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Episode 3

North by NorthamptonshireSeries 1
Episode 3 of 4

Jan gets complimented, as her ex-husband Frank sings a song, and supermarket revelations. Stars Sheila Hancock. From 2010.

Clever, funny and touching series about a small town in the middle of Northamptonshire as it prepares for a talent night.

Sheila Hancock heads a stunning cast including Mackenzie Crook, Penelope Wilton, Felicity Montagu and Kevin Eldon.

Written by and also starring Katherine Jakeways.

Recently divorced Jan gets two compliments in one day. Meanwhile her ex husband Frank performs the most embarrassing version of Je T'Aime ever heard, with his new love, Angela.

Across town Rod the local supermarket manager is still sharing rather more than is usual about his private life over the store's tannoy system.

Could he be getting closer to Tanya on till 4?

Narrator ...... Sheila Hancock
Rod ...... Mackenzie Crook
Mary ...... Penelope Wilton
Jan ...... Felicity Montagu
Jonathan ...... Kevin Eldon
Esther ...... Katherine Jakeways
Keith ...... John Biggins
Frank ...... Rufus Wright
Angela ...... Lizzie Roper

Producer: Claire Jones

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2010.

30 minutes

On radio

Tue 24 Nov 202608:00
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Credits

WriterKatherine Jakeways
NarratorSheila Hancock
RodMackenzie Crook
MaryPenelope Wilton
JanFelicity Montagu
JonathanKevin Eldon
EstherKatherine Jakeways
KeithJohn Biggins
FrankRufus Wright
AngelaLizzie Roper
ProducerClaire Jones

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