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Life at Absolute Zero

by Lynne Truss
Lynne Truss
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26 short stories about the eccentric inhabitants of Meridian Cliffs, a small, wind-battered town on England's South Coast
'Very few writers read their own work well on the radio, but Truss is an exception. Her voice and timing suit the material perfectly' The Lady
Welcome to Meridian Cliffs. Located at exactly 0 degrees 0 minutes west, and 0 degrees 0 minutes east, it's where the Greenwich Meridian meets the Channel, and time stands poised at absolute zero. But due to ever-increasing coastal erosion, it's getting smaller every day...
The residents of this curious town are easy to identify from their habit of shouting to be heard against the wind even when they're indoors. There's Sarah Birkett, granddaughter of the town's founder, who longs for a small improvement to her life; retired driving instructor Terry and his rescue dog Thelonius (the team mascot of Meridian Cliffs FC); carpet supremo Hugh Velvey, whose business and life are destroyed by arson and murder; and Ravi, whose curry house is the scene of a dramatic confession - and some unsettling news.
All are harbouring secrets, desires and dreams, and over the course of four series, we hear about their thwarted ambitions, hidden passions and forlorn hopes - and eavesdrop on a few typically sticky British moments. Beautifully observed, gently comic and often moving, these sublime short stories are written and read by Lynne Truss.
Production credits
Written and read by Lynne Truss
Directed by Kate McAll
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, May 2016-April 2019
Series 1
There's No Need to Shout
Free Parking
Gimme Shelter
Series 2
In Your Dreams
Pavlovian
The Shortest Way Home
Houseroom
The Limit
Accept No Substitute
Mrs Manville Disposes
In Cold(ish) Blood
Darren Springs Forward
In the Dark
Series 3
Consequences
You Never Said
The West Wing
Tristan da Cunha
Waiting for JB
Weemails
Protective Colouring
Speed Kills
A Weight off His Mind
The Day the Earth Moved Slightly
Series 4
Taking It In
Celebration
Braking Distance
© 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
(p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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Publisher: BBC Audio Edition: Unabridged

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781529128482
  • File size: 167874 KB
  • Release date: October 14, 2021
  • Duration: 05:49:44

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781529128482
  • File size: 167898 KB
  • Release date: October 14, 2021
  • Duration: 05:51:40
  • Number of parts: 6

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Fiction Short Stories

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English

26 short stories about the eccentric inhabitants of Meridian Cliffs, a small, wind-battered town on England's South Coast
'Very few writers read their own work well on the radio, but Truss is an exception. Her voice and timing suit the material perfectly' The Lady
Welcome to Meridian Cliffs. Located at exactly 0 degrees 0 minutes west, and 0 degrees 0 minutes east, it's where the Greenwich Meridian meets the Channel, and time stands poised at absolute zero. But due to ever-increasing coastal erosion, it's getting smaller every day...
The residents of this curious town are easy to identify from their habit of shouting to be heard against the wind even when they're indoors. There's Sarah Birkett, granddaughter of the town's founder, who longs for a small improvement to her life; retired driving instructor Terry and his rescue dog Thelonius (the team mascot of Meridian Cliffs FC); carpet supremo Hugh Velvey, whose business and life are destroyed by arson and murder; and Ravi, whose curry house is the scene of a dramatic confession - and some unsettling news.
All are harbouring secrets, desires and dreams, and over the course of four series, we hear about their thwarted ambitions, hidden passions and forlorn hopes - and eavesdrop on a few typically sticky British moments. Beautifully observed, gently comic and often moving, these sublime short stories are written and read by Lynne Truss.
Production credits
Written and read by Lynne Truss
Directed by Kate McAll
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, May 2016-April 2019
Series 1
There's No Need to Shout
Free Parking
Gimme Shelter
Series 2
In Your Dreams
Pavlovian
The Shortest Way Home
Houseroom
The Limit
Accept No Substitute
Mrs Manville Disposes
In Cold(ish) Blood
Darren Springs Forward
In the Dark
Series 3
Consequences
You Never Said
The West Wing
Tristan da Cunha
Waiting for JB
Weemails
Protective Colouring
Speed Kills
A Weight off His Mind
The Day the Earth Moved Slightly
Series 4
Taking It In
Celebration
Braking Distance
© 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
(p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Expand title description text
Fiction Short Stories
  • Details

    Publisher:
    BBC Audio
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781529128482
    File size: 167874 KB
    Release date: October 14, 2021
    Duration: 05:49:44

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781529128482
    File size: 167898 KB
    Release date: October 14, 2021
    Duration: 05:51:40
    Number of parts: 6

  • Creators
  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English