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Benedict reads letter to Christopher Morcom's mother
Here is video with Benedict reading a letter written by Alan Turing to the mother of his deceased friend Chris with whom he was secretly in love. (Strangely enough, the video works on my phone but not on my computer, good luck):
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Re: Benedict reads letter to Christopher Morcom's mother
It does work on my computer. Very, very moving. 
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Re: Benedict reads letter to Christopher Morcom's mother
I can't even speak.
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*Dries a tear away* wow
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Re: Benedict reads letter to Christopher Morcom's mother
What a lovely letter for a heartbroken teenager to write. It perfectly expresses the idea of Alan's great work being a direct result of his relationship with Christopher - trying to keep Christopher's mind with him (that was a key feature TIG).
I believe Alan continued to keep in touch with Christopher's mother.
It's beautiful to hear Benedict reading it.
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Re: Benedict reads letter to Christopher Morcom's mother
Liberty wrote:
What a lovely letter for a heartbroken teenager to write.
It's beautiful to hear Benedict reading it.
Thought the same exact thing. That's sweet he kept in touch. And so sadly touching hearing Benedict read it.
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Re: Benedict reads letter to Christopher Morcom's mother
It's part of the promos/sneak peeks for Letters Live.
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