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10. Aerial Torpedoes

Episode 10 of 10

The wartime story draws to an end with a cautious romance and an unexpected bang. Concluded by Penelope Wilton.

The story draws to an end with a cautious romance - and an unexpected bang...

Life at the BBC's Broadcasting House during the dark days of 1940 when London was under nightly attack from the Luftwaffe.

Penelope Fitzgerald's bitter-sweet comedy about the battles of employees in newsgathering.

Abridged by David Dorward

Concluded by Penelope Wilton.

Producer: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1992.

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