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Episode 7

With a negligible TV career, Dexter has fallen in love. Meanwhile Emma has quit teaching to write a book. Read by Julian Rhind-Tutt.

Julian Rhind-Tutt reads from the bittersweet novel by David Nicholls.

Dexter has fallen in love, a fact which he feels compensates for his almost negligible career in television. Meanwhile his old friend Emma has quit her teaching job and secured a small advance to write her first book. Their friendship has deteriorated to a functional acquaintanceship.

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4.

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