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3. Shocks

Episode 3 of 5

A marriage - and a nasty shock. A warning visit from Ed the Ted - and a worrying visit from Mr Cool. Read by Joel MacCormack.

London, 1958: Colin MacInnes' teenage narrator sets about making some serious money in an attempt to win back the love of his life, only to get a nasty shock.

But there are more shocks to come when he has a warning visit from Ed the Ted, plus a worrying visit from Mr Cool.

Cult classic read by Joel MacCormack.

Abridged and produced by Sara Davies.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2014.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 15 Jun 2023 02:15
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Credits

Reader Joel MacCormack
Producer Sara Davies
Abridger Sara Davies
Author Colin MacInnes

Broadcasts

  • Wed 8 Jan 2014 22:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Wed 15 Jan 2014 22:45
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  • Wed 14 Feb 2018 14:00
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  • Thu 15 Feb 2018 02:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 14 Jun 2023 07:15
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  • Wed 14 Jun 2023 12:15
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  • Wed 14 Jun 2023 17:15
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  • Thu 15 Jun 2023 02:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra