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Listeners react to Erica Jong’s ‘Fear of Flying’

We’ve been broadcasting and Twitter's been getting hot under the collar...

WARNING: This article contains adult themes and strong language.

The world seemed crammed with available, interesting men, in a way it never was before I was married

Isadora is restless and yearns for the perfect, guiltless, zipless sexual encounter.

Kathy Clugston told everyone to brace themselves (don't say you weren't warned)

Everyone ready?

For some, it proved to be a bit distracting

Although others managed to complete their chores (in record time)

... and their accounts

Radios melted

People began falling over

And forgetting about the cold weather

There is no watershed on radio...

So you might want to wear headphones whilst listening

As it's not to everyone's taste

Thank you for tuning in

... and if you enjoyed 'Fear of Flying', why not try 'The Life and Loves of a She Devil'?

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