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**** This programme was suggested by Maxine Horton as part of 麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra鈥檚 All Request Christmas ****

From childhood to a cold Christmas walk in the country.

Derek Jacobi reads from a collection of Laurie Lee's writings, including newly discovered pieces by his daughter Jessy Lee, which return to the landscape and traditions of his rural home in Slad as well as a changing London in the last century.

Omnibus edition of five readings.

Laurie Lee's classic memoir Cider With Rosie, his lyrical evocation of an early life in Gloucestershire, launched his writing career in the late 1950s and continues to be one of England's most popular books.

Abridged and produced by Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

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