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As Time Goes By

By: Bob Larbey
Narrated by: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer
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Summary

Dame Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer star as old flames Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle. Their love story was all set for a happy ending in the 1950s when Jean was a student nurse and Lionel, a young army officer. But he was posted abroad and they lost touch. Thirty-eight years later, Lionel has returned to London to publish his autobiography and, through a strange coincidence, he is reunited with Jean who has set up a secretarial agency.

Specially adapted in six episodes for BBC Radio 2, this hugely popular BBC1 bittersweet comedy about the reunited lovers asks the burning question, Can the flame of passion still flicker in middle age?

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Sublime

Love it.. love it.. love it.. wish there was more..who wouldn't want 'time goes by' to ever end..

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more please

excellent ,my go to listen...please please put more on here, we beed the rest of the episodes

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LOL

Charming and delightful. This has been a breath of fresh air to listen to. A real classic production.

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timeless..

amazing shame it's not the whole series, as I was a great fan. Let's hope some more are put on here.

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Amusing

Lovely simple story line with interesting characters. Quality of recording is very good.... Good clarity. Very enjoyable. Shall look out for the rest of series.

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Laugh Out Loud Funny!

This is so good, and so funny. This is just what you need when you've had a rubbish day. Sit back, relax, it will make you smile and laugh. A great pick me up a tonic for the time we are living in. I just wished there was more.

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As time goes by..

I Absolutely loved it!!! I Very sad when it ended!!. Need chapter two now. 😁😁😁

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Timeless comedy

Relaxing and a joy to replay. Unforgetable . Did me a power of good.Sally Bowman.

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fantastic

never get bored listening to o this or watching hope they make some more to go on here

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A few plot holes bit entertaining

The radio version of the sitcom condenses the events of the TV series, something which results in a few plot holes. Still very entertaining though.

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