A pilot of Conversations From A … Your email address will not be published. It’s the second series of Conversations From a Long Marriage, starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam, for BBC Radio 4. She suggested there are advantages to single beds, separate holidays and wanted to go clubbing in Ibiza for her imminent ‘big’ birthday. Before it went out at 11.30am which meant you either to be at home or out driving in the car to hear it. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The show followed their conversations that took them from the local café, to their kitchen table, taking in her resentment of new glasses – a symbol of ageing – and fury at being lectured by the dental hygienist. Interview by Alexandra … She has experienced the same ‘trapped’ feeling that we all have but it has also provided material for the second series of her Radio 4 comedy Conversations From A Long Marriage which returns for a new series on December 30. They are like no-one I know – or want to know.”. With the London Symphony Orchestra. I cannot see any where to download them and would be very happy to pay for a CD if that is what is required. Roger Allam says he doesn’t have a routine but starts every day with a mug of strong builder’s tea. “Harry is forced to explain why he’s not spending Christmas at Sandringham. Loved, loved the entire series 1 & 2. It’s not the first time that Etherington creates a radio hit, but her writing didn’t always find its way to the screen. My husband and I were in hysterics as it was like replaying our conversation when he came out of hospital, and believe me, we needed some laughter! Soon it became clear that episode was a success and that the story resonated deeply with the audience (All-Allam.com received quite a few messages from people asking for a copy.) I hope more are in the pipeline. The show will also return to Radio 4 for a Christmas special and a 2019 series. Now they’re liaising between radio and TV at the BBC all the time. So, if my couple had names it would prevent listeners from fully accepting that the pair in the drama could be them.”, A zoom capture showing Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam in separate recording studios for the second socially distanced series of Conversations From A Long Marriage - Credit: Jan Etherington. Starts at 7pm, get your free ticket here. We follow them from cafe to kitchen table as they try to keep the passion alive. https://www.maturetimes.co.uk/conversations-from-a-long-marriage-radio-4 Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam return as the married couple who met in the Summer of Love and are still passionate about music, life - and each other. Hi Vanessa, I’ve finally got an answer for you. Conversations from a Long Marriage is a two-hander comedy, starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam, as a long-married couple who met in the Summer of Love … Stu says: Five observations following Ipswich Town's 3-0 defeat at Northampton Town, Grandfather-of-two 'died with dignity' in hospice while serving life sentence, 'Loving and devoted' - Family pay tribute to mother-of-five found in park, Community thanked for helping seriously burned man at Hadleigh petrol station. Please do not transfer it to TV, the clue is in the series title. Having just listened to my cassette of CFALM from Christmas 2018, wondering if we are anywhere near a new ‘episode,’ radio or televisual? It’s a two-hander about a long-married couple who met during the Summer of Love and are still passionate about life, music and each other. “It’s the recognized comedy slot so we should pick up even more listeners. Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam play a couple who have been married ‘for ever’. Are they ever likely to be on bbcsounds? Filmed at the Harold Pinter Theatre during lockdown, Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece Uncle Vanya airs on BBC 4 at 10pm. As a one-off episode broadcast on Radio 4 on New Year’s Day, Conversations from a Long Marriage portrayed Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam as a married couple for over 40 years. Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam previously played a (very) old married couple in Michael Frayn’s Matchbox Theatre (2015). Thursday 13th September 2018, 8:34pm. Discovered this gentle comedy that rings so true on bbc sounds. “When Jo said she would do it, it was perfect. Latest News Conversations From A Long Marriage. - Credit: Jan Etherington, This latest series, bolstered by glowing reviews from the first series that went out last January, has been promoted to Radio 4’s prime-time 6.30pm spot which Jan is delighted about. Thank you Jan. Will definitely be listening to the next series. This is the best ever programme – please, please keep it going. It would make a terrific gift!! Can you please tell me how I can obtain a copy of all the episodes? Thanks to Jan Etherington for the delightful Christmas Eve Conversation that celebrated the talents of Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam. I look forward to the series – Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam play a married couple who met in the Summer of Love and have stayed together ever since. Have just listened to Conversations from a Long Marriage, BBC Radio 4 @ 11-30 15th. I have just listened to the last episode broadcast on Radio 4. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088RN4B9Y/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_awdb_fnfkFbW7QZGWQ. For Suffolk writer Jan Etherington, lockdown has been something of a mixed blessing. Enjoy! Many thanks in anticipation. Listen to audiobooks narrated by Roger Allam. A real family with its own dynamics away from the glare of public life.”. She is still works as a freelance newspaper writer, contributing travel, features and comment articles to many national newspapers and magazines, including a monthly column to the EADT’s Suffolk magazine. More please , These series have been amazing, didn’t want them to end. Hi Judith, all episodes will become available on Audible on 22 October 2020, including the pilot episode that you missed. I’m sure it’s a restorative mirror for many couples, and should be available for GP’s to prescribe. - Credit: Matt Stronge. You can relisten to the first 6 episodes on Audible.com. A beautiful and funny series. Children of the '60s, they are still free spirits, drawn together by … https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088RN4B9Y/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_awdb_fnfkFbW7QZGWQ. Comedy, starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam as a long-married couple who are trying to keep the passion alive in their relationship. Jan, Joanna, Roger, and Claire have produced a little gem. Jan Etherington’s splendid writing in Conversations. Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as the couple who’ve been married ‘for ever’ but are still passionate about each other. This BBC radio drama starring our own Roger Allam (Fred Thursday) and the always lovely Joanna Lumley (she starred in the Lewis episode, ‘Counter Culture Blues’) is endearingly, funny and well worth a listen. Children of the Sixties, they were still free spirits, drawn together by their passion for music – and each other. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088RN4B9Y/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_awdb_fnfkFbW7QZGWQ. My husband is presently re-listening to all four episodes and we both wish there were many more. It was written for Theatre on the Coast, the summer theatre in Southwold, in August. There’s a repeat on BBC Radio 4 on January 15th at 11:30 am, followed by the new series starting January 22nd. However, as she explains, times have changed: the creation of BBC Studios means the corporation’s radio and television production teams are liaising with each other again in an attempt to develop formats. Once again, we listen in on their warm, witty 'conversations', which dance around topics big and small: from health scares and jealousy to disagreements about TV viewing and sourdough bread. Joanna Lumley is an Indian born English actress and comedian. Their warm and witty conversations dance around everyday chores and appointments as well as dealing with problems within long-held friendships, and tackling their own frustrations with each other. “It’s an affectionate look at how relationships work over a long period of time and how people drive each other mad and then make up and rediscover why they first fell for one another all those years ago.”, Jan Etherington with her dog Jagger on Walberswick beach Joanna's nursing skills are found wanting after Roger's knee operation. I persuaded my husband of over 43 years to listen and he was smiling too. Second Thoughts, Faith In The Future and Next Of Kin. Better late than never!”, BBC Studios has commissioned the TV pilot, for which a script has now been written. Our industry faces testing times, which is why we're asking for your support. Speaking from her home in Walberswick, Jan says that the inspiration for the series came from her own life experiences and, although it is not autobiographical, there are scenes and elements which have been drawn from her own long relationship with husband and writing partner Gavin Petrie. Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam reunite for a new series of Conversations from a Long Marriage on BBC Radio 4. Every episode is an absolutely spot on trip through our own 45 years ! Enjoy! Jan Etherington took the words right out of my mouth during the episode about the knee op! Written by Jan Etherington. Another Roger Allam … Missed it? Her early career, as a journalist, began on music magazines and continued through features, humorous columns and star interviews for major newspapers and magazines. The first six episodes of the BBC radio comedy drama about a couple who have been married for over 40 years but are still passionate about life, love and each other

Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam play a married couple who met in the Summer of Love and have stayed together ever since. Bbc radio 4. conversations from a long marriage. My partner and I, both retired, loved this series. Joanna lumley and roger allam play a long married couple trying to keep the passion alive. Wonderful combination of brilliant writing by Jan Ethrington and masterful acting delivery. Joanna Lumley Michael Palin Kenneth Branagh Alan Wicker Johnny Morris David Attenborough Camilla Parker Bowles Keith Richards George Melly John Simpson ... Roger Allam Derek Walcott Freddie Jones Edward Petherbridge in that order. Her comedy series begins on BBC Radio 4 - starring Joanna Lumley, and Roger Allam (from TV's Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour). How refreshing. Great Performances presents the U.S. premiere of Conor McPherson’s adaptation of Uncle Vanya on PBS at 9pm. Every contribution will help us continue to produce local journalism that makes a measurable difference to our community. Jan Etherington, pictured with Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam recording the first series of Conversations From A Long Marriage in 2019 I was tired of the stereotypical ‘babyboomer’ portrayals, of those who have ‘become old’, none of which reflected the ‘still the same inside’ attitude of me – and my friends. Are all the ‘conversations’ available as a book? Now Radio 4 has recorded another episode set to be broadcast on Christmas Eve, with a four-part series to follow in 2019, and a six-part in 2021. Perfect cast, the magnificent Joanna Lumley and Roger Allan made the listening ‘unturnoffable’!! Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam play a couple who have been married for over 40 years. If you have a question please contact the team. Phil darling, it’s Kate at the door” it sounds contrived and awful, so I deliberately wanted to steer away from that, “But, I also wanted to make my couple ‘universal’ – I wanted people to listen in and recognize themselves, relive situations that they had been in or hear conversations that they had had being repeated back to them on the radio. “At first we thought that a vaccine would be quickly found or it would die off during the summer but as that clearly didn’t happen, the BBC felt that we should at least acknowledge that the pandemic was happening so we changed the sort of things that they were able to as the year unfolds.”, Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam recording the first series of Conversations From A Long Marriage written by Suffolk writer Jan Etherington Jan Etherington, pictured with Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam recording the first series of Conversations From A Long Marriage in 2019, Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam who star in the Radio 4 comedy Conversations From A Long Marriage which returns on December 30 at 6.30pm, Jan Etherington with her dog Jagger on Walberswick beach, Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam recording the first series of Conversations From A Long Marriage written by Suffolk writer Jan Etherington, A zoom capture showing Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam in separate recording studios for the second socially distanced series of Conversations From A Long Marriage, Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam, stars of Jan Etherington's Radio 4 comedy Conversations From A Long Marriage, pictured before the age of Covid, Jan Etherington and Joanna Lumley conducting an open air read through of the scripts for the new series of Conversations From A Long Marriage, 'We've got to be better - myself included' - Cook on 3-0 loss at Northampton Town, 'Nothing surprises me anymore' - Judge on Town departure, Ratings: How the Ipswich Town players performed in their 3-0 defeat to Northampton, DHL driver apologises after 'dangerous' driving in Ipswich rat-run. Happy New Year! “Joanna is in her 70s and no-one would accuse her of being a doddery OAP, she’s bold, out there, engaging with the world. I have so enjoyed this wonderful gentle comedy, so true to life; the actors are brilliant. Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam are set to star as a couple in a new BBC TV sitcom pilot; The pilot will be based on the pre-existing Radio 4 format Conversations From A Long Marriage; Created by Jan Etherington, the show will also return to Radio 4 … “When we asked her who she would like to play opposite, she suggested Roger Allam and I thought that was perfect because he has that seductive, world-weary voice that commands your attention. Absolutely adore this gem hidden away in the daily schedules wish it could be repeated Sunday evenings to start off the week on a good foot . They are very capable delivering both laughter and tears.”, Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam, stars of Jan Etherington's Radio 4 comedy Conversations From A Long Marriage, pictured before the age of Covid “When we were recording a 21 year old production assistant, told me after we had finished one scene: ‘I had exactly that conversation with my girlfriend this morning,’ which pleased me no end.”. In addition Jan is also working with the Ink Festival, Halesworth’s new writing festival which returns in April. Their conversations are practical, passionate, hilarious - and familiar to every couple. All content on this site remains copyright of the owners. What a fantastic programme. Thank you so much and if possible please pass on thanks to Joanna and Jan. Can you release a playlist of all the lovely music that is featured during the two series please? I now have most of my friends tuned in – we are so hoping there will be more but even if this is the end please express our thanks to all involved for cheering us up during the somewhat sombre times lately – absolutely fabulous!! Just a note to say thank you for your work with Joanna Lumley delivering Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam return as the married couple who met in the Summer of Love and are still passionate about music, life - and each other. He had a dodgy knee and was on statins, and when they discussed the marriage break-up of their closest friends, Sally and Peter, there was jealousy and talk of affairs. Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam are set to star as a couple in a new BBC TV sitcom pilot based on the pre-existing Radio 4 format Conversations From A Long Marriage by Jan Etherington. In September 2016, she presented Joanna Lumley's Japan, a three-part documentary series for ITV and in July 2017, she presented Joanna Lumley's India for ITV. 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