6. A Commission

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Adrian’s literary ambitions remain unrealised, but his career is about to take an unexpected turn and throw him into the limelight. And that is not the only life-changing surprise in store for the hapless yet irrepressible diarist. The Cappuccino Years highlights how much society and attitudes have changed since 1997 - showcasing Sue Townsend’s fearless and razor-sharp wit. Abridged by Sara Davies. Read by Harry McEntire. Producer: Alexa Moore A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in January 2019.