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Your Coca-Cola Bottler presents, Claudia. Music Claudia, based on the famous play and novels by Rose Franken. Brought to you transcribed Monday through Friday by your friendly neighbor who bottles Coca-Cola. Relax. And while you're listening, refresh yourself. Have a Coke. Music And now, Claudia. Music David, hurry up, come to the window. I'm tying my shoelace. Well, tie it afterwards. Where's afterwards? You'll have me rushing down for breakfast. Precisely. Now, come on, co…

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Synopsis

In The Land Across The Road, Claudia and David start their day with a light-hearted conversation about their home and the land surrounding it. Claudia is enchanted by the view from their bedroom window and suggests that they should buy the land across the road. David humorously counters her idea, pointing out the impracticality of taking on more debt. Their banter showcases their playful relationship, but it also hints at Claudia's longing for stability and ownership in their new life together.

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J

Joe King

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K

Kathryn Bard

P

Paul Crabtree

R

Rose Franken

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Claudia, Episode 367

The Land Across The Road

Tuesday, February 22, 1949 · 14:18

Claudia, Episode 367

The Land Across The Road

Tuesday, February 22, 1949 · 14:18

Summary

Claudia and David discuss the land across the road, contemplating its ownership and the possibility of buying it. Their neighbor, Mr. Tucker, brings troubling news about a housing development that threatens the area.

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