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Mel Giedroyc presents this week's story, the extraordinarily powerful 'A Monster Calls' by Patrick Ness, read by the legendary actor and director David Hayman.

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Thu 13 Sep 201216:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 13 Sep 201216:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra