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Laurie Lee strides, strolls, then hobbles into Madrid. Into 'the jaws of a lion'. But where to stay? Read by Tobias Menzies.

From Vigo, out across the plains, then Madrid and its various attractions.

Which means music, cafes, and some new trousers provided by the lovely Concha..

Laurie Lee's classic account of walking through Spain in the 1930s read by Tobias Menzies

Abridged in five episodes by Katrin Williams.

Producer: Duncan Minshull

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in 2014.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Tobias Menzies
Producer Duncan Minshull
Abridger Katrin Williams
Author Laurie Lee

Broadcasts

  • Wed 18 Jun 2014 09:45
  • Thu 19 Jun 2014 00:30
  • Wed 29 May 2019 14:45
  • Thu 30 May 2019 02:45

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