Why Mummy Swears

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Why Mummy Swears by Gill Sims: 5. Too Much

5. Too Much

Why Mummy Swears by Gill Sims

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Are Ellen’s lies about to catch up with her?

Ellen’s been juggling too many plates for too long. Are her lies about to catch up with her? Starring Gabriel Quigley.

Ellen’s been juggling too much for too long. 

The pressure of running the PTA from your office, whilst pretending not to have children is getting to her. 

Will the truth finally out? 

Gill Sims’ second comic novel about Ellen, a funny, feisty and stressed-out working-mum. 
	
Ellen ...… Gabriel Quigley
Simon ...… Stuart McQuarrie 
Lydea ...… Isobel McArthur

Dramatised by Christine Entwisle.

Directed by Kirsty Williams.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2020.

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

Drama: Relationships & Romance

Gill Sims' comic novel about Ellen, a funny, feisty and stressed-out working-mum.

Gill Sims' comic novel about Ellen, a funny, feisty and stressed-out working-mum. Dramatised by Christine Entwisle.

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