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3. Heartbreak

Episode 3 of 5

The comic actor’s sixth form years are marked by the burden of his virginity - and heartbreak interrupts the laughter.

It's the beginning of the sixth form and Robert's vexed diaries reveal that his virginity is weighing him down.

But it's not long before the laughter is brought to an abrupt stop by heartbreak.

Robert Webb continues his own funny and moving memoir.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2017.

7 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 14 May 2026 03:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Reader Robert Webb
Author Robert Webb
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Producer Elizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Wed 30 Aug 2017 09:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Thu 31 Aug 2017 00:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 25 Nov 2020 14:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 26 Nov 2020 02:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 13 May 2026 08:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 13 May 2026 13:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 13 May 2026 19:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 14 May 2026 03:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra