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Woman's Hour

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Introduced by Jenni Murray Desert Miracles: who would imagine that a simple tree could provide life for so many people, but then it is a miracle tree. Lynn ten Kate reports from Tamilnadu, southern India. Reading: Malgudi Days by R. K NARAYAN. Three stories abridged by JANET HICKSON Read by Sam Dastor 1: Engine Trouble
Some years ago there came to Narayan's imaginary town of Malgudi a show called the Gaiety Land. It provided all sorts of sideshows and gambling - even the chance to own a steamroller!
(Music: Mayer's Sri Krishna) Editor SANDRA CHALMERS

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Introduced By:
Jenni Murray
Unknown:
Lynn Ten Kate
Unknown:
R. K Narayan.
Abridged By:
Janet Hickson
Read By:
Sam Dastor
Editor:
Sandra Chalmers
Source: Radio Times

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