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5. Nothing to Lose

Episode 5 of 5

With time running out, will Jim find a way of using his family woes to salvage his novel idea? Stars Paul Ritter.

Jim has had an eventful week: his mother Iris revealed that the love of her life was not in fact his father but Angelo, an Italian prisoner of war with whom she had an affair as a teenager.

Meanwhile, Jim's despairing wife Kath has threatened separation following his crusade to turn his life into a novel. With nothing to lose, Jim has staged an audacious reunion.

Conclusion of the comedy-drama by Tony Grounds.

Jim ...... Paul Ritter
Kath ...... Sophie Thompson
Iris ...... Marcia Warren

Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013.

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15 minutes

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Sat 16 Dec 202303:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

JimPaul Ritter
IrisMarcia Warren
KathSophie Thompson
Shop AssistantWill Howard
DirectorSasha Yevtushenko

Broadcasts

  • Fri 18 Jan 201310:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 18 Jan 201319:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 15 Dec 202307:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 Dec 202312:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 Dec 202317:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 16 Dec 202303:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra