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All Those Women: The Complete Series 1-4
- The BBC Radio 4 Comedy
- Narrated by: Lesley Manville, Lucy Hutchinson, Marcia Warren, Sheila Hancock, Sinead Matthews
- Length: 6 hrs
- Radio/TV Programme
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Humour & Satire
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Summary
Starring Sheila Hancock (Series 1) and Marcia Warren (Series 2-4) as Hetty, All Those Women is a comedy series about four women living under the same roof.
All Those Women explores familial relationships, ageing, marriages - it's about life and love and things not turning out quite the way that you'd expected them to. Here we join Hetty, Maggie, Jen and Emily as they struggle to resolve their own problems and support one another.
Also starring Lesley Manville as Maggie, Sinead Matthews as Jen and Lucy Hutchinson as Emily. All Those Women was written by Katherine Jakeaways (North by Northamptonshire, Where This Service Will Terminate).
Produced by Alexandra Smith.
A BBC Studios Production.
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- Jane proudlock
- 15-03-21
Very enjoyable
I really enjoyed this series of episodes. You really get to know, and like, the characters who are excellently portrayed by a fine cast of actors. Would definitely recommend a listen to this gentle, loving and humorous family.
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- Mrs Valda R Chapman
- 02-04-21
Fun and light-hearted
Enjoyable listen. Not exactly brain taxing but whitty and amusing. Most will identify with with the characters. Overall a good listen.
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- Miss Monica Rygh
- 22-07-20
Beautiful
A lovely, sweet and funny comedy that really put a smile on my face!
Great cast and super storyline.
BBC quality at its best. 😁
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