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Pork Cooked with Prunes in Vouvray by Tessa Hadley
4 Extra Debut. A 1970s dinner party leads Alison to reflect on the truths obscured by glamour and privilege. Read by Kate O'Flynn.
It's 1974 and Alison is studying for her 'A' Levels.
To make a bit of money, she cooks for friends of her mother when they have dinner parties.
This is how she meets Mia who is glamorous and beautiful - just the sort of woman Alison thinks she'd like to become.
But it isn't long before she discovers that Mia's life is really quite superficial and that beneath the fa莽ade lurks unhappiness.
Read by Kate O'Flynn.
Producer: Elizabeth Allard
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in April 2017.
Last on
Fri 23 Jan 2026
05:45
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Tessa Hadley |
| Reader | Kate O'Flynn |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
Fri 14 Apr 2017 15:45麻豆社 Radio 4- Sun 16 Apr 2017 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Thu 22 Jan 2026 15:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 22 Jan 2026 21:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 23 Jan 2026 05:45麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra