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4. The Wedding

Episode 4 of 5

Beatrix and William begin building a life together in the countryside. But war is on the horizon... Read by Lindsay Duncan.

When she reached middle age, Beatrix Potter immersed herself in the Cumbrian landscape and the routines of farming life.

But her father is ill and there is the threat of war...

Linda Lear鈥檚 biography of the 20th century's most-beloved children's writer.

Abridged by Alison Joseph

Read by Lindsay Duncan.

Producer: Kirsteen Cameron

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in December 2006.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 9 Jan 2026 03:30
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