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David and his wife Helen decided to swap the frenzy of Croydon for the serenity of the Yorkshire countryside. When they finally reach their new secluded home, David's dream of isolation is even more remote. There are teething problems with country life and the couple's relationship is put to the test. A romantic reconciliation meal does not quite go as planned and it's panic stations for Helen as her mother arrives unannounced.

Convicted by the Puritans in 1660 for being a Quaker, Mary Dyer courageously faced the gallows on the Boston Commons. Often misunderstood by her husband and six children, she turned her back on those who loved her for the higher principle of protesting the anti-Quaker Laws.

What must it have been like to stand beneath the gallows and watch a loved one make the ultimate sacrifice for something you do not fully understand?

Sir Ralph Stanza, a hip London poet, is determined to communicate the people's hopes and fears through his verse. Whether they like it or not…These comedy series about a poet with a passion feature a special guest appearance from none other than (actual) poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy. A perfect listen for anyone looking for the lighter side of life, culture and laughter.