Programme Index

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 13^th Apr 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 12^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Pauline and Michael's eldest daughter Lindy is a problem teenager and a source of tension in their marriage. Stars Sara Stewart. Show more

The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler

1960, Lost and Found

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 14^th Apr 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 13^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Michael and Pauline's ragged marriage is further strained by their difficult teenage daughter. Stars Sara Stewart. Show more

Contributors

Pauline:: Julianna Jennings
Michael:: Tom Forrister
Narrator:: Barbara Barnes
Lindy:: Sarah Ridgeway
Cabbie:: Nicholas Murchie
Becoming:: Finlay Robertson
Destiny:: Chetna Pandya
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler

1990, His Voice Had Changed

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 20^th Apr 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 19^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

After many years George Anton has a surprise visitor. Stars David Sturzaker and Jane Slavin. Show more

Contributors

George:: David Sturzaker
Lindy:: Jane Slavin
Pagan:: Tom Forrister
Michael:: Ian Porter
Gina:: Sarah Ridgeway
Karen:: Chetna Pandya
Narrator:: Barbara Barnes
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler

1972, It Has Not Been Fun

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Apr 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 16^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The celebration of Pauline and Michael's 30th wedding anniversary triggers a momentous decision. Stars Sara Stewart. Show more

Contributors

Pauline:: Julianna Jennings
Michael:: Ian Porter
Karen:: Maeve Bluebell Wells
George:: Tom Forrister
Pagan:: Finn Monteath
Donna:: Sanchia McCormack
Narrator:: Barbara Barnes
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler

1941, Iodine and Bandages

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Apr 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Tue 9^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Baltimore, 1941: an encounter over first aid begins Michael and Pauline's turbulent partnership. Stars Julianna Jennings. Show more

Contributors

Pauline:: Julianna Jennings
Michael:: Tom Forrister
Narrator:: Barbara Barnes
Mrs Anton:: Pandora Colin
Wanda:: Sarah Ridgeway
Mrs Brunek:: Sanchia McCormack
Katie:: Maeve Bluebell Wells
Mrs Golka:: Chetna Pandya
Mrs Kowalski:: Georgie Glen
Officer:: John Bowler
John Piazy:: Finlay Robertson
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler

1943, Once Upon a Time

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 11^th Apr 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 10^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Pauline's patience with Michael, motherhood, and living above the grocery store is wearing thin. Stars Julianna Jennings. Show more

Contributors

Pauline:: Julianna Jennings
Michael:: Tom Forrister
Narrator:: Barbara Barnes
Mrs Anton:: Pandora Colin
Eustace:: David Sterne
Mrs Serge:: Sanchia McCormack
Mrs Golka:: Chetna Pandya
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler

1950, Elmview Acres

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 12^th Apr 2017, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 11^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Pauline's boredom with Michael has caused her to look further afield for love. Stars Julianna Jennings and Tom Forrister. Show more

Contributors

Pauline:: Julianna Jennings
Michael:: Tom Forrister
Narrator:: Barbara Barnes
Alex:: Finlay Robertson
Mrs Barclay:: Sanchia McCormack
Mrs Anton:: Pandora Colin
Lindy:: Kayla Gal
George:: Finn Monteath
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler

1978, The Piano Teacher

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 18^th Apr 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 17^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

An unexpected encounter with Anna strikes just the right note for Michael - could it lead to something more? Stars Ian Porter. Show more

Contributors

Michael:: Ian Porter
Anna:: Georgie Glen
Pauline:: Sara Stewart
Pagan:: Noel Brooke
Karen:: Maeve Bluebell Wells
Narrator:: Barbara Barnes
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler

1984, No Hot Water

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 19^th Apr 2017, 10:41 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 18^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

After 13 years as a divorcee Pauline finds living by herself difficult - battling ageing and singledom. Stars Sara Stewart. Show more

Contributors

Pauline:: Sara Stewart
Karen:: Chetna Pandya
George:: David Sturzaker
Dun:: David Sterne
Katie:: Georgie Glen
Marilyn:: Sanchia McCormack
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series

The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler

2001, An Extra Marriage

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Apr 2017, 10:45 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 20^th Feb 2021, 02:15 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Michael returns to his old neighbourhood and old loves. Stars Ian Porter and Sara Stewart. Show more

Contributors

Michael:: Ian Porter
Pauline:: Sara Stewart
Young Pauline:: Julianna Jennings
Anna:: Georgie Glen
Pagan:: Tom Forrister
Lindy:: Jane Slavin
Narrator:: Barbara Barnes
Author:: Anne Tyler
Adaptor:: Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Director:: David Hunter

Genres

DramaRelationships & Romance

Series