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9. Robert
Episode 9 of 10
Tough times for Meena, with a stay in hospital and major changes in her circle of friends. Meera Syal reads her own novel.
Papa says the family can visit India at Christmas. Mama has discovered that the diamond necklace, that Meena borrowed without permission, is missing and an Indian bank manager, is assaulted in Tollington.
Actress and comedy writer Meera Syal continues her first novel - abridged in ten parts by Doreen Estall.
Producer: Di Speirs
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1996.
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