Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1941, Iodine And Bandages | 20170410 | 20210208 (BBC7) 20210209 (BBC7) | By Anne Tyler dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Episode 1 - 1941, Iodine and Bandages An unexpected romantic encounter over first aid between Michael and Pauline is the beginning of this story of a turbulent partnership. Pauline - Julianna Jennings Michael - Tom Forrister Narrator - Barbara Barnes Mrs Anton - Pandora Colin Wanda - Sarah Ridgeway Mrs Brunek - Sanchia McCormack Katie - Maeve Bluebell Wells Mrs Golka - Chetna Pandya Mrs Kowalski - Georgie Glen Officer - John Bowler John Piazy - Finlay Robertson Director: David Hunter First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2017. Anne Tyler's Baltimore story of a flawed marriage, dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. |
| 02 | 1943, Once Upon A Time | 20170411 | 20210209 (BBC7) 20210210 (BBC7) | By Anne Tyler dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Episode 2 - 1943, Once Upon a Time Pauline's patience with Michael, motherhood and living in a cramped apartment above the grocery store is wearing thin. Pauline - Julianna Jennings Michael - Tom Forrister Narrator - Barbara Barnes Mrs Anton - Pandora Colin Eustace - David Sterne Mrs. Serge - Sanchia McCormack Mrs Golka - Chetna Pandya Director: David Hunter Pauline's patience with Michael and motherhood is wearing thin. |
| 03 | 1950, Elmview Acres | 20170412 | 20210210 (BBC7) 20210211 (BBC7) | By Anne Tyler dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Episode 3 - 1950, Elmview Acres Pauline finds she is a different sort of woman talking to the recently abandoned Alex - somebody slangy and athletic. Pauline - Julianna Jennings Michael - Tom Forrister Narrator - Barbara Barnes Alex - Finlay Robertson Mrs Barclay - Sanchia McCormack Mrs Anton - Pandora Colin Lindy - Kayla Gal George - Finn Monteath Director: David Hunter Pauline's boredom with Michael has caused her to look further afield for love. |
| 04 | 1960, Lindy Is Missing | 20170413 | 20210211 (BBC7) 20210212 (BBC7) | by Anne Tyler dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Episode 4 - 1960, Lindy is Missing Eldest daughter Lindy is a problem teenager and a further source of tension for Pauline and Michael's marriage. Pauline (older) - Sara Stewart Michael (older) - Ian Porter Narrator - Barbara Barnes Karen - Maeve Bluebell Wells George - Tom Forrister Policemen - John Bowler and Finlay Robertson Director: David Hunter First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2017 Pauline and Michael's eldest daughter Lindy is a problem teenager and a source of tension |
| 05 | 1960, Lost And Found | 20170414 | 20210212 (BBC7) 20210213 (BBC7) | By Anne Tyler dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. Episode 5 - 1960, Lost and Found The ragged marriage of Michael and Pauline is further strained by the extreme actions of a difficult teenage daughter. Pauline (older) - Sara Stewart Michael (older) - Ian Porter Narrator - Barbara Barnes Lindy - Sarah Ridgeway Cabbie - Nicholas Murchie Becoming - Finlay Robertson Destiny - Chetna Pandya Director: David Hunter First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2017 Michael and Pauline's ragged marriage is further strained by a difficult teenage daughter. |
| 06 | 1972, It Has Not Been Fun | 20170417 | 20210215 (BBC7) 20210216 (BBC7) | By Anne Tyler, dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Episode 6 - 1972, It Has Not Been Fun The celebration of Pauline and Michael's 30th Wedding Anniversary triggers a momentous decision. Pauline - Sara Stewart Michael - Ian Porter Karen - Maeve Bluebell Wells George - Tom Forrister Radio Announcer - Nicholas Murchie Pagan - Finn Monteath Donna - Sanchia McCormack Narrator - Barbara Barnes Director: David Hunter First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2017 The celebration of Pauline and Michael's wedding anniversary triggers a momentous decision |
| 07 | 1978, The Piano Teacher | 20170418 | 20210216 (BBC7) 20210217 (BBC7) | By Anne Tyler, dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Episode seven - 1978, The Piano Teacher An unexpected encounter with Anna strikes just the right note for Michael. Michael ... Ian Porter Anna ... Georgie Glen Pauline ... Sara Stewart Pagan ... Noel Brooke Karen ... Maeve Bluebell Wells Narrator ... Barbara Barnes Author Anne Tyler Adaptor Rebecca Lenkiewicz Director David Hunter First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 2017. |
| 08 | 1984, No Hot Water | 20170419 | 20210217 (BBC7) 20210218 (BBC7) | By Anne Tyler dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Episode eight - 1984, No Hot Water After 13 years as a divorcee Pauline still finds living by herself difficult Director: David Hunter. Pauline ... Sara Stewart Karen ... Chetna Pandya George ... David Sturzaker Dun ... David Sterne Katie ... Georgie Glen Marilyn ... Sanchia McCormack Author: Anne Tyler Adaptor: Rebecca Lenkiewicz First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2017. After 13 years as a divorcee, Pauline still finds living by herself difficult. |
| 09 | 1990, His Voice Had Changed | 20170420 | 20210218 (BBC7) 20210219 (BBC7) | By Anne Tyler dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Episode nine - 1990, His Voice had Changed After many years George Anton has a surprise visitor. Director: David Hunter. George ..m David Sturzaker Lindy ... Jane Slavin Pagan ... Tom Forrister Michael ... Ian Porter Gina ... Sarah Ridgeway Karen ... Chetna Pandya Narrator ... Barbara Barnes Author: Anne Tyler Adaptor: Rebecca Lenkiewicz First broadcast on BBB Radio 4 in 2017. |
| 10 | 2001, An Extra Marriage | 20170421 | 20210219 (BBC7) 20210220 (BBC7) | By Anne Tyler dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz Episode ten - 2001, An Extra Marriage Michael returns to his old neighbourhood and old loves. Michael - Ian Porter Narrator - Barbara Barnes Radio Interviewer - Finlay Robertson Anna - Georgie Glen Lindy - Jane Slavin Young Pauline - Julianna Jennings Ex-soldier - Nicholas Murchie Pauline - Sarah Stewart Pagan/Young Michael - Tom Forrister Director: David Hunter. |