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5. Michael Morpurgo

Episode 5 of 5

In his letter, writer Michael Morpurgo imagines the effect 9/11 had on New Yorker Ginny, her husband and son. From 2011.

*** 4 Extra broadcast to mark the 25th anniversary

Five internationally acclaimed writers consider the impact of the momentous events of September 11th, 2001.

Ten years on, these authors use imaginative letters to reflect on the consequences for Britain, America and the world.

The final 9/11 Letter is by the former Children's Laureate and author of 'War Horse' Michael Morpurgo.

The imagined writer of Michael's letter is Ginny, who, when the first plane smashed into the North tower was waiting on a bench in Central Park for her husband to return from breakfast with their son, their first meeting since a rift seven years previously.

What happened on 11th September, 2001 rent many families - including Ginny's - asunder, yet it also brought people together. Michael Morpurgo's letter, which he has called 'A Proper Family' movingly explores this ambiguity.

Producer: Julian May

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2011.

15 minutes

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Fri 11 Sep 202608:30
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