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Alec discovers Roger's incredible life story through interviews transcribed by Wiggy. But what's more unbelievable is that Roger himself is the interviewee.

By acclaimed storyteller Lynne Truss, author of the bestselling Eats, Shoots and Leaves, the mysterious tale of a cat with nine lives, and relationship as ancient as time itself and just as powerful.

The scene - an isolated cottage on the coast on a stormy evening. Inside, Alec a recently bereaved widower and his dog. To pass the time Alec explores the contents of a folder of documents emailed to him by an acquaintance at the library where he used to work. What he discovers is an extraordinary story that will change his life forever.

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Alec discovers Roger's incredible life story through interviews transcribed by Wiggy. But what's more unbelievable is that Roger himself is the interviewee.

Reader: Mike Grady
Abridger: Jeremy Osborne
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 30 Dec 2015 00:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Mike Grady
Producer Karen Rose
Abridger Jeremy Osborne
Author Lynne Truss

Broadcasts

  • Tue 4 Mar 2014 22:45
  • Tue 29 Dec 2015 18:15
  • Wed 30 Dec 2015 00:15

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