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Coming Up for Air by George Orwell: 3. School Days

Coming Up for Air

3. School Days

Coming Up for Air by George Orwell

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George Bowling tells us about his school days and how he tried to join his first gang.

The school days of George Bowling and the strange initiation ceremonies of his first gang. Read by Tim McInnerny.

George Bowling tells us about his school days and how he tried to join his first gang with its strange initiation ceremonies. 

His brother Joe is extremely reluctant to have him.

George Orwell's book was first published before war broke out in 1939.

Abridged by Ellin Stein.

Read by Tim McInnerny.

Producer: Clive Brill

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2020.

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George Bowling, a fat, married, middle-aged insurance salesman surveys his life.

George Bowling, a fat, married, middle-aged insurance salesman surveys his life whilst reflecting on the country he finds himself living in. Read by Tim McInnerny.

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