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As the Ullswater Press is on the brink of bankruptcy, Mrs Hawkins' neighbour gets a poison pen letter. Read by Maggie Service.

War widow Mrs Hawkins' future prospects look uncertain as the Ullswater Press falters: meanwhile there are more pressing problems close to home.

Muriel Spark's playful and autobiographical novel set amid London's post-war publishing scene.

Read by Maggie Service.

Abridged by Rosemary Goring.

Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2018.

15 minutes

Last on

Wed 21 Apr 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderMaggie Service
AuthorMuriel Spark
AbridgerRosemary Goring
ProducerEilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Jan 201822:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 20 Apr 202114:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 21 Apr 202102:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra