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Love in Recovery: Series 3
- The BBC Radio 4 Comedy Drama
- Narrated by: John Hannah, Paul Kaye, Rebecca Front, Sue Johnston, Johnny Vegas
- Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins
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Summary
Third series of the critically acclaimed comedy drama set in Alcoholics Anonymous, containing exclusive, unbroadcast material. Written by Pete Jackson and inspired by his own road to recovery, Love in Recovery stars Rebecca Front, John Hannah, Sue Johnston, Paul Kaye and Johnny Vegas.
Love in Recovery follows the lives of five very different recovering alcoholics. Johnny Vegas is Andy, the sweet but simple self-appointed group leader. Sue Johnston plays straight talking Julie, who's been known to have the odd relapse here and there - and everywhere. Rebecca Front is the snobby and spikey Fiona, an ex-banker who had it all and then lost the lot. John Hannah is Simon, a snide journalist who’s not an alcoholic – he got caught drink driving, his boss made him attend the meeting, but he fell in love with Fiona and stayed – and despite her best efforts, she fell in love with him too. Paul Kaye is Danno, a down and out two-bit chancer with a shady past but a lot of heart, who’s desperate to turn his life around.
As we follow their weekly meetings, we hear them moan, argue, laugh, fall apart, fall in love and most importantly, tell their stories. And in series three, the group faces bigger highs and lows than ever before.
Writer Pete Jackson is a recovering alcoholic and has spent time in Alcoholics Anonymous. It was there he found, as most people do, support from the unlikeliest group of disparate souls, all banded together due to 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.
Love in Recovery doesn’t seek to represent an AA meeting exactly as it might happen in real life, but to capture the funny stories, the sad stories, the stories of small victories and of huge milestones, stories of loss, stories of hope, and most importantly, the many many highs and lows in the journey of recovery.
Cast
Fiona….. Rebecca Front
Simon….. John Hannah
Julie….. Sue Johnston
Danno….. Paul Kaye
Andy..... Johnny Vegas
Written and created by Pete Jackson
Producer/Director: Ben Worsfield
A King Bert production for BBC Radio 4
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Critic reviews
Praise for Series 1 and 2: "Bright, bold, original comedy by Pete Jackson with a sparkling cast." (The Telegraph)
"One of the finest casts on radio for years...the series is set to become a classic." (Radio Times)
What listeners say about Love in Recovery: Series 3
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- The Accidental Journalist
- 03-07-23
Brilliant but
Brilliantly and emotionally written and acted. I do love Jonny Vegas and his interpretation of Andy is fantastic but I can’t help but miss Eddie Marsen in the role. It’s a more emotive series but I do miss the interludes between Eddie and Julia Deakin. Ended on a cliffhanger and do hope we get a series 4
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- Kindle Customer
- 13-10-20
Was dano drunk?
Loved this series but did dano have a drink in episode 6?
This series was the most honest/heart breaking. Loved it.... Close to home
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- Johnson248
- 18-12-20
Great comedy
Recently discovered this series on the radio and have since bought the first two series too. It’s touching and hilarious with great actors.
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- Beanies
- 27-10-20
Blooming Heartbreaking
Season 3 goes rather dark in places. But, as usual, fantastic performances. And the laugh you get at the end is not the one you expect.
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- Sue Holt
- 04-07-23
An incredible series
Really really good series; incredible characters & stories. Hurry up with the next series please, I want to know what happens!
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- bonnie
- 29-10-21
Excellent Acting
I've listened to this three times and love it - it is a deep and comic exploration of relationships between members of an AA group and their struggles with remaining sober.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-07-23
Feel as though I’m there with them
Characters feel real & the emotion pours through my speaker from the performances. The humour is brilliant too. The light and shade of individual lives who would never usually cross paths, but bonds are created.
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- Debbie Hull
- 04-08-23
Brilliant
True to life
Great characters
Well performed
Puts it all in a nutshell whether you are a drinker or not
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- Mazza
- 27-03-19
Excellent writing and performances
Sharp writing but I do miss the original Andy and Marion.
Hope there are many more series
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- david
- 04-04-19
simply the best
simply the best thing I've listened to for a long time. everyone needs to listen
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