Marriage Lines

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George and Kate are newly married and already facing the frustrations of their new life.

George and Kate are newly married and already facing the frustrations of their new life. 1960s sitcom adapted for radio, starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales.

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The newlyweds need more money, but will George like Kate's new job?

The newlyweds need more money, but will George like Kate's new job? Stars Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From June 1965.

Grumpy George finds keeping his new wife at home is very expensive. So Kate sets off to find a job.... 

Starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales.

Richard Waring’s sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds.

Originating on BBC TV, it ran between 1963-65 and was adapted in two series for BBC radio due to its popularity.

George ...... Richard Briers
Kate ...... Prunella Scales
Ronald  ...... Terence Alexander

Other parts played by:

Isabel Rennie
John Baddeley
Elizabeth Morgan  

Producer: Charles Maxwell

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1965.

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