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Vincent McInerney - Bringing Home a Budgie for Mum

A young sailor's loyalty to his family is tested after his mother makes a seemingly innocent request.

Keith Drinkel reads Vincent McInerney’s short story.

Producer: Pam Fraser Solomon

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1996.

15 minutes

Last on

Mon 4 Nov 201902:15
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