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5. Outing

Episode 5 of 10

With Gretchen’s blessing and encouragement, Jean takes Margaret for an outing in London. Read by Monica Dolan.

With Gretchen’s blessing and encouragement, Jean takes Margaret for an outing in London.

A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. Written by Clare Chambers.

When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate.

Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change.

Read by Monica Dolan.

Abridged and produced by Jeremy Osborne.

A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2021.

14 minutes

Last on

Sat 13 Apr 202403:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Fri 26 Feb 202112:06
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 26 Feb 202122:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 12 Apr 202408:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 12 Apr 202413:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 12 Apr 202419:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 13 Apr 202403:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra