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Mum, Dad and Calamity Ashley Jane

Ashley's parents meet and marry out of spite, and a family feud shapes her destiny. Growing up in a pub and performing for patrons eventually leads to her first job in showbiz.

Glasgow's nightlife in the early 1980s was still flying the flag for disco, bell bottoms and oversized lapels, and it was outside the local club in Shettleston where Ashley's parents met for the first time, starting the story that led to an unexpected marriage and a family feud that was never resolved.

As a self-identifying 'save the marriage' baby, Ashley grew up in a pub in the Calton area of Glasgow, performing songs and putting on shows for the drinkers on a Saturday afternoon. Her love for the spotlight often interrupted fights, and eventually led to her first job in showbiz; dramatic overacting will get you anywhere.

With Rosco McClelland
Produced by Julia Sutherland
Sound Design by Sean Kerwin
A Dabster production for 大象传媒 Radio 4

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 11 Apr 2024 22:00

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  • Thu 4 Apr 2024 18:30
  • Thu 11 Apr 2024 09:00
  • Thu 11 Apr 2024 22:00