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The Door in the Wall by HG Wells
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Is daydreamer Lionel Wallace brave enough to turn his back on the world he knows for a better life? Read by Anton Lesser.
Daydreamer Lionel Wallace’s encounters with an unlocked door as a young child continue to prey on his mind as an adult.
At different times in his life, the door temptingly reappears.
But when a golden opportunity arrives, is Lionel brave enough to turn his back on the world he knows for a better life?
Anton Lesser reads HG Wells's story.
Some of the best sci-fi/fantasy writers in a series of fantastic journeys featuring flights of fancy, time travel, magical transporters and alternate realities.
Abridged and produced by Gemma Jenkins.
Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in February 2009.
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