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Artist Molly Parkin revisits her paper round route with actor Bob Kingdom.

Artist Molly Parkin retraces her London paper round and reflects on how it influenced her life. With Bob Kingdom. From September 2011.

A series in which five public figures revisit the route of their paper round to reveal how it influenced their attitudes to work, creativity and independence.

Having a paper round is a rite of passage for many children, and many successful public figures claim to have braved the early mornings and the elements to deliver newspapers. For some, it is a chance for independence and freedom, or a temporary escape from the horrors at home. For others, it provides money to spend on music, treats and girl/boyfriends.

Artist and irrepressible Bohemian Molly Parkin joins actor Bob Kingdom in Dollis Hill, the location of the first of her two paper rounds. 


Producer: Olivia Landsberg
A Ladbroke production for BBC Radio 4.

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Public figures revisit their paper round route and reveal how it influenced their lives

Series in which five public figures revisit the route of their paper round to reveal how it influenced their attitudes to work, creativity and independence. With Bob Kingdom

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