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The Gardener by Rudyard Kipling

An Aunt's grief for a nephew killed by a splinter shell on the Somme. A poignant tale of Remembrance read by Patricia Hodge.

On the eve of Armistice Day, a story of Remembrance.

The story of Aunt Helen's grief for her nephew, Michael - killed by a splinter shell on the Somme in the First World War.

Patricia Hodge reads Rudyard Kipling's heartfelt and poignant account.

Producer Di Spiers

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2000.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 11 Nov 202505:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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