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Sindhustan: The Marriage Marathon

The Marriage Marathon

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Comic Sindhu Vee has been married 20 years - to the same man. What's her secret?

Stand-up comic Sindhu Vee, says marriage is a marathon and she's been married for over 20 years.  What’s the secret? From 2018.

Getting married is like a sprint. 

You work together towards a finishing line, and once you're over the line, there are cheers and applause.

Staying married? 

That's a marathon. A long, hard slog, that takes its toll mentally and physically. 

Comic Sindhu Vee, has been married to her Danish husband for over 20 years, and despite culture clashes, interference from in-laws, and three London-born children who prefer to call her "bruv" - her marriage is still going strong. 

Written and performed by Sindhu Vee.

Script Editor: Robin Morgan

Producer: Victoria Lloyd

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast July in 2018.

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