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Normal Reality

Steven Appleby's Normal Life Series 2
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Everyday insights from the cartoonist, who asks where reality ends and fantasy begins. Stars Paul McCrink. From February 2003.

Cartoonist Steven Appleby is only mildly surprised to be identified as the Earth's supreme being by alien civilisations throughout the universe.

But where does reality end and fantasy begin?

Paul McCrink stars as Steven Appleby with what he laughably describes as "insights into normal, everyday life".

Written by Steven Appleby.

With:

Rosalind Paul
Ewan Bailey
Nigel Betts
Rachel Atkins

Producer: Toby Swift

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2003

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