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Assistant postmaster Martin conceals a secret all-consuming passion for the words of Papa. Written and read by Michael Palin.
Assistant postmaster Martin Sproale is pinning his hopes on a promotion in the quiet coastal town of Theston.
But the area manager has his own plan to push the old-fashioned post office into the hi-tech 21st century...
Michael Palin begins a ten-part reading of his first novel.
Producer: Rosemary Watts
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 1995.
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Tue 30 Apr 2019
02:00
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