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The Sharmas take the plunge into retail in a move that will shape the course of the family's life for decades. Written and read by Babita Sharma. Abridged by Rosemary Goring.

An affectionate look at modern Britain through the prism of the corner shop.

As the far right gains popularity, the Sharmas take the plunge into retail in a move that will shape the course of the family's life for decades.

Babita Sharma grew up as a ‘corner-shop kid’; gaining a unique insight into a very British institution from behind the counter. She is a journalist and presenter on 91Èȱ¬ World News.

Read by the author
Abridged by Rosemary Goring
Produced by Eilidh McCreadie

14 minutes

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  • Wed 8 May 2019 09:45
  • Thu 9 May 2019 00:30

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