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Kirsteen Cameron

Above Ground: Episode 1: Licence to Kill

Above Ground

Episode 1

Episode 1: Licence to Kill

Licence to Kill

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Looks can be deceiving in this new short story by Penelope Lively, read by Stephanie Cole

A revelation about Pauline's past leads her teenage carer to view her in a different light. Short story read by Stephanie Cole.

Stephanie Cole reads a short story by Penelope Lively.
 
The 86-year-old Pauline requires a little help with daily tasks. Her teenaged care assistant, Cally, is employed to take her shopping. Their easy routine stutters when, out of the blue, Pauline reveals a secret about her past.
 
First in a series of stories in which writers consider the theme of age and ageing. The series title, Above Ground, is inspired by a quote from Carol Shields novel The Stone Diaries: "Here's to another year and let's hope it's above ground."  
 
 
Read by Stephanie Cole
Written by Penelope Lively
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron

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