Small Pleasures (Omnibus)

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Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (Omnibus): Episode 2

Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers

Episode 2

Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (Omnibus)

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (Omnibus), Episode 2

A Kent journalist continues investigating a woman’s claim of having had a virgin birth.

Kent journalist Jean Swinney continues investigating a woman’s claim of having had a virgin birth. Read by Monica Dolan.

Gretchen stays home to look after a sick Margaret. 

Jean and Howard drive off together to visit Howard’s aunt.

When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate.

Jean is almost 40 and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change.

Historical romance novel by Clare Chambers, first published in 2020.

Omnibus of the last five of ten episodes.

Read by Monica Dolan

Abridged and produced by Jeremy Osborne

A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2021.

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Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

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A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. Omnibus edition.

A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. Read by Monica Dolan. Omnibus Edition.

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