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Book at Bedtime: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

Book at Bedtime: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand: Episode 10

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Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

Episode 10

BBC Radio 4 - Book at Bedtime, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, Episode 10

The Major is injured during a showdown at the cliff top - but finally wins his prize.

Written by Helen Simonson.
The Major is accidentally injured during a showdown at the clifftop but all ends happily for Roger, Mrs Ali and himself when Major Pettigrew finally wins his prize. 
Abridged by Nigel Lewis.
Read by Sam Dastor.
A BBC Cymru/Wales production directed by Nigel Lewis.

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Charming love story by Helen Simonson. A bereavement sparks an unexpected friendship

By Helen Simonson. Charming against-all-odds love story. A family bereavement sparks an unexpected friendship between Major Pettigrew and Mrs Ali from the village shop

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