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Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Becoming pig owners opens up a new aspect of life for Ed and Jacqueline, learning local ways of rearing. Read by Imogen Stubbs. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Ed and Jacqueline are determined to slaughter the pigs themselves so they have a good death. Read by Imogen Stubbs. Show more

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

It’s time to slaughter Little Pig, but the trauma of Big Pig is still fresh in Jacqueline’s mind. Read by Imogen Stubbs. Show more

Book of the Week

Somebody I Used to Know

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Internet and social media are lifelines for Wendy, be it writing her blog, sending emails or researching her talks - and she will keep online as long as she possibly can. Show more

Book of the Week

Somebody I Used to Know

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Now that she has left her beloved job in the NHS, Wendy's life, though challenging because of the dementia, is busier and more varied than ever. Show more

Book of the Week

Somebody I Used to Know

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

A dementia diagnosis at just 58 saw Wendy Mitchell face up to a disease which threatened to steal all hope from the life she knew was still left to live. Show more

Book of the Week

Somebody I Used to Know

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

As the dementia makes its slow progression, Wendy reflects on the moment she acknowledged that dementia had become a part of her life that she could no longer ignore. Show more

Book of the Week

Somebody I Used to Know

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Finding city life too noisy and chaotic, Wendy has moved to a quiet village where she can still be independent but has her daughter Gemma nearby, as she needs increasing support. Show more