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Ginette discovers her husband is having an affair, and she begins one herself with a woman at Greenham. She also cuts the perimeter fence at Greenham for the first time.

Writing the Century - My Greenham
By Fiona Evans
The series which explores the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people. Using the 1980's Greenham Common diaries of Ginette Leach this is a funny and moving coming of age story of a 50-year-old suburban housewife. Ginette discovers her husband John is having an affair, and she begins one herself, with a woman at Greenham Common. She also experiences cutting the perimeter fence at Greenham for the first time: An exhilarating and terrifying experience.

Produced and directed by Pauline Harris.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Ginette Pippa Haywood
Older Ginette Pauline Jefferson
Millie Judith Barker
Ginette's Mum Christine Cox
John Jonathan Keeble
Writer Fiona Evans
Director Pauline Harris
Producer Pauline Harris

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Dec 2014 10:45
  • Tue 9 Dec 2014 19:45

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