My Teenage Diary

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My Teenage Diary: Series 9: Bill Oddie

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Series 9

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Bill Oddie reads from his teenage diaries, written on an Outward Bound course in 1958.

Bill Oddie recalls an extremely demanding Outward Bound course in the Lake District in 1958. With Rufus Hound. From 2020.

Rufus Hound with more honest, intimate and hilarious interviews, with famous guests reading from their genuine teenage diaries.

In this episode, former Goodie Bill Oddie talks about an extremely demanding Outward Bound course in the Lake District in 1958. 

Hill walking, abseiling and jumping into freezing cold waterfalls are all part of the fun. 

Producer: Harriet Jaine

A Talkback production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2020.

My Teenage Diary: Series 9

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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Rufus Hound returns with more famous guests reading from their genuine teenage diaries.

Guests this series are Woman's Hour host Dame Jenni Murray, former Goodie Bill Oddie, comedian Shazia Mirza, impressionist Jan Ravens, podcaster Olly Mann and writer Julie Myerson.

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