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The Older Woman

Series 2

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Roy Hitchcock is a hack journalist on a provincial paper with big ideas and an attitude problem.

When he meets his former English teacher, his private fantasies get a new lease of life as he sets out to win her against all the odds - including staying in a caravan in her garden.

Starring Geraldine James and Martin Clunes.

Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist

Roy.................Martin Clunes
Jane..............Geraldine James
Chad.............Nicky Henson
Colin.............David Troughton
Marina..........Tilly Vosburgh
Win................Sue Roderick

Other parts played by:

Melanie Hudson
Peter Serafinowcz
Alistair McGowan

Music composed by Julian Wostall

Theme sung by Toyah Willcox

Producer: Paul Schlesinger

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1994. Show less

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