Dilemmas Of Modern Martyrs [Afternoon Reading]

Episodes

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01The True Story Of The Twelve Dancing Princesses2008012820091003 (R4)A soldier is exposed to the truth in this quirky reworking of the traditional fairy tale.
02You See Patterns When You Close Your Eyes2008012920091010 (R4)A young woman starts work for a blind poet and becomes absorbed in a strange new world.
03Day To Day Dilemmas Of Modern Martyrs2008013020091017 (R4)After a day consoling a stressed-out single mum, Rebecca addresses some issues of her own.
04The Big The Beautiful Nanda Gray2008013120091024 (R4)Stories by Morven Crumlish.

Nanda Gray is a singer; a big lady with a big personality. But the dressing room can be a lonesome place. Waiting offstage, she reflects on her life and loves before stepping into the limelight for her 'twentieth anniversary' performance.

Read by Lorelei King.

A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4.

Waiting offstage, a singer recalls her life and loves before stepping into the limelight.

05Sabotage2008020120091101 (R4)Pressed into service as a bridesmaid at a gay wedding, Jenny expected to be miserable.