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2. Brewing

Episode 2 of 5

Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on London streets and there’s news of a party at Dido Lament's. Read by Joel MacCormack.

Mr Cool reports trouble brewing on the streets.

The Fabulous Hoplite brings news of a party at Dido Lament's and Suzette won't be persuaded out of her impending marriage.

London, 1958, and Colin MacInnes' teenage narrator and his young friends are making the city their own, from down-at-heel Notting Hill to the smoky jazz clubs of Soho and the fashion boutiques of Mayfair.

Cult classic read by Joel MacCormack.

Abridged and produced by Sara Davies.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2014.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Jun 202302:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderJoel MacCormack
ProducerSara Davies
AbridgerSara Davies
AuthorColin MacInnes

Broadcasts

  • Tue 14 Jan 201422:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 13 Feb 201814:00
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  • Wed 14 Feb 201802:00
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  • Tue 13 Jun 202307:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 13 Jun 202312:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 13 Jun 202317:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 14 Jun 202302:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra