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Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam star in the sitcom about love second time around.

Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam star  in the sitcom about a couple experiencing love second time around.

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Second Thoughts: Series 4: Episode 1: Unhappy Returns

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Episode 1: Unhappy Returns

Series 4

Unhappy Returns

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Second Thoughts, Series 4, Unhappy Returns

Bill is back home, but what are the chances of a romantic weekend?

Bill's back, but what chance of a romantic weekend? Stars Lynda Bellingham, James Bolam and Julia Sawalha. From June 1992.

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.

Second Thoughts: Series 4

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Sitcom about a couple experiencing love for the second time

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