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Eleven-year-old Damian is in love with his best friend Mark, but, as his home life descends into chaos, he tries to hide his sexuality. Memoir read by the author. From June 2013.

Powerful 1980s memoir written and read by Damian Barr.

It's 1987 and Damian Barr is eleven years old. He's terrified of the AIDS epidemic, and he's sure it's coming to get him. Secondary school is a harsh place for a young gay boy on free school dinners. As his chaotic home life escalates he attempts to hide from his sexuality, and turns to the escape offered by his friend Heather's calm home.

Written and read by Damian Barr.
Abridged by Sian Preece

Producer: Allegra McIlroy.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 24 May 2018 02:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Writer Damian Barr
Reader Damian Barr
Abridger Sian Preece
Producer Allegra McIlroy

Broadcasts

  • Wed 5 Jun 2013 09:45
  • Thu 6 Jun 2013 00:30
  • Wed 23 May 2018 14:45
  • Thu 24 May 2018 02:45

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