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As Wanda is haunted by the poison pen letter, Mrs Hawkins manages to damage her career name calling. Read by Maggie Service.

War widow Mrs Hawkins is perturbed by the poison pen letter sent to neighbour Wanda.

However a problem with her beloved career is about to eclipse all other issues.

Muriel Spark's playful and autobiographical novel set amid London's postwar 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

Thu 22 Apr 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderMaggie Service
AuthorMuriel Spark
AbridgerRosemary Goring
ProducerEilidh McCreadie

Broadcasts

  • Wed 10 Jan 201822:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 21 Apr 202114:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 22 Apr 202102:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra