Episode 1
Jack and Karen have been happily married for 19 years. Karen is contentedly burbling along in her humdrum, happy-enough life. Then she finds an odd text on Jack's phone.
Karen's a busy mum of teenage girls, contentedly burbling along in her humdrum, happy-enough life. She finds an odd text on husband Jack's phone. Her confrontation reveals a seismic shock she did not see coming.
This is writer Nicholas McInerny's autobiographical look at modern relationships.
Jack and Karen are nothing out of the ordinary. They have been happily married for years and are convinced every problem can be worked through. Until Jack decides he really is gay.
Seeking stability at all costs for themselves and for the children, they navigate the bumpy journey of finding a lover for Jack by going for the 'closed loop' arrangement. It sounds just about possible - in theory. But getting consensus all round for their 3-way partnership is far from straightforward. And Karen doesn't want to share her husband. She wants everything to stay the same.
Writer: Nicholas McInerny
Music: instrumental by Greg Wise, vocals by Amy Liptrott
Producer: Melanie Harris
Sound designer: Eloise Whitmore
A Sparklab production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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Writer Nicholas McInerny discusses his coming out after 19 years of marriage.
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"I actually felt physically sick writing that scene"
Duration: 03:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Karen | Julia Ford |
| Naomi | Katriona Perrett |
| Ella | Ellie Bindman |
| Cecily | Liza Sadovy |
| Miranda | Liza Sadovy |
| Jack | Greg Wise |
| Ben | Con O'Neill |
| Writer | Nicholas McInerny |
| Music | Greg Wise |
| Music | Amy Liptrott |
| Producer | Melanie Harris |
Broadcasts
- Mon 12 Aug 2013 10:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Mon 12 Aug 2013 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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