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The Bishop's Wife

Leo meets a friend of his late wife who has a secret that leads him to question his spouse. Starring Mark Bonnar. From 2019.

Leo meets a new friend of his wife who has a secret in store for him, causing Leo to question just how well he knew his beloved deceased wife...

Starring Mark Bonnar and Beth Marshall.

Wry, narrative comedy written by Michael Chaplin

The funeral of Leo's wife Tamsin was barely over before he acquired a new status as an eligible bachelor. The women in his circle are beginning to seek his company and win his affection.; while his mother, his grown up arctic weather analyst daughter and newly acquired, sparky, opinionated cleaning lady offer unasked for advice.

His life becomes ever more complicated and demanding.

Each episode traces his growing relationship with a different woman, as the ghost of Tamsin, who knew all of these women well, turns up at bedtime to venture an opinion too.

Leo becomes increasingly haunted by the mystery surrounding Tamsin’s accident, miles from home.

Leo Fabiani ...... Mark Bonnar
Tamsin Fabiani ...... Beth Marshall
Rose Fabiani ...... Sandra Voe
Sadie ...... Tracy Wiles
Hilary ...... Nicola Grier

Director: Marilyn Imrie

A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2019.

28 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Mon 14 Jan 201911:30
  • Thu 9 Jul 202023:00
  • Mon 7 Feb 202207:00
  • Mon 7 Feb 202217:00
  • Tue 8 Feb 202205:00
  • Sun 13 Feb 202209:30
  • Tue 5 Dec 202307:30
  • Tue 5 Dec 202312:30
  • Tue 5 Dec 202317:30
  • Wed 6 Dec 202302:30