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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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Bill and Faith's dream of riverside luxury is thwarted by her children.

Bill and Faith's dream of riverside luxury is thwarted by her children. Stars James Bolam and Lynda Bellingham. From June 1992.

Bill and Faith's dreams of a luxury riverside flat disintegrate thanks to her Hannah and Joe. 

Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.

Sitcom about the battles of Bill and Faith, whilst balancing 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
Dennis …. Brian Bowles
Clayton …. 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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