In the early 90s the retail landscape has changed again and the Sharmas must decide the fate of the family business.
Written and read by Babita Sharma.
Abridged by Rosemary Goring
An insightful look at modern Britain through the prism of the corner shop.
In the early 90s the retail landscape has changed again and the Sharmas must decide the fate of the family business.
Babita Sharma grew up as a βcorner-shop kidβ; gaining a unique insight into a very British institution from behind the counter. She is a journalist and presenter on ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ World News.
Read by the author
Abridged by Rosemary Goring
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie
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Broadcasts
- Fri 10 May 2019 09:45ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sat 11 May 2019 00:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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