Reds Up, Sheffield Down
4 Extra Debut. Richard’s joy at his team’s promotion is tempered by real life events on the other side of the world. Read by Fine Time Fontayne.
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Richard’s joy at his team’s promotion is tempered by real life events on the other side of the world.
One of the ‘Richard Matthewman’ stories written by Ian McMillan and Martyn Wiley.
A South Yorkshire teacher recalls the highs and lows of a lifetime spent in the same mining village.
Read by Fine Time Fontayne.
Producer: Dave Sheasby
First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in September 1994.
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