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Radio 4,14 mins,

Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

Available for over a year

As the pandemic continues, Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett gets used to pet ownership and finds solace in looking after her new kitten, as difficult memories resurface during lockdown. The Year of the Cat is a moving and compassionate memoir about trauma, surviving violence, care and kindness. The Year of the Cat is written and read by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, abridged by Julian Wilkinson and produced by Nicola Holloway. A BBC Audio production for BBC Sounds.

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