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2. The Charm Offensive

Episode 2 of 5

Simon is determined to use his charm to get written back into the will of the mother of his dead partner. Stars Haydn Gwynne.

Simon is determined to get written back into the will of Barbara, the mother of his dead partner, by using a charm offensive.

But Barbara is by turns demanding and offensive.

How can she be related to the woman he loved?

A moving exploration of grief written by Sarah Daniels.

Simon ...... Ben Miles
Barbara ...... Haydn Gwynne
Alison ...... Louise Brealey
Mel ...... Pippa Nixon
Police Officer ...... Shaun Prendergast
Police Officer ...... Karen Bartke

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2020.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 11 Sep 202403:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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