An unexpected romantic encounter over first aid between Michael and Pauline is the beginning of this story of a turbulent partnership.

Pauline (young) ..... Julianna Jennings
Michael (young)/George ..... Tom Forrister
Pauline (older) ..... Sara Stewart
Michael (older) ..... Ian Porter
Narrator ..... Barbara Barnes
Mrs Anton ..... Pandora Colin
Wanda Bryk ..... Sarah Ridgeway
Mrs Brunek /Mrs Pozniak/Mrs Barclay ..... Sanchia McCormack
Katie Vilna/Karen ..... Maeve Bluebell Wells
Mrs Golka/Destiny ..... Chetna Pandya
Mrs Kowalski ..... Georgie Glen
Officer ..... John Bowler
John Piazy/Alex/Policeman/Becoming ..... Finlay Robertson
Eustace ..... David Sterne
Lindy ..... Kayla Gal
George ..... Finn Monteath
Cabbie ..... Nicholas Murchie

Written by Anne Tyler
Dramatised by Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
Directed by David Hunter
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2017 Show less