Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20160516 | Michael Tolliver Lives by Armistead Maupin
Episode One
Michael's wedded bliss is interrupted by an unexpected phone call from his brother. Meanwhile, Brian makes plans for the future.
Dramatised by Lin Coghlan
For more than three decades, Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series has blazed its own trail through popular culture-from ground-breaking newspaper serial to classic novel. Radio 4 are dramatising the full series of the Tales novels for the very first time. Michael Tolliver Lives continues the adventures of Armistead's well-loved characters, followed by Mary Anne in Autumn.
Michael's wedded bliss is interrupted by an unexpected phone call from his brother. A group of eclectic characters find themselves and each other in 1970's San Francisco |
| 02 | 20160517 | Michael Tolliver Lives by Armistead Maupin
Episode Two
When visiting his Mama's sickbed in Florida, Michael introduces his young husband to his family for the first time.
Dramatised by Lin Coghlan
For more than three decades, Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series has blazed its own trail through popular culture-from ground-breaking newspaper serial to classic novel. Radio 4 are dramatising the full series of the Tales novels for the very first time. Michael Tolliver Lives continues the adventures of Armistead's well-loved characters, followed by Mary Anne in Autumn.
Michael introduces his young husband to his family for the first time. A group of eclectic characters find themselves and each other in 1970's San Francisco |
| 03 | 20160518 | Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin
Episode Three
Michael helps Mrs Madrigal to find a new companion. Brian's goodbye gesture to Shawna goes badly wrong.
Dramatised by Lin Coghlan
For more than three decades, Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series has blazed its own trail through popular culture-from ground-breaking newspaper serial to classic novel. Radio 4 are dramatising the full series of the Tales novels for the very first time. Michael Tolliver Lives continues the adventures of Armistead's well-loved characters, followed by Mary Anne in Autumn.
Michael helps Mrs Madrigal to find a new companion. A group of eclectic characters find themselves and each other in 1970's San Francisco |
| 04 | 20160519 | Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin
Episode Four
Michael is surprised by his brother's revelation. Mrs Madrigal tries to ease Brian's worries about Shawna leaving.
Dramatised by Lin Coghlan
For more than three decades, Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series has blazed its own trail through popular culture-from ground-breaking newspaper serial to classic novel. Radio 4 are dramatising the full series of the Tales novels for the very first time. Michael Tolliver Lives continues the adventures of Armistead's well-loved characters, followed by Mary Anne in Autumn.
Michael is surprised by his brother's revelation. A group of eclectic characters find themselves and each other in 1970's San Francisco |
| 05 | 20160520 | Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin
Episode Five
Mary Ann returns to San Francisco to join the vigil at Mrs Madrigal's bedside. Shawna makes a decision about her move to New York.
Dramatised by Lin Coghlan
For more than three decades, Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City series has blazed its own trail through popular culture-from ground-breaking newspaper serial to classic novel. Radio 4 are dramatising the full series of the Tales novels for the very first time. Michael Tolliver Lives continues the adventures of Armistead's well-loved characters, followed by Mary Ann in Autumn.
Mary Ann returns to San Francisco to join the vigil at Mrs Madrigal's bedside. A group of eclectic characters find themselves and each other in 1970's San Francisco |