Conversations from a Long Marriage

Name: Conversations from a Long Marriage
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800812406
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based on the beloved BBC Radio 4 comedy starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam

By Jan Etherington

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Summary

Conversations from a Long Marriage by Jan Etherington is a witty exploration of a long-lasting relationship. It follows an endearing couple navigating the everyday ups and downs of marriage with humour and affection. The dialogue-driven plot highlights their playful banter, revealing a deep connection tempered with love and understanding.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this delightful read if you appreciate witty banter and the intricacies of a long-term relationship. The charming and humorous portrayal of a couple in their "after happily ever after" years offers a heartwarming and relatable exploration of love, life's ups and downs, and the peculiar habits that make relationships unique.

Based on the hit BBC Radio 4 sitcom starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam

Based on the hit BBC Radio 4 sitcom starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam

Description

Joanna and Roger have been married for over forty years. Children of the sixties, they're still free spirits, drawn together by their passion for music - and each other.

Conversations from a Long Marriage is exactly that: following conversations that take them from the local café to their kitchen table, taking in her resentment of new glasses - a symbol of ageing - and fury at being lectured by the dental hygienist. He has a dodgy knee and is on statins, and when they discuss the marriage break-up of their closest friends, Sally and Peter, there's jealousy and talk of affairs. She suggests there are advantages to single beds and separate holidays, and wants to go clubbing in Ibiza for her imminent 'big' birthday.

Witty, big-hearted and a whole lot of fun, Conversations from a Long Marriage will resonate with couples of any age - but especially those who are still dancing in the kitchen, singing in the car and trying to keep the passion alive.

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Conversations from a Long Marriage by Jan Etherington is praised for its sublime humour and touching narrative, featuring the talents of Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam in a compelling two-hander format. The dialogue is both witty and warm, showcasing Etherington's brilliant writing. It cleverly addresses challenging subjects like ageing and mortality with affectionate humour and insight, creating moments that are both amusing and unexpectedly poignant.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800812406

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Fiction General Fiction Humour Jan Etherington

About the Author

Jan Etherington is an award-winning British writer, journalist and broadcaster. For over thirty years she has been writing hit radio and TV comedy series with her husband (of almost forty years) and writing partner, Gavin Petrie. Conversations from a Long Marriage, originally on Radio 4, is her first solo narrative comedy. It won Best Radio Comedy in 2020 at the Voice of the Listener and Viewer Awards, and was nominated for the same in 2022 at the Writers' Guild Awards. The fifth series will begin in early 2024.