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5. The Love of a Good Woman

The Diaries of Adrian Mole The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
Episode 5 of 5

Adrian runs away from home with the dog, but nobody notices. Mrs Thatcher calls a general election. Concluded by Harry McEntire.

Adrian Mole runs away from home with the dog, but nobody seems to notice his absence.

Margaret Thatcher calls a general election.

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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14 minutes

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

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 Jul 2018 22:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 22 May 2026 08:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 22 May 2026 13:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 22 May 2026 19:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 23 May 2026 03:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra