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5. Too Much

Episode 5 of 5

Ellen’s been juggling too many plates for too long. Are her lies about to catch up with her? Starring Gabriel Quigley.

Ellen’s been juggling too much for too long.

The pressure of running the PTA from your office, whilst pretending not to have children is getting to her.

Will the truth finally out?

Gill Sims’ second comic novel about Ellen, a funny, feisty and stressed-out working-mum.

Dramatised by Christine Entwisle.

Ellen ...… Gabriel Quigley
Simon ...… Stuart McQuarrie
Lydea ...… Isobel McArthur

Director: Kirsty Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2020.

14 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Jul 202403:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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