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This conversation stressed me out. I so wanted Janet to tell Kate what she really thought of it and get it out, blaming her for the loss of her daughter etc — but that’s not how life works. The buildup of tension is masterful. The way they talked past each other, each in their own world, is so real. And frustrating!

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I've been so over the top this last week... and hearing the bone dry hilarity of your voice just made my day.

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The microscopic view of class differences. From afar, either from the POV of the rich or the poor, the households of Kate and Janet would seem the same. But of course Janet is concerned with the differences she is confronted with on a daily basis.

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Yes, exactly this. The whole conversation is one of class difference.

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Trying to figure out Kate in this one and somehow they have things in common that are hidden. Keep wondering if getting to know Kate Janet might find a kindred spirit...? Favourite part, except the obvious like the aspirin and horse is how she's thrown off and can't even seem to get the tea right. Wonderful story telling!

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Thank you.

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Am getting abstinence syndrome here. Binge listened to all episodes and now am being drip fed… hahahaha looking forward to the next chapters!

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"I stop at le marché for no other reason than to feel a part, albeit temporarily, of a very social tradition. I am surprised by such varied colour and textures long forgotten, surprised that I am not when so many smiles greet me. I leave with the memories of them in my pocket and two huge beetroot in a used paper bag." This is so lovely.

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"Janet had an awful lot to say about Kate’s marriage too, only she wasn’t going to go busting in on someone else’s privacy the way Kate Hilperton thought she could, helping herself to a bit of kitchen, spreading her views all over the floor as if she was Esther Rantzen." This is such fun and so dazzlingly done.

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Thanks, Jeff 🙌

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Enough aspirin to knock out a horse… it’s these little details and your incredibly dry audio narration that has me laughing out loud with each installment. We are having such a good time, following along. What a gift this is.

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😂

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So happy about that 🙌

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Such a great exchange. (Both verbal on non). It got me thinking, Jane and Kate, in a parallel universe (perhaps Greenham) might actually be best of friends, stripped from proprieties, roles and status.

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Yes, the class divide …

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“brown bread and Panorama”. Perfect.

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I loved that too. And that photo is amazing.

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