How To Write A Novel In A Week

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Sophie Thompson

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Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week: 4. Jim's Mother

How to Write a Novel in a Week

4. Jim's Mother

Tony Grounds - How To Write A Novel In A Week

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Jim has found a way to unlock the novel inside of him.

Jim's mother Iris has gone missing after revealing a closely-guarded secret. Stars Paul Ritter and Sophie Thompson.

Jim's masterplan of inspiring the nation to write their own novels has had unexpected consequences. 

His mother, for one, has responded by revealing a long-kept secret and now she's gone missing.

Comedy-drama by Tony Grounds

Jim ...... Paul Ritter
Kath ...... Sophie Thompson
Ray ...... Ben Crowe

Director:  Sasha Yevtushenko

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013.

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Painter and decorator Jim discovers the key to unlock the novel inside of him.

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