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Rose-Coloured Teacups by AS Byatt

4 Extra Debut. A mother’s restraint over her anger with her daughter triggers a memory from the 1950s. Read by Anna Massey.

A mother restrains her anger when her daughter proves forthright and attacking of the geriatric family sewing machine.

The moment triggers a memory of an incident of broken teacups from the 1950s.

AS Byatt's story about mothers and daughters.

Read by Anna Massey.

Producer: Louise Purslow

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1985.

15 minutes

On radio

Next Monday 15:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Next Monday 15:45
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  • Next Monday 21:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Tuesday 05:45
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