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The Happiest Days of Your Life

Episode 3 of 6

After a big win on the horses, Geoffrey’s father packs him off to boarding school. Stars Jonathan Coy and Richard O'Brien.

Geoffrey remembers his boyhood with two neglectful and oblivious parents.

After a 100-1 win on the horses, Geoffrey’s father packs him off to a boarding school: "Why are you talking to your cane, Sir?"

Darkly comic tale written by Keith Lawes.

Geoffrey Greenfield (as a man) .... Jonathan Coy
Geoffrey Greenfield (as a boy) .... Harry Capehorn
Mr Spiteful .... Richard O'Brien
Matron .... Rachel Atkins

With:

Dean Cooke
Dexter Coh

Producer: Phil Bowker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1997.

15 minutes

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Saturday08:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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