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The group discover that Simon has been keeping another big secret – and it’s not just him! Starring John Hannah. From 2016.

The group discover that Simon has been keeping another big secret from them. But he's not the only one keeping a secret. In fact, he's not even the only one keeping THAT particular secret.

Continuing the award-nominated comedy drama set in Alcoholics Anonymous, written by Pete Jackson and inspired by his own road to recovery.

It follows the lives of five very different recovering alcoholics. Taking place entirely at their weekly meetings, we hear them moan, argue, laugh, fall apart, fall in love and - most importantly - tell their stories.

Simon............John Hannah
Marion...........Julia Deakin
Fiona.............Rebecca Front
Julie...............Sue Johnston
Danno............Paul Kaye
Andy..............Eddie Marsan

Writer Pete Jackson is a recovering alcoholic and has spent time in Alcoholics Anonymous. It was there he found support from the unlikeliest group of disparate souls - with one common bond. As well as offering the support he needed throughout a difficult time, AA also offered a weekly, sometimes daily, dose of hilarity, upset, heartbreak and friendship.

There are lots of different kinds of AA meetings. Love in Recovery is about meetings where people tell their stories. There are funny stories, sad stories, stories of small victories and milestones, stories of loss, stories of hope, and those stories that you really shouldn't laugh at - but still do, along with the storyteller.

Written and created by Pete Jackson

Producer/Director: Ben Worsfield

A Lucky Giant production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in March 2016.

28 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 Mar 202023:00

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Credits

RoleContributor
MarionJulia Deakin
FionaRebecca Front
SimonJohn Hannah
JulieSue Johnston
DannoPaul Kaye
AndyEddie Marsan
WriterPete Jackson
ProducerBen Worsfield
DirectorBen Worsfield

Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 Mar 201623:00
  • Tue 3 Apr 201818:30
  • Tue 10 Apr 201807:30
  • Tue 10 Apr 201817:30
  • Tue 10 Apr 201822:00
  • Wed 11 Apr 201805:30
  • Fri 6 Mar 202023:00

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