My Teenage Diary

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Rufus Hound invites a guest to read extracts from their teenage diaries

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My Teenage Diary: Series 9: Jan Ravens

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Series 9

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Rufus Hound talks to the impressionist Jan Ravens about her teenage years in the Wirral.

Jan Ravens recalls teenage crushes, slow dances and New Year's resolutions through her diaries. 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, Rufus picks the lock on the diaries of comedian and impressionist Jan Ravens, and finds out about teenage crushes, slow dances and new year's resolutions.

Producer: Harriet Jaine

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

My Teenage Diary: Series 9

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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