Episode 1
At Repton School in the 1930s, Dahl reports back on jolly japes and asks 'Mama' to ask his sister to feed his mouse. Read by Rory Kinnear and Donald Sturrock.
In the centenary year of his birth, Roald Dahl's letters to his mother are newly collected by Donald Sturrock and abridged for radio by Katrin Williams. The author's words to Sofie Magdalene spanned decades..
At Repton School in the 1930's he reported back on jolly japes, and asked 'Mama' to ask his sister to feed his mouse..
Readers Rory Kinnear and Donald Sturrock
Producer Duncan Minshull.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Rory Kinnear |
| Reader | Donald Sturrock |
| Author | Roald Dahl |
| Abridger | Katrin Williams |
| Producer | Duncan Minshull |
Broadcasts
- Mon 30 May 2016 09:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Tue 31 May 2016 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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