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The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald

Penny Leicester's adaption of Penelope Fitzgerald's novel of an English family in Moscow, set in 1913.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. Abandoned
Winter 1913 finds Frank Reid, owner of a Moscow printing company, abandoned by his wife.
27 Sep 2010,15 mins
2. Selwyn
Frank Reid is not being helped by his accountant, Selwyn.
28 Sep 2010,15 mins
3. Nannying
A shop girl looks set to take on the nannying duties.
29 Sep 2010,15 mins
4. Too Beautiful
Lisa the new nanny is too beautiful for Frank, even with her plaits cut off.
30 Sep 2010,15 mins
5. Question
Abandoned by his wife, Frank Reid has something to ask nanny Lisa.
01 Oct 2010,15 mins

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