Licence to Kill
A revelation about Pauline's past leads her teenage carer to view her in a different light. Short story read by Stephanie Cole.
Stephanie Cole reads a short story by Penelope Lively.
The 86-year-old Pauline requires a little help with daily tasks. Her teenaged care assistant, Cally, is employed to take her shopping. Their easy routine stutters when, out of the blue, Pauline reveals a secret about her past.
First in a series of stories in which writers consider the theme of age and ageing. The series title, Above Ground, is inspired by a quote from Carol Shields novel The Stone Diaries: "Here's to another year and let's hope it's above ground."
Read by Stephanie Cole
Written by Penelope Lively
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Stephanie Cole |
| Writer | Penelope Lively |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
Sun 26 Apr 2015 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Wed 27 Mar 2019 11:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 27 Mar 2019 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra