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Second Thoughts

Series 4

Episode 1: Unhappy Returns

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 4 months

Bill makes a flying return visit from his new job in Germany.

It’s the ideal opportunity for a quiet weekend with Faith - but interruptions from Hannah and Liza spoil any romantic intentions....

Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.

Sitcom about the battles of Bill and Faith as they cope with the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children.

Bill …. James Bolam
Faith …. Lynda Bellingham
Liza …. Belinda Lang
Hannah …. Julia Sawalha
Joe …. Mark Denham
Richard …. Geoffrey Whitehead
Kevin …. David Learner

Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie.

A TV version made by LWT for ITV, appeared in 1991.

Producer: Paul Schlesinger

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1992. Show less

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