Episode 1
By Roy Mayall. Why postmen used to have the best job in the world, and why it's heading towards becoming the worst.
A letter from your postman written by Roy Mayall and delivered by Philip Jackson; a heartfelt musing on the past, present and future role of one of the oldest British institutions, the Postie.
Why postmen used to have the best job in the world, and why it's heading towards becoming the worst.
A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.
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