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The Kingfisher by Leslie Norris

From the prize-winning Welsh poet and writer. James reaches 14 and a ‘terrible truth’ is revealed. Read by Laurence Allan.

"So you're 14," James' father said. "Always a sad anniversary for men of our family. When they reach this age, they're thought old enough to bear a terrible knowledge."

A short story from the prize-winning Welsh poet and writer Leslie Norris.

Read by Laurence Allan

Producer: Caroline Sarll

First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in November 1993.

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15 minutes

Last on

Wed 8 Apr 2026 05:45
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  • Sun 13 May 2018 07:15
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  • Sun 13 May 2018 14:15
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  • Mon 14 May 2018 02:15
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  • Tue 7 Apr 2026 15:45
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