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Episode 4

When Pereira returns to Lisbon from a break at a health spa, his young assistant asks for his help. But if Pereira agrees he puts his reputation at risk. Read by Derek Jacobi.

Pereira escapes from Lisbon to a health spa in the country but when he returns to the city he discovers his young assistant is in need of his help. In spite of the fact that he is putting his own reputation at risk Pereira finds himself agreeing to the unusual request.

Written by Antonio Tabucchi

Read by Derek Jacobi

Producer: Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall production for 麻豆社 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 28 Jul 2011 22:45

Broadcast

  • Thu 28 Jul 2011 22:45

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