Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20210222 | When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate. Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change. The author Clare Chambers was born in Croydon and studied English at Hertford College, Oxford. After graduating she lived for a year in New Zealand where she wrote her first novel Uncertain Terms at the age of 22. Small Pleasures was a BBC2 Between The Covers Book Club Pick. Writer: Clare Chambers Reader: Monica Dolan Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Jeremy Osborne A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 By Clare Chambers. Jean investigates the strange case of Gretchen Tilbury. A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. |
| 02 | 20210223 | When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate. Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change. Episode Two Jean visits Gretchen's husband, Howard Tilbury in his jeweller's shop near Covent Garden. The author Clare Chambers was born in Croydon and studied English at Hertford College, Oxford. After graduating she lived for a year in New Zealand where she wrote her first novel Uncertain Terms at the age of 22. Small Pleasures was a BBC2 Between The Covers Book Club Pick. Writer: Clare Chambers Reader: Monica Dolan Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Jeremy Osborne A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 By Clare Chambers. Jean visits Howard Tilbury, jeweller, at his shop. A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. |
| 03 | 20210224 | When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate. Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change. Episode Three Jean goes to Broadstairs to talk to Alice Halfyard, the for-mer matron of the St Cecilia Nursing Home. The author Clare Chambers was born in Croydon and studied English at Hertford College, Oxford. After graduating she lived for a year in New Zealand where she wrote her first novel Uncertain Terms at the age of 22. Small Pleasures was a BBC2 Between The Covers Book Club Pick. Writer: Clare Chambers Reader: Monica Dolan Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Jeremy Osborne A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 By Clare Chambers. Jean visits Alice, the former matron of St Cecilia's. A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. |
| 04 | 20210225 | When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate. Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change. Episode Four Jean is developing a friendship with Gretchen and Howard, but she must keep up the investigation. In London, she visits Martha - Gretchen's friend from her time at St. Cecilia's. The author Clare Chambers was born in Croydon and studied English at Hertford College, Oxford. After graduating she lived for a year in New Zealand where she wrote her first novel Uncertain Terms at the age of 22. Small Pleasures was a BBC2 Between The Covers Book Club Pick. Writer: Clare Chambers Reader: Monica Dolan Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Jeremy Osborne A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 By Clare Chambers. Jean visits Gretchen's friend Martha in London. A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. |
| 05 | 20210226 | When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate. Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change. Episode Five With Gretchen's blessing and encouragement, Jean takes Margaret for an outing in London. The author Clare Chambers was born in Croydon and studied English at Hertford College, Oxford. After graduating she lived for a year in New Zealand where she wrote her first novel Uncertain Terms at the age of 22. Small Pleasures was a BBC2 Between The Covers Book Club Pick. Writer: Clare Chambers Reader: Monica Dolan Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Jeremy Osborne A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 By Clare Chambers. Prompted by Gretchen, Jean takes Margaret on an outing. A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. |
| 06 | 20210301 | When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate. Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change. Episode Six Gretchen stays home to look after a sick Margaret. Jean and Howard drive off together to visit Howard's aunt. The author Clare Chambers was born in Croydon and studied English at Hertford College, Oxford. After graduating she lived for a year in New Zealand where she wrote her first novel Uncertain Terms at the age of 22. Small Pleasures was a BBC2 Between The Covers Book Club Pick. Writer: Clare Chambers Reader: Monica Dolan Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Jeremy Osborne A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 By Clare Chambers. Jean and Howard drive together to visit Howard's aunt. A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. |
| 07 | 20210302 | When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate. Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change. Episode Seven Gretchen leaves Howard, and everything is thrown into confusion. The author Clare Chambers was born in Croydon and studied English at Hertford College, Oxford. After graduating she lived for a year in New Zealand where she wrote her first novel Uncertain Terms at the age of 22. Small Pleasures was a BBC2 Between The Covers Book Club Pick. Writer: Clare Chambers Reader: Monica Dolan Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Jeremy Osborne A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 By Clare Chambers. Confusion reigns when Gretchen leaves Howard. A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. |
| 08 | 20210303 | When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate. Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change. Episode Eight Jean has been focused on the dynamics of the Tilbury family and her relationship with Howard, but now she has troubles closer to home. The author Clare Chambers was born in Croydon and studied English at Hertford College, Oxford. After graduating she lived for a year in New Zealand where she wrote her first novel Uncertain Terms at the age of 22. Small Pleasures was a BBC2 Between The Covers Book Club Pick. Writer: Clare Chambers Reader: Monica Dolan Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Jeremy Osborne A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 By Clare Chambers. The Tilburys aside, Jean has troubles closer to home. A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. |
| 09 | 20210304 | When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate. Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change. Episode Nine After visiting former patient Kitty, Jean gets closer to the truth of what happened at St Cecilia's. The author Clare Chambers was born in Croydon and studied English at Hertford College, Oxford. After graduating she lived for a year in New Zealand where she wrote her first novel Uncertain Terms at the age of 22. Small Pleasures was a BBC2 Between The Covers Book Club Pick. Writer: Clare Chambers Reader: Monica Dolan Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Jeremy Osborne A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 By Clare Chambers. Jean closes in on what really happened at St Cecilia's. A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. |
| 10 | 20210305 | When the North Kent Echo receives a letter from a woman claiming her daughter was the result of virgin birth, they send feature writer Jean Swinney to investigate. Jean is almost 40 and and leads a restricted life with her demanding mother. But as she becomes more deeply involved with Gretchen, Howard and Margaret Tilbury, things begin to change. Episode Ten Jean solves the mystery of Gretchen Tilbury. Howard makes a decision. The author Clare Chambers was born in Croydon and studied English at Hertford College, Oxford. After graduating she lived for a year in New Zealand where she wrote her first novel Uncertain Terms at the age of 22. Small Pleasures was a BBC2 Between The Covers Book Club Pick. Writer: Clare Chambers Reader: Monica Dolan Abridger: Jeremy Osborne Producer: Jeremy Osborne A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4 By Clare Chambers. All is revealed to Jean and Howard makes a decision. A novel of unexpected second chances set in 1950s England. |