{"product_id":"book-vjy2","title":"Never Too Late","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage comedy drama starring Dame Thora Hird as straight-talking Hilda Springett, one very determined widow… \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreat yourself to this vintage sitcom from the 80's, full of charm and humour starring the inimitable Dame Thora Hird as the strong-willed yet lovable Hilda Springett. This is a laugh-out-loud drama about the antics of a group of fun-loving pensioners making the most of life. Hilda believes everyone should have a purpose. However, she also believes her purpose is to make sure everyone else has one…\u003cbr\u003eIn Series One, busy Hilda is organising a collection for her overseas charity whilst giving a pep talk to her pal Emily. On top of this, she's making holiday plans and halting Social Services from sending Tommy to a care home. Meanwhile, man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Will the gang make it to Weston-super-Mare despite transport problems and will Tommy be able to keep Emily and Mildred's surprise birthday plans a secret?\u003cbr\u003e\"Old people should value the future - they've got less of it.\" Hilda, Tommy, Mabel and Emily return in Series 2 with yet more hilarious adventures. Hilda is spurred into action when the council threatens to close Carson Street Day Centre and she is convinced a fancy dress sponsored fund-raiser will be a walk in the park. Meanwhile, Tommy gets an unusual offer knocking on a door while collecting for charity. Friends, fundraisers and fete dramas unfold in this charming listen, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAs Time Goes By\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThursday Murder Club\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e For Better or Worse\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eBAFTA winning actress Dame Thora Hird's career spanned over 70 years. She appeared in film and on stage as well as in many television roles. She became a household name, and is perhaps best-known for her role of nearly two decades, as Edie Pegdenin in \u003ci\u003eLast of the Summer Wine. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast and credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSeries 1 \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Terry Gregson\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Edward Taylor\u003cbr\u003eHilda Springett - \u003cb\u003eThora Hird\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMildred Emmett - \u003cb\u003eAvis Bunnage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmily Holroyd - \u003cb\u003eMegs Jenkins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTommy Preston - \u003cb\u003eJoe Gladwyn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoctor Brown\/Albert Pickles\/The Vicar - \u003cb\u003eKenneth Connor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMabel -\u003cb\u003e Pearl Hackney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003cb\u003eDavid Gooderson, Jon Glover, David Bradshawe, Martyn Read \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e Tom Mennard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, December - February 1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSeries 2 \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Terry Gregson\u003cbr\u003eProduced by Edward Taylor\u003cbr\u003eHilda Springett - \u003cb\u003eThora Hird\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMildred Emmett - \u003cb\u003eAvis Bunnage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmily Holroyd - \u003cb\u003eMegs Jenkins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTommy Preston - \u003cb\u003eJoe Gladwyn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoctor Brown - \u003cb\u003eKenneth Connor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge\/Sam the Butcher - \u003cb\u003eJohn Livesey\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMabel - \u003cb\u003ePearl Hackney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBen Wilkinson - \u003cb\u003eLockwood West\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003cb\u003eJohn Graham, Henry Knowles, David Ryall, Barbara Miller, Michael Tudor Barnes \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eKatherine Parr\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, December - February 1981\u003cbr\u003e©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":67003167015216,"sku":"BDvjy2","price":11.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/vjy2-Square-cover.jpg?v=1781692260","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-vjy2","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}