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2. The Street Where I Grew Up

Episode 2 of 5

Laurie Lee's writings bringing to life landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Read by Derek Jacobi.

**** This programme was suggested by Maxine Horton as part of 91福利社 Radio 4 Extra鈥檚 All Request Christmas ****

Derek Jacobi reads from a collection of Laurie Lee's writings.

These include 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.

Laurie Lee's ever-popular classic memoir Cider With Rosie launched his writing career in the late 1950s.

Abridged and produced by Karen Rose

A Sweet Talk production for 91福利社 Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.

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15 minutes

Last on

Christmas Eve 2025 03:30
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Credits

Reader Derek Jacobi
Author Laurie Lee
Abridger Karen Rose
Producer Karen Rose

Broadcasts

  • Tue 19 Dec 2017 09:45
    91福利社 Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 20 Dec 2017 00:30
    91福利社 Radio 4
  • Tue 15 Dec 2020 14:00
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  • Wed 16 Dec 2020 02:00
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  • Tue 23 Dec 2025 08:30
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 23 Dec 2025 13:30
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  • Tue 23 Dec 2025 19:30
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  • Christmas Eve 2025 03:30
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra