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5. Before Her Time

Episode 5 of 5

Jeremy talks to fellow sociologists about the frustrations of his mother's academic career. Starring Georgie Glen.

Four decades on, Jeremy Gavron is battling to piece together why his mother Hannah - a bright, pioneering young sociologist - took her own life back in 1965.

Now Jeremy talks to fellow sociologists about the frustrations of his mother's academic career.

Conclusion of Jeremy Gavron's book starring Dominic Mafham.

Dramatised by Sarah Daniels.

Jeremy Gavron ...... Dominic Mafham
Judy Gavron ...... Helen Clapp
Older Leah ...... Debbie Korley
Hannah ...... Sarah Ovens
Ann ...... Elaine Claxton
Bernice ...... Georgie Glen
Aunt Susie ...... Susan Jameson

Director: Emma Harding

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2019.

14 minutes

Last on

Sat 25 Mar 202303:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 14 Jun 201910:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 14 Jun 201919:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 24 Mar 202307:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 24 Mar 202312:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 24 Mar 202317:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 25 Mar 202303:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra