Episode 3
Roger despairs of ever writing a serious letter to his wayward son, Charlie. Read by David Horovitch and Nicky Henson.
More correspondence from a father to his wayward son: "Dear Charles, I suppose writing a serious letter to you is about as effective as trying to kick a 30 ton block of concrete in bedroom slippers, but I'm a glutton for punishment as far as you are concerned."
Read by David Horovitch and Nicky Henson
Abridged and Produced by Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall production for BBC Radio 4.
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