"Rough seas and broken bones" January 1987

About this episode

Penny shares her challenging experiences in January 1987, including injuries and life events.

After a long hiatus we are back with 1987. A painful start to the year for Penny as broken bones, rough seas, exams, snow drifts and the casting of The Pyjama Game all conspire to make January a difficult month. Read with Penny's favourite Uncle on a sunny, summer balcony in the Welsh borders. Follow on Instagram @diary_of_a_diva_podcast

People in this episode

Host: Penny

Topics covered

• personal struggles
• family
• theater
• teenage life
• 1980s nostalgia

Keywords

• broken bones
• rough seas
• exams
• snow drifts
• The Pyjama Game

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Pyjama Game

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