BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 2

BBC Learning English Pantomime 2010 - Cinderella - Part 2

Author: BBC Radio January 3, 2011 Duration: 5:44

Listen to the second part of our pantomime. This week, Cinderella meets the charming Prince Stephen. But he only speaks in English idioms! The final part of the pantomime is next week.


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