Notwithstanding - Stories From An English Village

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01Mrs Griffiths And The Carol Singers20091123Tales of the vanishing charms and eccentric characters of a fictional Surrey village.

Louis de Bernieres's book of linked stories about a fictional Surrey village

02The Auspicious Meeting20091124Hugh Bonneville reads from Louis de Bernieres' new book of linked stories which cast an affectionate but acute eye on the vanishing charms and eccentric characters of the fictional Surrey village of Notwithstanding.

A chance meeting in a country lane brings together two keen but lonely musicians. When they are joined by a visiting genealogist with a bassoon, the Famous Notwithstanding Wind Quartet is well on its way to formation.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

An auspicious meeting in a country lane brings together two keen but lonely musicians.

Louis de Bernieres's book of linked stories about a fictional Surrey village

03The Happy Death Of The General20091125Hugh Bonneville reads from Louis de Bernieres' new book of linked stories which cast an affectionate but acute eye on the vanishing charms and eccentric characters of the fictional Surrey village of Notwithstanding.

Although he has dressed himself carefully, as always, for his shopping trip into town, there is one thing the General has forgotten.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

There is one thing the General has forgotten for his shopping trip into town.

Louis de Bernieres's book of linked stories about a fictional Surrey village

04Rabbit20091126Hugh Bonneville reads from Louis de Bernieres' new book of linked stories which cast an affectionate but acute eye on the vanishing charms and eccentric characters of the fictional Surrey village of Notwithstanding.

The major, his wife and Leafy Barkwell have a heartbreaking encounter on an evening walk.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Louis de Bernieres's book of linked stories about a fictional Surrey village

05The Broken Heart20091127Hugh Bonneville reads from Louis de Bernieres' new book of linked stories which cast an affectionate but acute eye on the vanishing charms and eccentric characters of the fictional Surrey village of Notwithstanding.

When Obadiah Oak sells up and moves away from Notwithstanding, he leaves his heart behind.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Louis de Bernieres's book of linked stories about a fictional Surrey village