Episode 1
A family bereavement sparks an unexpected friendship between Major Pettigrew and Mrs Ali from the village shop, in this against-all-odds love story by Helen Simonson.
Written by Helen Simonson.
A family bereavement sparks an unexpected friendship between retired Major Pettigrew and the lady who runs Edgecombe St Mary's village shop, Mrs Ali. Their encounter forces the Major to confront the reality of his life as a widower in this charming, against-all-odds love story.
Abridged by Nigel Lewis.
Read by Sam Dastor.
A BBC Cymru/Wales production directed by Nigel Lewis.
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- Mon 5 Dec 201122:45BBC Radio 4
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