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Things Can Only Get Better: 1: 1979-82

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

John O'Farrell's humorous, personal account of life as a Labour supporter, "surviving 18 miserable years of Conservative government" from 1979-97. Adapted in four parts from his bestselling novel. Starring John O'Farrell , Jack Dee , Doon MacKichan and Tony Hawks.

Featuring CND, the Falklands War and a battery Chicken.

(Programme of the Week: page 119)

Contributors

Writer:
John O'Farrell
[Actor]:
John O'Farrell
[Actor]:
Jack Dee
[Actor]:
Doon MacKichan
[Actor]:
Tony Hawks
Source: Radio Times

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