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7. Confusion

Episode 7 of 10

Gretchen leaves Howard and everything’s thrown into confusion. A tale of how unexpectedly life can change. Read by Monica Dolan.

Gretchen leaves Howard, and everything is thrown into confusion.

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 March 2021.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Apr 202403:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 2 Mar 202112:06
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  • Tue 2 Mar 202122:45
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  • Tue 16 Apr 202408:30
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  • Tue 16 Apr 202413:30
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  • Tue 16 Apr 202419:30
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  • Wed 17 Apr 202403:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra