Book of the Week - Nella Last's Peace
Imelda Staunton reads from the postwar diaries of 'Housewife, 49', Nella Last, which give a frank account of the difficulties of adapting to life in Britain after the end of WWII
Book of the Week - Nella Last's Peace - Episode 1
Imelda Staunton reads from the postwar diaries of 'Housewife, 49'. Nella reflects on hopes for the future after the announcement of the Japanese surrender.
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Book of the Week - Nella Last's Peace - Episode 2
Imelda Staunton reads from the postwar diaries of 'Housewife, 49'. Nella looks forward to having her two adult sons, Cliff and Arthur, home for Christmas.
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Book of the Week - Nella Last's Peace - Episode 3
Imelda Staunton reads from the postwar diaries of 'Housewife, 49'. The first New Year of peacetime looks set to bring more changes and uncertainty.
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Book of the Week - Nella Last's Peace - Episode 4
Imelda Staunton reads from the postwar diaries of 'Housewife, 49'. Nella has to face the prospect of her son Cliff emigrating to Australia.
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Book of the Week - Nella Last's Peace - Episode 5
Imelda Staunton reads from the postwar diaries of 'Housewife, 49'. Nella wonders what the future holds for the next generation.
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