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A new English teacher presents a question of loyalty and a temptation for Robert's mother. Stars Brenda Blethyn. From 1994.

Robert Patterson has to attend a different school to study Chaucer under a Mr Plant - who then takes a shine to Mrs Patterson.

Acclaimed comedy of faith, families and football written by Martin Davies.

Fr. Benedict............Desmond Barrit
Mrs Patterson........Brenda Blethyn
Robert Patterson..........Richard Pearce
Barbara Patterson........Melanie Hudson
Andy Hunt...........Mark Straker
Janet........Nicola Buckingham
Guy...............Henry Woolley
Mr Plant..........Geoff McGivern
Mrs Plant..........Jane Dolamore

Producer Richard Wilson

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in November 1994.

30 minutes

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