Little Lifetimes: Series 1-6

A sparkling collection of comic monologues by Jenny Eclair, about women facing pivotal moments in their lives'Exquisitely crafted' Radio TimesIn these funny, poignant short stories, voiced by some of Britain's finest actresses, we are introduced to 29 very different women as they open their hearts and share their secrets. Here are tales of love, grief, revenge and adventure, told by a wealth of fascinating characters. There's Bea, a top cook who's about to prepare a very special birthday cake for her husband; Christine, who takes up watercolours and discovers inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places; Patsy, a rock star's wife with a past and Penny, who takes looking after her boss a bit too far. From a grandmother visiting a posh supermarket to buy her grandchildren a meal they won't forget, to a cleaner who discovers some secrets behind the Farrow and Ball doors of the middle-class homes she visits, every one of the women we meet has a memorable, moving and surprising tale to tell... Among the star narrators are Lesley Sharp, Anita Dobson, Imelda Staunton, Josie Lawrence, Frances Barber, Samantha Bond, Doon Mackichan and Anne Reid. Produced by Sally AvensSeries 1 Fifteen Minutes to LandingWoman - Lesley ManvilleCaptain James Barrington - Clive HaywardAir Hostess - Jane SlavinCarol Goes SwimmingCarol - Lorraine AshbourneManager - Jane SlavinA Trolley for a ChangePat - Ruth SheenCheckout woman - Elaine ClaxtonSecurity guard - Clive HaywardLauren - Jane SlavinGeorge's CakeBea - Susie BlakeThe ViewingReader - Annette BadlandDoing the Best for DanielReader - Jenny EclairSeries 2Lorna's HolidayLorna - Lesley SharpChristine PaintsChristine - Rosie CavalieroBeverley in ShoesBeverley - Samantha SpiroPointsGail - Sarah HadlandA Slight AlterationReader - Tessa Peake-JonesWaiting for BillyPatsy - Anita DobsonSeries 3Leo's PassportPenny - Imelda StauntonCaroline - Karen BartkeHannah's GoneHannah's Mum - Josie LawrenceMothers and DaughtersCoral - Frances BarberGirl - Karen BartkeBoy - Luke MacGregorAnthea's Round RobinAnthea - Samantha BondSeries 4The Last DayMiss Cavendish - Vicki PepperdineThe VisitReader - Doon MackichanThe NannasDawn - Tilly VosburghA Nice Time with All the FamilyJulie - Beverley CallardSeries 5A Long WeekendCathy - Anne ReidThe Kitchen TableReader - Monica DolanThe Book ClubBelle - Lucy RobinsonGreta Doesn't Want to Wait for GodotGreta - Amelia Bullmore