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Short Works: A Traditional Sunday Roast by Yvvette Edwards

A Traditional Sunday Roast by Yvvette Edwards

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Rose has a surprise for her grand-daughter.  Read by Cherrelle Skeete.

4 Extra Debut. Muma Rose surprises her grand-daughter with the announcement of a new relationship. Read by Cherrelle Skeete.

Muma Rose surprises her grand-daughter, Anthea, by announcing she is in a new relationship with an octogenarian called Alfie. 

She wants them all to meet over a proper Sunday lunch - and so Anthea must shape up.

An original short story by Yvvette Edwards

Read by Cherrelle Skeete.  

Yvvette Edwards is a British East Londoner of Montserratian origin and, in addition to writing short stories, she is author of two novels - A Cupboard Full of Coats and The Mother. Her work has been nominated for a number of literary awards, including the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize and the Man Booker Prize. 

Producer: Jeremy Osborne

A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019.

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