16 Questions
What happened after the story was featured on the BBC?
Several people wrote in with their own stories about being helped by strangers.
Why didn't the protagonist open the door when the police knocked?
They thought it was because they hadn’t paid the rent for a few months.
Why did the protagonist run down to the nearest phone box?
To call their father in Leeds.
Why did the protagonist miss the last train to Leeds?
They arrived at the station too late.
What did the protagonist consider doing after missing the last train to Leeds?
Hitchhiking from Peterborough.
How did the ticket inspector react when he saw the protagonist?
He noticed that the protagonist had been crying and asked if they were okay.
What did the ticket inspector offer when he saw that the protagonist was distressed?
'If there’s a problem, I’m here to help.'
How did the protagonist respond when the ticket inspector asked if they were okay?
'Of course I’m OK,'
What was the protagonist's initial assumption when the police knocked on their door?
They thought it was related to unpaid rent.
Why did the protagonist decide to take the train to Peterborough?
To catch a connecting train to Leeds.
How did the ticket inspector initially react to the protagonist's appearance?
He asked if the protagonist was okay.
Why did the protagonist run down to the nearest phone box after the police knocked on their door?
To call their dad and check on their mother.
What did the ticket inspector offer when he saw the protagonist was distressed?
To provide emotional support and assistance.
Why did the protagonist refuse the ticket inspector's initial offer of help?
They felt embarrassed about being seen crying.
What technology was not available at the time of this story?
Mobile phones
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Hitchhike from Peterborough to Leeds.
Read about a personal experience shared by someone who lived in a student flat in North London. The story revolves around encounters with the police and receiving help from strangers during a difficult time.
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