Episode 7
The Major attracts attention when he accompanies Mrs Ali to the annual golf club dinner-dance, this year themed as 'An evening at the Mughal Court'.
Written by Helen Simonson.
The Major attracts attention when he accompanies Mrs Ali to the annual golf club dinner-dance, this year themed as "An evening at the Mughal Court". The evening ends on a sour note when an inappropriate entertainment is performed, and Mrs Ali delivers some devastating news to the Major.
Abridged by Nigel Lewis.
Read by Sam Dastor.
A BBC Cymru/Wales production directed by Nigel Lewis.
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- Tue 13 Dec 201122:45BBC Radio 4
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