Jilly Cooper’s ‘A Pressing Engagement’ is Coming to Audible with a Star-Studded Cast!
- What’s Inside:
- A beloved Jilly Cooper story gets the audio treatment.
- Major TV stars are lending their voices.
- Get ready for a 1978 London vibe.
We just saw some seriously exciting news! Jilly Cooper’s short story, ‘A Pressing Engagement’, is being made into an Audible Original. You know, the Jilly Cooper who wrote ‘Rivals’? Yep, that one! And guess who’s going to be bringing the characters to life?
Prepare yourselves. We’re talking Rhea Norwood from ‘Heartstopper’, Corey Mylchreest from ‘Queen Charlotte’, the amazing Hannah Waddingham from ‘Ted Lasso’, and the super witty Richard Ayoade from ‘The IT Crowd’. Plus, Vivian Oparah and Bessie Carter are on board too. It’s like a dream team of voices!
The story is set in London back in 1978. Think of the fashion, the sounds, the whole vibe! It’s going to follow Hester, a secretary who’s feeling a bit stuck. We can already picture the whole aesthetic – maybe some bold colours and that distinctive 70s feel.
We’re so ready for this. It sounds like it’s going to be a real treat for the ears. And honestly, with a cast like this, how could it not be amazing?
Our Take
We’re absolutely buzzing about this! Jilly Cooper’s stories are always so much fun, and hearing it brought to life by such a talented group of actors is going to be brilliant. This is exactly the kind of news that makes us excited about audio storytelling.
