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Subterranean Homesick Blues: The Complete Series 1-3

A BBC Radio 4 Drama

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Subterranean Homesick Blues: The Complete Series 1-3

By: A L Kennedy
Narrated by: Anna Calder-Marshall, Bill Nighy
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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
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Thankyou to these 2 great actors for bringing this great ‘audio book’ script truly Alive.

Excellent performances

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Loved the acting. Sweet story. Nothing complicated or mind stretching which helps when the rest of life is often the opposite.

Great performances

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I totally recommend this wonderful audio series. You’ll fall in love with Maggie and John!

Such a wonderful series

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Really enjoyed the story and the overall performance of both actors well done !
Worth a listen

Enjoyable

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I smiled, grinned, chuckled, guffawed and occasionally laughed out loud. Excellent performances from two senior citizens dealing with the lives of senior citizens as regards lonliness, togetherness and of course, sex. They bicker, fume, fight and try to shut the other out at times It always ends in apologies, openness and insights It's never too late?

we were amused

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