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Episode 5

Janine di Giovanni has finally laid her anxieties to rest and settled into motherhood, but Bruno's back has finally broken and it is he who now needs her support.

Written by Janine di Giovanni.

Whilst Janine di Giovanni was struggling with her anxieties over motherhood and coming to terms with the ghosts of her past her husband Bruno was her greatest support, but just as she finally relaxes into her new life, his back breaks.

Abridged by Jane Marshall

Read by Emma Fielding

Produced by Jane Marshall
A Jane Marshall Production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

15 minutes

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Sat 16 Jul 2011 00:30

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