Why Mummy Swears

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Why Mummy Swears by Gill Sims: 1. A New Challenge

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As Ellen’s children gain independence, she feels ready for work. What could go wrong?

4 Extra Debut. As Ellen’s children gain independence, she feels ready for work. What could possibly go wrong? Starring Gabriel Quigley.

Ellen’s children are becoming increasingly independent. 

She feels ready to take on a new challenge and return to full-time work. 

What could possibly go wrong?

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

Ellen …... Gabriel Quigley
Simon / Gary ...… Stuart McQuarrie 
Kathy …... Sally Reid
Mother …... Anne Lacey

Dramatised by Christine Entwisle. 

Directed by Kirsty Williams.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2020.

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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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