T0 Michelle Magorian's novel was adapted for TV with John Thaw as a grumpy old man forced to take in a 'townie' boy evacuee, and it was hailed as one of the best television plays of all time. With music and additional lyrics by Gary Carpenter, Ms Magorian has now created a stage musical - every bit as wonderful as the other versions.
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