Episode 2
Ginette discovers her husband is having an affair, and she begins one herself with a woman at Greenham. She also cuts the perimeter fence at Greenham for the first time.
Writing the Century - My Greenham
By Fiona Evans
The series which explores the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people. Using the 1980's Greenham Common diaries of Ginette Leach this is a funny and moving coming of age story of a 50-year-old suburban housewife. Ginette discovers her husband John is having an affair, and she begins one herself, with a woman at Greenham Common. She also experiences cutting the perimeter fence at Greenham for the first time: An exhilarating and terrifying experience.
Produced and directed by Pauline Harris.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Ginette | Pippa Haywood |
| Older Ginette | Pauline Jefferson |
| Millie | Judith Barker |
| Ginette's Mum | Christine Cox |
| John | Jonathan Keeble |
| Writer | Fiona Evans |
| Director | Pauline Harris |
| Producer | Pauline Harris |
Broadcasts
- Tue 9 Dec 201410:45BBC Radio 4
- Tue 9 Dec 201419:45BBC Radio 4
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