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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.

Marriage Lines: Series 2: Episode 13

Episode 13

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It's christening day and George is packing for Africa.

It's christening day and George is packing for Africa. Adapted from TV. With Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From June 1967.

It's baby's christening day and George is packing for Africa.

Starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales.

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

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

George Starling …. Richard Briers 
Kate …. Prunella Scales
Miles …. Edward De Souza
George’s Mum …. Diana King
George’s Dad …. Geoffrey Sumner
Kate’s Mum …. Joan Sanderson
The Mystery Guest …. Charlotte Mitchell
Other Roles …. Peter Hawkins

Producer: Charles Maxwell 

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1967.

Marriage Lines: Series 2

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1960s sitcom adapted for radio, starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales

Trials and tribulations of family life. 1960s sitcom adapted for radio, starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales.

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