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September 23, 2020 417 mins
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/404693 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Little Lifetimes: Series 1-6: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Where Women Share Their Secrets Author: Jenny Eclair Narrator: Anita Dobson, Jenny Eclair, Doon Mackichan, Anne Reid, Lesley Sharp, Imelda Staunton, Full Cast, Josie Lawrence, Frances Barber, Samantha Bond Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 57 minutes Release date: September 24, 2020 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: A sparkling collection of comic monologues by Jenny Eclair, about women facing pivotal moments in their lives ‘Exquisitely crafted’ Radio Times In these funny, poignant short stories, voiced by some of Britain’s finest actresses, we are introduced to 29 very different women as they open their hearts and share their secrets. Here are tales of love, grief, revenge and adventure, told by a wealth of fascinating characters. There’s Bea, a top cook who’s about to prepare a very special birthday cake for her husband; Christine, who takes up watercolours and discovers inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places; Patsy, a rock star’s wife with a past and Penny, who takes looking after her boss a bit too far. From a grandmother visiting a posh supermarket to buy her grandchildren a meal they won't forget, to a cleaner who discovers some secrets behind the Farrow and Ball doors of the middle-class homes she visits, every one of the women we meet has a memorable, moving and surprising tale to tell... Among the star narrators are Lesley Sharp, Anita Dobson, Imelda Staunton, Josie Lawrence, Frances Barber, Samantha Bond, Doon Mackichan and Anne Reid. Produced by Sally Avens Series 1 Fifteen Minutes to Landing Woman – Lesley Manville Captain James Barrington – Clive Hayward Air Hostess – Jane Slavin Carol Goes Swimming Carol – Lorraine Ashbourne Manager – Jane Slavin A Trolley for a Change Pat – Ruth Sheen Checkout woman – Elaine Claxton Security guard – Clive Hayward Lauren – Jane Slavin George’s Cake Bea – Susie Blake The Viewing Reader – Annette Badland Doing the Best for Daniel Reader – Jenny Eclair Series 2 Lorna’s Holiday Lorna – Lesley Sharp Christine Paints Christine – Rosie Cavaliero Beverley in Shoes Beverley – Samantha Spiro Points Gail – Sarah Hadland A Slight Alteration Reader – Tessa Peake-Jones Waiting for Billy Patsy – Anita Dobson Series 3 Leo’s Passport Penny – Imelda Staunton Caroline – Karen Bartke Hannah’s Gone Hannah’s Mum – Josie Lawrence Mothers and Daughters Coral – Frances Barber Girl – Karen Bartke Boy – Luke MacGregor Anthea’s Round Robin Anthea – Samantha Bond Series 4 The Last Day Miss Cavendish – Vicki Pepperdine The Visit Reader – Doon Mackichan The Nannas Dawn – Tilly Vosburgh A Nice Time with All the Family Julie – Beverley Callard Series 5 A Long Weekend Cathy – Anne Reid The Kitchen Table Reader – Monica Dolan The Book Club Belle – Lucy Robinson Greta Doesn’t Want to Wait for Godot Greta – Amelia Bullmore
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