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The Pedlar's Dream

4 Extra Debut. A poor pedlar heads to London after a dream, only to discover his future prosperity awaits back home. Read by David Davis.

**** This programme was suggested by Loretta Addley, Paul Freeman, Paul Mitchell, Gabriella Moncur, Pauline Porter and Janet Parker as part of 麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra鈥檚 All Request Weekend ****

A poor pedlar from Swaffham travels to London following a dream, only to learn his future prosperity lies closer to home鈥�

Read by David Davis.

From the series: For The Young: Once Upon a Time....

Stories from 'English Fables and Fairy Stories' retold by James Reeve.

Producer: David Davis

First broadcast on the 麻豆社 Third Programme in June 1963.

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