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As Japan surrenders, the reflections of an ordinary housewife from Barrow-in-Furness in August 1945. Read by Imelda Staunton.
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
In 1947's bitter winter, the housewife looks back - and ponders the next generation's prospects. Concluded by Imelda Staunton.
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
The Barrow-in-Furness housewife looks forward to the first peace-time Christmas in seven years. Read by Imelda Staunton.
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The Barrow-in-Furness housewife worries over the prospects for her husband and sons in January 1946. Read by Imelda Staunton.
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First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
In June 1946, the housewife sees PoWs working in Barrow, and wonders why they can't be repatriated. Read by Imelda Staunton.
