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The Errand

BBC Radio 3
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A short story from Egypt by Yusuf Idris, translated by Wadida Wasses
In his desperation to have a fling in Cairo, El Shabrawi agrees to escort a deranged young girl from his province to an asylum in the city. The story tells what happens-when he finds himself stuck with her.
Read by Sam Dastor
Producer Brian Miller BBC Bristol

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Writer:
Yusuf Idris
Reader:
Sam Dastor
Producer:
Brian Miller
Source: Radio Times

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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