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9. Robert

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.

15 minutes

On radio

Fri 24 Apr 202615:45

Broadcasts

  • Thu 11 Dec 200810:00
  • Thu 11 Dec 200821:00
  • Fri 12 Dec 200802:00
  • Thu 19 Nov 200911:00
  • Thu 19 Nov 200921:00
  • Fri 20 Nov 200902:00
  • Thu 25 Apr 201314:00
  • Thu 2 Apr 201514:30
  • Fri 3 Apr 201500:30
  • Thu 19 Jul 201814:00
  • Fri 20 Jul 201802:00
  • Fri 24 Apr 202615:45
  • Fri 24 Apr 202621:45
  • Sat 25 Apr 202605:45