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The Greengrocer's Apostrophe

The Greengrocer's Apostrophe

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2010
  • 3 episodes (1 series)

A series of three short comic tales about the apostrophe. Stars James Anthony Pearson, Tracy Wiles and Monica Gibb.

The Greengrocer's Apostrophe

A collection of three comic tales from BBC Radio 4, The Greengrocer's Apostrophe, inspired by those hand-written signs offering 'Apple's and Banana's' which can be found in every town in Britain. Originally broadcast in the 'Afternoon Reading' slots from 28th - 30th September 2010.

Penny's From Heaven by Anneliese Mackintosh: James Anthony Pearson reads a quirky story about the apostrophe that ends a relationship. Produced by Eilidh McCreadie.

Alice, Hanging In There by Ronald Frame: When Alice's high-flying career stalls, she finds a novel way to occupy her time. Armed only with a balaclava and a pot of paint, she starts to vent her anger on sloppy punctuation. Read by Tracy Wiles. Produced by Eilidh McCreadie.

The Sweet Possessive by Diana Hendry: Distracted by an apostrophe obsession, a woman fails to notice that her lover is not all that he seems. Read by Monica Gibb. Produced by Eilidh McCreadie.

First released: Tuesday 1st March 2011

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