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Hankies, Phil Collins, waiting and an excellent chutney
Abundance: Sunday 5 October 2025
Oct 5
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Fudge doughnuts, The Blue Nile, the Forth Bridge and baked Asian pears
Abundance: Sunday 21 September 2025
Sep 21
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Mark Diacono
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Emeralds, the Human League, dreams and Mr Wint and Mr Kidd
Abundance: Sunday 14 Sept 2025
Sep 14
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Mark Diacono
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ABUNDANCE: an extract read by Diana Henry
Thursday 11 September 2025
Sep 11
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Mark Diacono
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Egg shells, a thin layer, a dawdling dog and all things blackberry
Abundance: Friday 5 September 2025
Sep 5
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Mark Diacono
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Late summer fruit, Mr Windy, a flat cap, and a great Sunday breakfast
I know I’m supposed to be taking an August break from here while many are on holiday, but I thought you might like to hear an extract from my new book…
Aug 17
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Mark Diacono
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ABUNDANCE book tour
September dates
Aug 6
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Mark Diacono
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A sharpened stick, zombies, Prince, and a gamble of an infused vodka
Abundance: Sunday 20 July 2025
Jul 20
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Mark Diacono
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Bad house names, Talk Talk, It's A Knockout and a fabulous frangipane crumble tart
Abundance: Sunday 13 July 2025
Jul 13
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Mark Diacono
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Daytime pints, Noel Redding, a short-legged dog and booze made for other people
Abundance: Sunday 6 July 2025
Jul 6
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Mark Diacono
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An old friend, Madonna's lippy, a freshly creosoted fence, and a beautifully refreshing lassi
Abundance: Sunday 22 June 2025
Jun 22
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Mark Diacono
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Cocoa cauliflower, the Weald, Janis Joplin and a gorgeous roasted vegetable side dish
Abundance: Sunday 15 June 2025
Jun 15
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Mark Diacono
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