Originally published in 1960, Stan Barstow's debut novel became a cult classic. A tale of love, lust and loneliness, it tells the story of Vic Brown a young working-class Yorkshireman. Vic is attracted to the beautiful but demanding Ingrid. As their relationship grows and changes he comes to terms, the hard way, with adult life and what it really means to love.  Barstow is the originator of lad-lit and laid the groundwork for contemporary writers such as Tony Parsons and Nick Hornby. This book has been adapted for radio and both the small and big screens, as well as being a school set text for many years. This edition is published to coincide with the dramatisation of the book on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour during July 2010.

…warmth, liveliness, honesty, compassion…" Sunday Times

 The radio adaptation starts in the 12th of July, full details
below. 

Episodes 1-5, July 12th-16th, 2010, at 10.45am

repeated at 7.45pm (evening time can vary)

Episodes 6-10, July 19th-23rd at 10.45am

repeated as above.