Little Lifetimes: Series 1-6: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Where Women Share Their Secrets

A sparkling collection of comic monologues by Jenny Eclair, about women facing pivotal moments in their lives

‘Exquisitely crafted’ Radio Times

In these funny, poignant short stories, voiced by some of Britain’s finest actresses, we are introduced to 29 very different women as they open their hearts and share their secrets.

Here are tales of love, grief, revenge and adventure, told by a wealth of fascinating characters. There’s Bea, a top cook who’s about to prepare a very special birthday cake for her husband; Christine, who takes up watercolours and discovers inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places; Patsy, a rock star’s wife with a past and Penny, who takes looking after her boss a bit too far.

From a grandmother visiting a posh supermarket to buy her grandchildren a meal they won't forget, to a cleaner who discovers some secrets behind the Farrow and Ball doors of the middle-class homes she visits, every one of the women we meet has a memorable, moving and surprising tale to tell...

Among the star narrators are Lesley Sharp, Anita Dobson, Imelda Staunton, Josie Lawrence, Frances Barber, Samantha Bond, Doon Mackichan and Anne Reid.

Produced by Sally Avens

Series 1 Fifteen Minutes to Landing Woman – Lesley Manville Captain James Barrington – Clive Hayward Air Hostess – Jane Slavin

Carol Goes Swimming Carol – Lorraine Ashbourne Manager – Jane Slavin

A Trolley for a Change Pat – Ruth Sheen Checkout woman – Elaine Claxton Security guard – Clive Hayward Lauren – Jane Slavin

George’s Cake Bea – Susie Blake

The Viewing Reader – Annette Badland

Doing the Best for Daniel Reader – Jenny Eclair

Series 2 Lorna’s Holiday Lorna – Lesley Sharp

Christine Paints Christine – Rosie Cavaliero

Beverley in Shoes Beverley – Samantha Spiro

Points Gail – Sarah Hadland

A Slight Alteration Reader – Tessa Peake-Jones

Waiting for Billy Patsy – Anita Dobson

Series 3 Leo’s Passport Penny – Imelda Staunton Caroline – Karen Bartke

Hannah’s Gone Hannah’s Mum – Josie Lawrence

Mothers and Daughters Coral – Frances Barber Girl – Karen Bartke Boy – Luke MacGregor

Anthea’s Round Robin Anthea – Samantha Bond

Series 4 The Last Day Miss Cavendish – Vicki Pepperdine

The Visit Reader – Doon Mackichan

The Nannas Dawn – Tilly Vosburgh

A Nice Time with All the Family Julie – Beverley Callard

Series 5 A Long Weekend Cathy – Anne Reid

The Kitchen Table Reader – Monica Dolan

The Book Club Belle – Lucy Robinson

Greta Doesn’t Want to Wait for Godot Greta – Amelia Bullmore

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Lydbog: 24. september 2020