Adrian Mole - The Cappuccino Years [The Diaries Of Adrian Mole]

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20181231

The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William.

On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu.

Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit.

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

Adrian Mole's comic diary restarts in 1997, when he is 30, single and a father.

Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.

20190101

The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit.

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

Adrian is forced to leave Labour's 1997 general election victory celebrations in a hurry.

Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.

20190102

The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit.

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

Adrian is persuaded to host a television cookery programme even though he can't cook.

Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.

20190103

The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit.

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

Adrian's restaurant is closed down, and filming of Offally Good! begins.

Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.

20190104

The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit.

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

Homeless once again, Adrian moves back to Wisteria Walk.

Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.

20190107

The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit.

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

At last, Adrian is asked to write a book - and his sister Rosie has some news.

Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.

20190108

The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit.

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

Adrian struggles with his book and receives a troubling letter from an old flame.

Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.

20190109

The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30-year-old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two-year-old son, William.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit.

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

Adrian receives some shocking news, but it's not long before his fortunes change again.

Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.

20190110

The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30-year-old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two-year-old son, William.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit.

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

Adrian is given the keys to his new house and feels the pressure of being a father.

Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.

20190111

The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30-year-old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two-year-old son, William.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit.

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4

Adrian turns 31 and Pandora spends the night at his house - with devastating consequences.

Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.

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01	20181231	The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire. This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William. On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu. Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit. Written by Sue Townsend Abridged by: Sara Davies Produced by Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 Adrian Mole's comic diary restarts in 1997, when he is 30, single and a father. Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.
02	20190101	The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire. This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William. On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu. Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit. Written by Sue Townsend Abridged by: Sara Davies Produced by Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 Adrian is forced to leave Labour's 1997 general election victory celebrations in a hurry. Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.
03	20190102	The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire. This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William. On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu. Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit. Written by Sue Townsend Abridged by: Sara Davies Produced by Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 Adrian is persuaded to host a television cookery programme even though he can't cook. Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.
04	20190103	The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire. This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William. On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu. Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit. Written by Sue Townsend Abridged by: Sara Davies Produced by Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 Adrian's restaurant is closed down, and filming of Offally Good! begins. Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.
05	20190104	The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire. This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William. On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu. Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit. Written by Sue Townsend Abridged by: Sara Davies Produced by Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 Homeless once again, Adrian moves back to Wisteria Walk. Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.
06	20190107	The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire. This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William. On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu. Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit. Written by Sue Townsend Abridged by: Sara Davies Produced by Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 At last, Adrian is asked to write a book - and his sister Rosie has some news. Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.
07	20190108	The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire. This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two year-old son, William. On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu. Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit. Written by Sue Townsend Abridged by: Sara Davies Produced by Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 Adrian struggles with his book and receives a troubling letter from an old flame. Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.
08	20190109	The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire. This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30-year-old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two-year-old son, William. On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu. Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit. Written by Sue Townsend Abridged by: Sara Davies Produced by Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 Adrian receives some shocking news, but it's not long before his fortunes change again. Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.
09	20190110	The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire. This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30-year-old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two-year-old son, William. On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu. Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit. Written by Sue Townsend Abridged by: Sara Davies Produced by Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 Adrian is given the keys to his new house and feels the pressure of being a father. Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.
10	20190111	The fourth book in Radio 4's serialisation of Adrian Mole's hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire. This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30-year-old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his two-year-old son, William. On the eve of the General Election, Adrian returns home to Ashby-de-la-Zouch to vote for his local Labour Party candidate, and childhood sweetheart, Pandora Braithwaite. He is working as Head Chef in a restaurant in Soho where there is tinned tomato soup on the 'traditional English, no choice' menu. Adrian's literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the past twenty years and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend's fearless and razor-sharp wit. Written by Sue Townsend Abridged by: Sara Davies Produced by Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 Adrian turns 31 and Pandora spends the night at his house - with devastating consequences. Harry McEntire reads Sue Townsend's hilarious diaries of Adrian Mole.