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Adrian turns 31 with a surprise party for Glenn. Pandora stays over with devastating consequences. Concluded by Harry McEntire.

The fourth book in Radio 4’s serialisation of Adrian Mole’s hilarious diaries by Sue Townsend, one of our most celebrated comic writers. Read by Harry McEntire.

This diary starts in April 1997. Adrian is no longer a spotty teenager, but a balding 30 year old, recently separated from Jo Jo, the mother of his son William. He later meets a surprise older son called Glenn. What hasn't changed is his desire for a literary career and admiration for Pandora Braithwaite.

The Cappuccino Years highlights how much attitudes have changed in the 21st century and, once again, showcases Sue Townsend’s fearless and razor-sharp wit.

When Pandora stays over with Adrian in Archie Tait's old house, there are terrible consequences...

Read by Harry McEntire

Written by Sue Townsend

Abridged by: Sara Davies

Produced by Alexa Moore

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2019.

14 minutes

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Fri 21 Aug 202608:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 11 Jan 201912:04
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  • Fri 11 Jan 201922:45
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  • Fri 21 Aug 202608:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 21 Aug 202613:30
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  • Sat 22 Aug 202603:30
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