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Comedian and legend of the black circuit, Slim, remembers his thirties. With his children all grown up, and his comedy career on the rise, Slim is looking forward to a decade of freedom and success. However, he finds himself in a new role. Carer. His father is now elderly and living with diabetes, so Slim is looking after him. His dad's refusal to give up sugar, and his sneaky ways with the doctor might frustrate Slim at the time, but can he also learn valuable life lessons from his old man? Written and performed by Slim Script Edited by David Ajao Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Recorded at Up The Creek comedy club by Chris Maclean. Sound design by Chris Maclean Music by Slim Slim's Guide to Life is produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies, and is a BBC Studios production for Radio 4.
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