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The Parakeet

Afternoon ReadingBirds and Beasts
Episode 2 of 5

Specially commissioned stories with an animal theme.

In Lynne Truss's tale, life in Richmond Park is one long laugh for Justin the parakeet, until he encounters an exotic visitor with a much darker view of the world.

Read by Douglas Hodge.

15 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 Aug 200819:45
BBC Radio 4

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  • Tue 13 Mar 200715:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Sun 10 Aug 200819:45
    BBC Radio 4