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Adrian feels overlooked by his parents and disillusioned by society’s lack of morals. So he joins a gang. Read by Harry McEntire.

Adrian feels neglected by his parents - would anyone even notice if he left home?

So he joins Barry Kent’s gang for a taste of nihilism.

The second book in the exquisitely funny Adrian Mole series by Sue Townsend.

Abridged by Sara Davies.

Read by Harry McEntire.

Producer: Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2018.

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Credits

Reader Harry McEntire
Author Sue Townsend
Abridger Sara Davies
Producer Alexa Moore

Broadcasts

  • Thu 19 Jul 2018 22:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 21 May 2026 08:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 21 May 2026 13:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 21 May 2026 19:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 22 May 2026 03:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra