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3. Swords and Cannonballs

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In a furious black mood, a heron captivates Richard. Swords and cannonballs amuse nine-year-old William. Read by Dan Stevens.

Richard is captivated by a heron, but is also gripped by a furious black mood. Nine-year-old William and his friends play with antique swords and cannonballs.

William Fiennes' memoir of his magical childhood in a moated castle in which he grew up with his severely epileptic older brother, Richard.

Read by Dan Stevens.

Abridged by Viv Beeby.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2009.

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15 minutes

Last on

Thu 26 Mar 202603:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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