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Book of the Week: William Fiennes - The Music Room

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William Fiennes - The Music Room

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, William Fiennes - The Music Room, Episode 5

William, now 17, prepares to leave home and Richard finds a more even keel.

William, now 17, prepares to leave home. Richard enjoys holidays with his parents and his days find a more even keel, but sadness looms. Read by Dan Stevens.

Dan Stevens reads William Fiennes's memoir of his magical childhood in a moated castle in which he grew up with his severely epileptic older brother. 

William, now 17, prepares to leave home. Richard enjoys holidays with his parents and his days find a more even keel, but sadness looms.

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Dan Stevens reads William Fiennes's account of his magical childhood in a moated castle.

Dan Stevens reads William Fiennes's account of his magical childhood in a moated castle in which he grew up with his severely epileptic older brother.

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