2. It Was Acceptable in the 70s
Despite having a life-limiting disease, the work ethic forged out of childhood poverty and shame still has its grip on Janey, and the past lives on through her hilarious tales.
Trying her best to live in the present and working as hard as ever, Janey is compelled to share the strange, colourful, almost mythical world of her past. With stories of stealing coal, copper wires and playing on train tracks, and the poignant reason she’s taken up a challenging new hobby in the limited time she has left.
Reflecting on the past with honesty, vulnerability and empathy for those who let her down, she continues to find humour and insight in both the darkness and the ridiculous.
A mix of stories told onstage to a hometown audience, and candid conversations with her daughter Ashley Storrie, recorded in the living room of their home in Glasgow.
Produced by Julia Sutherland.
Featuring Ashley Storrie.
A Dabster production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Wed 13 Mar 2024 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
Wed 20 Mar 2024 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra- Tue 14 Jan 2025 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM