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Subterranean Homesick Blues: The Complete Series 1-3

A BBC Radio 4 Drama

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Love doesn't get easier when you're older but no wiser.

Maggie and John had a passionate but disastrous affair in their younger days, but it didn't last. Now in their late sixties, a surprise encounter gives them another chance to take up where they left off.

Will they manage to find the best in each other and finally get together? Or will old wounds and an awareness of their ageing bodies deter them? Will the treadmill created by the high-cost, high-pressure 21st century, and their endless other commitments and interruptions large and small, overwhelm them? Or will they take the final risk?

This delightful comic drama stars Bill Nighy as John and Anna Calder-Marshall as Maggie.

A.L. Kennedy is an award-winning writer of novels, short stories and non-fiction, an academic and a stand-up comedian.

Directed by Sally Avens.

©2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2018 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Literature & Fiction Romantic Comedy Funny Heartfelt Witty Feel-Good

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Lovable characters who needed their heads bashing together!!

Relationship fun and games to just proves that being single is often the best option!! Seriously though, we all know couples like this...

Wanted to bash their heads together!!!

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Silly plot, fun scenes about ageing sex. Little character development but excellent interaction between two excellent actors.
Overall can recommend.

Enjoyed the actors

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superb performances, totally engrossing, will miss them both! why do I have to write

brilliant

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Bill Nighy never disappoints and Anna Calder Marshall was equally enchanting as his sparring partner. A gentle, understated comedy drama for the 21st century and those born before the 1960s. I just wish there could have been even more episodes ... always good to leave us wanting more!

Classic Bill Nighy

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A good listen, I enjoyed their performance and it was easy to keep up with

A good first listen

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I sat down yesterday morning for a quick coffee break in between a full day of gardening jobs. I started to listen to this. Well i never did get any further work done. Couldn’t turn it off. I thought the story was so true to life and does truthfully reflect the relationships with men and women. The comedy was brilliant. Bill and Anna were superb and full marks whoever chose them to do this play. I smiled and laughed all the way through. Also brilliantly interspersed with 60/70’s music relevant to each scene. I have the follow on recording downloaded. Sorry garden - not today either.

Brilliant in every way

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I loved this so much and laughed out loud so many times. Completely perfect performances and an incredibly witty dialogue. Can’t recommend this highly enough.

Completely brilliant!

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Loved the story line - a fan of Bill Nighy so could just see him as this leading character. A good,lighthearted listen.

A lovely listen!

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Fun, made me smile and laugh. Easy listening to two excellent and experienced actors.

Fun

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Throughly enjoyed this book , Easy listening while driving many miles in Oz
Characters are brilliant

Excellent

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