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Cause for Hope

Michael Morpurgo's thoughts on hunkering down in his cottage in Devon - waiting for coronavirus to pass.

"I have come to think of the virus as that monster from the ancient Norse legend of Beowulf, Grendel," writes Michael Morpurgo. "He's out there now, threatening my home, my village, my family and friends".

Michael talks about what it feels like to be hunkered down in his little cottage in Devon - waiting for coronavirus to pass.

Recorded by Hamish Marshall from Radio Devon.

Produced by Adele Armstrong.

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9 minutes

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  • Fri 20 Mar 202020:50
  • Sun 22 Mar 202008:48
  • Sun 22 Mar 202023:50

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