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2. 'But we aren't allowed to die here'

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Mrs Palfrey falls in the street and meets Ludo, an impoverished writer. They pretend he is her grandson. Read by Eleanor Bron.

Mrs Palfrey's grandson Desmond still doesn't visit.

Laura falls in the street and is rescued by Ludo, a young and impoverished writer. She invites him to dine with her at the Claremont Hotel and somehow lets it be understood by the other residents that he is her grandson Desmond. Ludo willingly plays along.

Elizabeth Taylor's poignant and witty masterpiece.

Read by Eleanor Bron.

Abridged by Robin Brooks.

Producer: Natalie Steed

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2018.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 20 Apr 202202:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderEleanor Bron
AuthorElizabeth Taylor
AbridgerRobin Brooks
ProducerNatalie Steed

Broadcasts

  • Tue 14 Aug 201822:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 19 Apr 202214:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 20 Apr 202202:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra