Sue Townsend's hilarious diary of a teenager growing up in the East Midlands in the 1980s. Adrian goes on holiday with his parents to Skegness and makes an unwelcome discovery. Show more

Adrian and his mother appear in the local newspaper, and Adrian supports his mother during the birth of his sister. Show more

Adrian adjusts to having his new baby sister at home and goes to his first funeral. He seeks out a vicar to help him make sense of things. Show more

Adrian feels increasingly overlooked by his parents and disillusioned by the lack of morals in society. He joins Barry Kent's gang for a taste of nihilism. Show more

Adrian runs away from home with the dog, but nobody seems to notice his absence. Margaret Thatcher calls a general election. Show more