Episode 5
Major Pettigrew offers to solve Mrs Ali's family problem, but his son Roger is in for a shock when he makes a surprise visit and expects to stay over.
Written by Helen Simonson.
Major Pettigrew offers to solve Mrs Ali's family problem but his son Roger's nose is severely out of joint when he makes a surprise visit with his fiance, Sandy, and expects to stay over. The major takes solace in the thought of a walk with Mrs Ali next Sunday.
Abridged by Nigel Lewis.
Read by Sam Dastor.
A BBC Cymru/Wales production directed by Nigel Lewis.
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- Fri 9 Dec 201122:45BBC Radio 4
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