An exclusive look behind the scenes at a brand new exhibition dedicated to Leicester author Sue Townsend

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The life of Sue Townsend, who died earlier, this year is being celebrated in a public exhibition at the University of Leicester - AND BBC Radio Leicester has been given an exclusive first glimpse. The exhibition which opens tomorrow displays original hand written manuscripts of the Adrian Mole books, original artworks, and offers real glimpses into Sue Townsend's life and work. It's part of a huge archive that was deposited at the library by Sue herself, but remains in the ownership of her family. BBC Radio Leicester's Bridget Blair has been given a preview by Dr Simon Dixon, the University's Digital Humanities and Special Collections Manager