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The Happy Death of the General

Although he has dressed himself carefully as always for his shopping trip into town, there is one thing the General has forgotten. Read by Hugh Bonneville.

Hugh Bonneville reads from Louis de Bernieres' new book of linked stories which cast an affectionate but acute eye on the vanishing charms and eccentric characters of the fictional Surrey village of Notwithstanding.

Although he has dressed himself carefully, as always, for his shopping trip into town, there is one thing the General has forgotten.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 18 Dec 2013 14:30

Broadcasts

  • Wed 25 Nov 2009 22:45
  • Wed 18 Dec 2013 14:30