2. I Don't Want Kids
Sarah Millican reads from her memoir. She shares how she never wanted to have kids and people's reactions to her decision. From 2017.
Part-autobiography, part-self-help book, Sarah Millican's memoir is a funny, honest and sometimes outrageous account of how she went from being a quiet, bookish child to becoming one of Britain's most successful and best-loved comedians.
An astute observer of the ways in which society constrains and judges women, in this episode Sarah describes people's reactions (ranging from disbelief to outright shock) when she tells them that she doesn't like kids - and has never wanted to have children of her own.
Written and read by Sarah Millican.
Abridged by Kirsteen Cameron.
Producer: Kirsteen Cameron
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 2017.
On radio
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Sarah Millican |
| Author | Sarah Millican |
| Abridger | Kirsteen Cameron |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
Broadcasts
Tue 17 Oct 2017 10:45麻豆社 Radio 4- Wed 18 Oct 2017 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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