Reading Between The Lines – the story podcast from The People’s Friend

”The MacPeever Wrangles: Over The Football Match”

Reading Between The Lines – the story podcast from The People’s Friend

Show Notes

On this episode of "Reading Between The Lines", host Iain is joined by "Friend" Production Editor Judey, Fiction team's Abbie and DC Thomson archivist Barry Sullivan for a chat about "The MacPeever Wrangles: Over The Football Match" by A.P. Macdonald. First published in 1906, this is another humorous vignette from Macdonald's popular series, which follows the tribulations of an elderly, bickering couple from Glasgow. Don’t already get “The People’s Friend” delivered to your door? We have a new special offer just for “Reading Between The Lines” listeners: sign up today and you’ll be able to get your first 13 issues for just £6. Visit thepeoplesfriend.co.uk/podcast for more information. Remember to follow “The People’s Friend” on social media for more from the world’s longest-running weekly women’s magazine! Facebook: facebook.com/PeoplesFriendMagazineTwitter: twitter.com/TheFriendMag This season of “Reading Between The Lines” is proudly sponsored by The Oddfellows. Be part of a friendlier society; give them a call today on 0800 028 1810 for a free information pack, or visit oddfellows.co.uk to find your nearest branch. The Dear Old “People’s Friend” theme:Words by Charles J CunninghamMusic by Arthur HaroldPerformed for piano and clarinet by Neil BrandSung by Jennifer Phin

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