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Serialised book readings, featuring works from various genres

Serialised book readings, featuring works of non-fiction, biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humour and history

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Book of the Week: Brian Thompson - Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education

Book of the Week: Brian Thompson - Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education: Episode 1: Battenburg Cake

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Episode 1: Battenburg Cake

Brian Thompson - Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education

Battenburg Cake

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Brian Thompson - Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education, Battenburg Cake

The journey to manhood starts with a waltz and an invitation to tea.

4 Extra Debut. Beginning with a waltz and an invitation to tea, the author's memoirs on growing up in the 1950s. Read by David Troughton.

Clever Girl: A Sentimental Education

Brian Thompson's memoirs of growing up in the 50s, abridged by Doreen Estall and read by David Troughton.

1/5. Battenburg Cake

The journey to manhood starts with a waltz and an invitation to tea.

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Brian Thompson's memoirs of growing up in the 50s, read by David Troughton

Brian Thompson's memoirs of growing up in the 50s, abridged by Doreen Estall and read by David Troughton

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