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5. The Love of a Good Woman

The Diaries of Adrian MoleThe Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
Episode 5 of 5

Adrian runs away from home with the dog, but nobody notices. Mrs Thatcher calls a general election. Concluded by Harry McEntire.

The second book in the Adrian Mole series by Sue Townsend.

Adrian reaches 16, the age of consent and is on the run with the family mongrel.

A doctor prescribes bed rest and "no quarrelling in the family".

Adrian thinks Mrs Thatcher is rather selfish to go to the country during exam season.

Reader: Harry McEntire

Abridger: Sara Davies

Producer: Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2018.

14 minutes

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Fri 22 May 202608:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ReaderHarry McEntire
AuthorSue Townsend
AbridgerSara Davies
ProducerAlexa Moore

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 Jul 201822:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 22 May 202608:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 22 May 202613:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 22 May 202619:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 23 May 202603:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra