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Subterranean Homesick Blues. Image shows from L to R: John (Bill Nighy), Maggie (Anna Calder-Marshall)
Subterranean Homesick Blues

Subterranean Homesick Blues

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2015 - 2022
  • 25 episodes (5 series)

A couple who had an affair in their youth meet up again in their 60s. Stars Bill Nighy and Anna Calder-Marshall.

  • Series 5, Episode 1 repeated Monday 2nd December at 8:45am on Radio 4 Extra

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Series 5, Episode 1 - Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight

Maggie has survived the pandemic and a broken hip and is now a social media 'influencer'. John worries how he can protect her now she is so well-known? Perhaps vetting her phone messages isn't such a good idea.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 3rd January 2022
Time
12pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Monday 2nd December 2024 at 8:45am on Radio 4 Extra
  2. Monday 2nd December 2024 at 1:45pm on Radio 4 Extra
  3. Monday 2nd December 2024 at 7:45pm on Radio 4 Extra
  4. Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 3:45am on Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Bill Nighy John
Anna Calder-Marshall Maggie
Guest cast
Michael Begley Yuri
Writing team
Alison Kennedy (as A L Kennedy) Writer
Production team
Sally Avens Director

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