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Radio 4,17 Apr 2009,15 mins

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William, is now 17, and preparing to leave home. Richard enjoys holidays with his parents and his days find a more even keel, but sadness looms. William Fiennes' memoir of his magical childhood in a moated castle in which he grew up with his severely epileptic older brother, Richard. Concluded by Dan Stevens. Abridged by Viv Beeby. Producer: Elizabeth Allard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2009.

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