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January 8, 2026
The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer audiobook review
Surreal humour and sharp performances from Diane Morgan and Arabella Weir alongside the comedian himself bring his tale of an unemployed bathroom salesman to life
TL;DR
- Protagonist Matt Giles loses his job and learns he and his girlfriend Harriet are being evicted.
- Harriet leaves Matt a note saying she has left him.
- Matt receives a job offer with a luxury apartment from a stranger.
- The novel features a talking cat named Goodmonson.
- The narrative alternates between the viewpoints of Matt, Harriet, and their neighbor Carol.
- Harriet has been a victim of a crime.
- The audiobook features narration by Matt Mortimer, Arabella Weir, and Diane Morgan.
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