The Wake
The group take Andy to his mother's wake. He wants leave promptly - but it’s not that simple. Stars Eddie Marsan. From 2016.
Second series of the award-nominated comedy drama set in Alcoholics Anonymous, written by Pete Jackson and inspired by his own road to recovery. Stars Sue Johnston, John Hannah, Eddie Marsan, Rebecca Front, Paul Kaye and Julia Deakin.
Love in Recovery follows the lives of five very different recovering alcoholics. Taking place entirely at their weekly meetings, we hear them moan, argue, laugh, fall apart, fall in love and - most importantly - tell their stories.
In this final episode of the series, the group leave their meeting room to take Andy (Eddie Marsan) to his mum's wake. Andy hasn't seen the rest of his family in a long time and he's nervous, anxious and a little angry. He just wants to say goodbye to his mum and leave. But it's not as simple as that.
Writer Pete Jackson is a recovering alcoholic and has spent time in Alcoholics Anonymous. It was there he found support from the unlikeliest group of disparate souls - with one common bond. As well as offering the support he needed throughout a difficult time, AA also offered a weekly, sometimes daily, dose of hilarity, upset, heartbreak and friendship.
There are lots of different kinds of AA meetings. Love in Recovery is about meetings where people tell their stories. There are funny stories, sad stories, stories of small victories and milestones, stories of loss, stories of hope, and those stories that you really shouldn't laugh at - but still do, along with the storyteller.
Written and created by Pete Jackson
Producer/Director: Ben Worsfield
A Lucky Giant production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Maeve | Rachel Atkins |
Marion | Julia Deakin |
Fiona | Rebecca Front |
Simon | John Hannah |
Nora | Moira Jackson |
Bloke in Car | Pete Jackson |
Julie | Sue Johnston |
Danno | Paul Kaye |
Geoff | Bill Kilshaw |
Conor | Gary Lilburn |
Andy | Eddie Marsan |
Writer | Pete Jackson |
Producer | Ben Worsfield |
Director | Ben Worsfield |
Broadcasts
- Tue 19 Apr 2016 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Tue 24 Apr 2018 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Tue 1 May 2018 07:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 1 May 2018 17:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 1 May 2018 22:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 2 May 2018 05:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 27 Mar 2020 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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Love in Recovery
Comedy drama by Pete Jackson, set in Alcoholics Anonymous