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Radio 4 Extra,08 Jan 2014,15 mins,

Contains language which some may find offensive.

Available for 29 days

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 BBC Radio 4 in January 2014.

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