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A new short story written to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Brighton and Hove Pride.

A mother seeks her son.  A short story specially written by Colin Bytheway to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Brighton and Hove Pride.  Read by Lesley Manville.

The second of two short stories specially written to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Brighton and Hove Pride. 

Brighton and Hove Pride's theme for this year’s online-only festival is Fabuloso - a fantastic and fabulous celebration of who you are. The schedule will be tied together by live presenters from a purpose built studio in Brighton and will feature performers and highlights that were already planned for Pride In The Park as well as archive footage of iconic acts from past years.

Fidget by Colin Bytheway
Janet hasn't seen Luke for 9 years and is hoping to catch a glimpse of her son in Brighton at the annual Pride Parade - a pilgrimage she makes every year.  Friendly octogenarian Roy is in the crowd and offers to keep an eye out too.  They become friends and, as Roy's health gradually deteriorates, he encourages Janet to enter Fidget in the Pride Dog Show. Fun and distracting though this is, will it help her to find Luke?  Surprisingly, the answer will come over a pot of Earl Grey tea.  

Reader: Lesley Manville
Producer: Celia de Wolff
Sound Engineer: David Thomas

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Two short stories written to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Brighton and Hove Pride.

Two short stories specially written to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Brighton and Hove Pride.

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