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Episode 4

Book at Bedtime The Day of the Sardine
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Teenager Arthur Haggerston discovers his Uncle George is corrupt.

Sid Chaplin's acclaimed novel recounts how 50 years ago a Newcastle boy slipped into the treacherous waters of manhood. Adapted by Michael Chaplin.

In the Newcastle of the early 60's, teenager Arthur Haggerston discovers his Uncle George is corrupt, clashes with his mother about her relationship with the lodger and takes part in a street battle before glimpsing redemption - and the beautiful Dorothy - at the Golden Bowl Mission.

Reader: Joe Caffrey

Producer: Jill Waters
A Waters Company production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

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Thu 22 Sep 2011 22:45
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