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The Hair of the Dog by Jane Gardam

4 Extra Debut. Humour and tenderness colour Eleanor's reflections on her daughter鈥檚 wedding 25 years ago. Read by Eleanor Bron.

*** 麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra marks the first anniversary of the death of author Jane Gardam aged 96 on 28th April 2025

Award-winning writer Jane Gardam's delightful story is taken from her acclaimed short story collection, The People of Privilege Hill.

Eleanor's reflections on her daughter Rosie's wedding 25 years ago are coloured by humour and tenderness.

Read by Eleanor Bron.

Abridged by Jules Wilkinson.

Producer: Elizabeth Allard

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in May 2008.

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15 minutes

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Wed 29 Apr 2026 05:30
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