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3. War

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Actor Peter Ustinov recalls his days as a soldier in Kent during the Second World War.

January 1942 -  war interrupts the actor’s career and he is sent to Kent.  Peter Ustinov reads his autobiography.

"In January 1942, I received my call-up papers. Asked if I had any preference as to the arm I wished to serve in, I told the officer I was interested in Tanks. " Why tanks? " he asked, keenly. I replied that I preferred to go into battle sitting down." 

Memories of the Second World War.  

Multitalented writer, director, actor and goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, Sir Peter Ustinov CBE continues his autobiography

Abridged by Jack Singleton.

Producer Rosemary Hart

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1978.

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