Episode 3
The highs and lows of single parenthood, and Jane's holiday in Crete gives her pause for thought. Read by Samantha Bond.
The Stranger in the Mirror is Jane Shilling's bittersweet memoir about middle age and looks both backwards and forwards. Today, she considers the highs and lows of single parenthood, and a holiday in Crete gives her pause for thought.
Jane Shilling writes on books for the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph and Daily Mail, and on television for the Evening Standard. This is her second book. She lives in Greenwich with her son
Read by Samantha Bond.
Abridged by Julian Wilkinson.
Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
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Wed 19 Jan 2011 09:45主播大秀 Radio 4 FM- Thu 20 Jan 2011 00:30主播大秀 Radio 4
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