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The Second Violin

Leo and Laura return to Paisley, where his wife died, and Leo meets a musician with a secret. Starring Mark Bonnar. From 2020.

Edinburgh widower Leo still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he’s alone; even though daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life.

Leo and Laura return to Paisley where his wife died and Leo meets a musician with a secret.

Starring Mark Bonnar and Beth Marshall.

Wry, narrative comedy written by Michael Chaplin

The funeral of Leo's wife Tamsin was barely over before become a magnet to all kinds of attractive women, while his grown up arctic weather analyst daughter and sparky, opinionated cleaning lady offer unasked for advice.

Prepare to meet more of these women who come into Leo's life.

Leo Fabiani ...... Mark Bonnar
Tamsin Fabiani ...... Beth Marshall
Laura Fabiani ...... Samara Maclaren
Laurel ...... Melody Grove

Directors: Marilyn Imrie & Michael Chaplin

A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2020.

28 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Wed 12 Aug 202011:30
  • Thu 4 Jul 202408:00
  • Thu 4 Jul 202413:00
  • Thu 4 Jul 202419:00
  • Fri 5 Jul 202403:00