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Isadora Wing has been married to psychoanalyst Bennett for five years. But she is restless and yearns for the perfect, guiltless, zipless sexual encounter.
The radio premiere of Erica Jong's bold and bawdy novel about a young woman's quest for sexual liberation was a controversial best-seller in 1973.
Isadora Wing has been married to psycho-analyst Bennett for five years. But's she restless and yearns for the perfect, guiltless, zipless sexual encounter.
Dramatised by Annie Caulfield
Directed by Emma Harding.
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Fear of Feminists
Erica Jong, Germaine Greer and the shock of the second wave feminists.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Isadora Wing | Julianna Jennings |
| Bennett Wing | Kevin Shen |
| Adrian Goodlove | Max Bennett |
| Isadora's Mother | Adie Allen |
| Marty | Nick Underwood |
| Judy | Nicola Ferguson |
| Dr Reuben | Sargon Yelda |
| Dr Happe | Brian Protheroe |
| Author | Erica Jong |
| Abridger | Annie Caulfield |
| Director | Emma Harding |
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- Mon 22 Feb 201610:45BBC Radio 4
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