Episode 8
Laurie's transfer to the civilian hospital puts his relationship with Ralph in crisis, and he is given special leave to return home in order to attend his mother's wedding.
By Mary 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 8:
Laurie's transfer to the civilian hospital puts his relationship with Ralph in crisis, and he is given special leave to return home in order to attend his mother's wedding.
Reader: Anton Lesser
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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- Wed 4 Dec 201322:45BBC Radio 4
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