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A New Way of Living by Martyn Wade

4 Extra Debut. When friends visit, Amelia and Des begin to see their own marriage in a different light. Stars Ray Brooks and Alison Steadman.

Amelia and Des's marriage is one of friendly companionship, but Des has long since decamped to the spare room.

He is forced to come out of it when some rather dreary friends come to stay.

The other couple behave so badly that Des and Amelia begin to see their own relationship in a new light.

Starring Ray Brooks and Alison Steadman.

Written by Martyn Wade.

Des .... Ray Brooks
Amelia .... Alison Steadman
Robert .... Colin Starkey
Jane .... Jennifer Piercey

Director: Cherry Cookson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1987.

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45 minutes

Last on

Tue 15 Apr 2025 05:00
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  • Tue 15 Apr 2025 05:00
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