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3. Shocks
Episode 3 of 5
A marriage - and a nasty shock. A warning visit from Ed the Ted - and a worrying visit from Mr Cool. Read by Joel MacCormack.
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 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 2014.
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Wed 17 Jun 2026
08:30
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Joel MacCormack |
| Producer | Sara Davies |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Author | Colin MacInnes |
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