Book at Bedtime - Riceyman Steps - Episode 8

Robert Powell reads from the 1923 novel by Arnold Bennett about the poignant struggles of everyday London life. Henry has issued a stern warning to Elsie that she has been stealing food from a dying man, but his bluff is called when he takes a turn for the worse and the doctor is summoned. Dr Raste declares that he will call for Henry the following morning to take him to the hospital. A Waters Partnership production for BBC Radio 4.