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Mac leaves for Africa in the footsteps of his relation, Lewis - there's Stone Age Man to track down. Max Hastings recalls the marriage of his Fleet Street parents.

Max Hastings recalls the marriage of his Fleet Street parents, roving reporter Mac and glamorous editor Anne.

Mac leaves for Africa in the footsteps of his relation, Lewis: there's Stone Age Man to track down.

With additional readings by Nigel Hastings as Mac and Joanna Monro as Anne.

Abridged by Penny Leicester.

15 minutes

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