Episode 8
With Mrs Ali absent from the village shop, Major Pettigrew finds himself visiting Grace for tea and sympathy.
Written by Helen Simonson.
With Mrs Ali absent from the village shop, Major Pettigrew finds himself visiting Grace for tea and sympathy. Roger drops a bombshell on Christmas morning and the Major finds himself making an unscheduled trip north.
Abridged by Nigel Lewis.
Read by Sam Dastor.
A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Nigel Lewis.
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- Wed 14 Dec 201122:45BBC Radio 4
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