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Constant Repetition by Michael Carson

An elderly woman resident in an old people’s home plots her escape to be with her 52 year-old son. Read by Patricia Hayes.

"It suddenly occurs to me that while I'm in here, William will be at home, on his own. On his own. And him only 52. Only 52!"

An elderly woman resident in an old people’s home plots her escape to be with her son.

Patricia Hayes reads Michael Carson’s short story.

Producer: Pam Fraser Solomon

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1988.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 11 May 202405:45
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  • Sat 11 May 202405:45
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