"When the coronavirus first came onto my radar early in 2020, I wanted nothing more than to get it. Then I listened to a lengthy podcast on how gruesome it was, and decided that instead I wanted Hugh to get it."

Everyone's lockdown experiences were slightly different. Pinned down in New York City, David decided to tackle the mountain of mail he'd received and in "My Corona" he talks us through the process. It's accompanied by the short piece, "A Better Place" which tackles his reaction to some of the platitudes dished up at the reception following his father’s funeral. The show finishes with a selection of extracts from his often caustic diary - including an unexpectedly helpful interaction at a West Sussex cash machine.

The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that he's a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.

Producer: Steve Doherty
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