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It's the late 1930s, and even on the remote island of St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly, war seems inevitable. But the islanders have their own battles to contend with, stuck on a rock flung 27 miles out into the Atlantic with only their natural grit and gallows humour to see them through. When a Penzance GPO man arrives to check on the post office, the islanders decide he must be the undertaker come to deal with the body of the late Post Office manager.

Mark Twain (real name Samuel Langhorne Clemens), was one of the foremost writers and humourists to come out of the United States. Hailed by William Faulkner as 'the father of American literature', he is renowned worldwide for his classic novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. This wide-ranging collection comprises dramatisations and readings of a host of his much-loved stories, from well-known works to less familiar gems.

Candy & Smiley is relevant, realistic, and at times - ridiculous. Comprised of stories about Ed’s life and relationship with his parents, the special explores the intricacies and intimacies of a first generation Taiwanese-Canadian family. Candy & Smiley is a unique and hilarious journey. It is a close examination of the Asian-immigrant experience, a genuine reflection on the meaning of family, and an honest observation on the cultural identity of a new generation.