Episode 6
Laurie risks court martial when a friend's marriage is threatened with ruin; Ralph tells him that he's no longer 'with' Bunny and, in return, Laurie must tell him about Andrew.
By May Renault
After an injury at Dunkirk, Laurie Odell is sent to a veterans' hospital to convalesce. There he befriends Andrew, a conscientious objector serving as an orderly. But when Ralph, a mentor from his school days, reappears in his life, Laurie is forced to choose between the sweet ideals of innocence and the distinct pleasures of experience.
Episode 6:
Laurie risks court martial when a friend's marriage is threatened with ruin; Ralph tells him that he's no longer 'with' Bunny and, in return, Laurie must tell him about Andrew.
Abridged by Eileen Horne
Produced by Clive Brill
A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Anton Lesser |
| Producer | Clive Brill |
| Abridger | Eileen Horne |
| Author | Mary Renault |
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- Mon 2 Dec 201322:45BBC Radio 4
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