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4. Cuban Missile Crisis

The Cuban Missile crisis casts a long shadow. Blake Morrison reads more from his tribute to his cantankerous father.

The Cuban Missile crisis casts a long shadow over Blake's memories.

As his poorly father lies in hospital, the writer longs to hear the stories that once annoyed him.

Blake Morrison's award-winning tribute to his father - an irascible Yorkshire GP.

Abridged and read by Blake Morrison.

Producer: Di Speirs

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in April 1994.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 10 Oct 2025 03:30

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