Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont

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Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor: 4. 'Blood was thinner than water'

4. 'Blood was thinner than water'

Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor

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Mrs Palfrey enjoys a pie and the real Desmond makes a visit

Mrs Palfrey enjoys a pie with Ludo and the real Desmond makes a visit. Read by Eleanor Bron.

Mrs Palfrey enjoys a pie supper and a glass of sherry with Ludo. 

The real Desmond attempts to make a visit and is put off.

Elizabeth Taylor's poignant and witty masterpiece.

Read by Eleanor Bron.

Abridged by Robin Brooks.

Producer: Natalie Steed

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2018.

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