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1. Angie

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4 Extra Debut. Mr Emmanuel eavesdrops at a table next to a middle-aged man and his attractive, but jealous, young wife. Stars Hugh Burden.

Mr Emmanuel is an earwigger.

He likes to eavesdrop on other peoples' conversations.

He always lunches at the same restaurant, and selects the table nearest the diners who will provide him with the best entertainment.

Today, Mr Emmanuel is at a table next to an American couple.

It's a middle-aged man and his attractive, but jealous, young wife.

First of a series of six overheard conversation pieces written by Alun Owen.

Mr Emmanuel .... Hugh Burden
Fred .... Ed Bishop
Angie .... Susannah Fellows
Jake .... Jim McManus
Emma .... Moir Leslie

Director: John Tydeman

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 1984.

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30 minutes

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Mon 28 Jul 2025 06:30

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