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What He Would Have Wanted

When Caroline had an affair with Jen's husband, their 30-year friendship was over. A year on, Jen's mother is determined her husband's memorial will prompt a reconciliation.

When Caroline had an affair with Jen's husband Alex, their 30 year friendship was over. But a year on, following Jen's father's death, her mother is determined that his memorial will prompt a reconciliation - even if it takes place on Zoom.

And though Caroline's betrayal has cast a long shadow, Anne is keen to reveal some unknown facts about her. Although they may not excuse Caroline's infidelity with Alex, they make it clear that, in a time of plague, there are more important things to worry about than a moment of insecurity and madness.

Cast:
ANNE…..…… Barbara Flynn
JEN ……………Flora Montgomery
CAROLINE….Jane Slavin
SORCHA…….Nimmy March
GEOFFREY... Gerrard McArthur

Written by Viv Groskop
The extract read at the end of What He Would Have Wanted is from AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh.

Produced and Directed by Eoin O'Callaghan

A Big Fish Radio production for 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4

8 months left to listen

44 minutes

Last on

Wed 7 Apr 2021 14:15

Broadcasts

  • Fri 24 Jul 2020 14:15
  • Wed 7 Apr 2021 14:15

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