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Radio 4,09 May 2024,44 mins

The Missed Lives of Max and Judy (2/2)

Drama on 4

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Max and Judy are 18 when they first meet during a University lecture. They become friends. Just friends. And they meet up for chicken shop dates to discuss their failed relationships with other people. But missed opportunities and bad timing prevent anything more. When it looks like things might get serious, a misunderstanding drives them apart. Both devastated they each try to find a way to get over their heartbreak quickly - by wishing it away. They wake the next morning to find themselves 50 years older, having lived full lives completely separately. A mind-bending, time-warping, romantic comedy by Janina Matthewson (Creator of Within The Wires Podcast), starring Danuisa Samal, Carl Prekopp and Alison Steadman. Directed by Jonathan Mitchell of the hugely successful The Truth podcast. Cast: Narrator …… Alison Steadman Judy …… Danusia Samal Max …… Carl Prekopp Fiona …… Laura Elphinstone Jeremy …… Nicholas Boulton Author …… Curtis Kemlo Neighbour …… Natasha Arancini All other parts played by members of the cast Written by Janina Matthewson Directed, Sound Design and Original Music, Jonathan Mitchell Sound Engineer, Paul Clark Production Assistant, Charlotte Rose Producer and Casting, Emma Hearn Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4

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