It is the first of May 1960.The villagers of Thrush Green are eagerly anticipating the annual visit of Mrs Curdle and her travelling fair. Set up during the course of one day, we follow their fortunes and friendships. Local doctor's wife, Winnie Bailey takes us through the day as she encounters gossip in the tea shop, young lovers reunited and the reality that this May the first will be unlike any other.By the end of the day, as we leave Thrush Green, big decisions have been made.This revised, new script includes a forward by Jenny Dereham, Miss Read's long-term editor at Michael Joseph Ltd.'An excellent script. I can hear Miss Read clapping her appreciation' - Jenny Dereham