Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
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| 01 | 20231211 | A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. Celine (a pianist) and her boyfriend Luke (a serial cheater) are to be married. However, on the night of their engagement party, Luke disappears with Celine's ex-girlfriend - Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. The Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer born in Dublin. Her debut novel ‘Exciting Times' was a Sunday Times bestseller. She has been short-listed and long-listed for several prizes, including the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Author: Naoise Dolan Abridger: Rowan Routh Producer: Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. The walk home from a party leads to a surprising proposal. Whilst debating whether they're the marriage type, Celine and Luke's argument leads to an astonishing outcome. A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. As read by Seána Kerslake (‘Bad Sisters'). Reader: Seána Kerslake |
| 02 | 20231212 | A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. Celine (a pianist) and her boyfriend Luke (a serial cheater) are to be married. However, on the night of their engagement party, Luke disappears with Celine's ex-girlfriend - Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. The Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer born in Dublin. Her debut novel ‘Exciting Times' was a Sunday Times bestseller. She has been short-listed and long-listed for several prizes, including the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Author: Naoise Dolan Abridger: Rowan Routh Producer: Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. The engagement party is in full swing, but where is the groom? When Luke disappears from his own engagement party, Celine can't help but be suspicious. A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. As read by Seána Kerslake (‘Bad Sisters'). Reader: Seána Kerslake |
| 03 | 20231213 | A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. Celine (a pianist) and her boyfriend Luke (a serial cheater) are to be married. However, on the night of their engagement party, Luke disappears with Celine's ex-girlfriend - Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. The Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer born in Dublin. Her debut novel ‘Exciting Times' was a Sunday Times bestseller. She has been short-listed and long-listed for several prizes, including the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Author: Naoise Dolan Abridger: Rowan Routh Producer: Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Celine's sister, Phoebe, decides to find Luke. Phoebe searches for her future brother-in-law, only to wish she'd never found him. A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. As read by Seána Kerslake (‘Bad Sisters'). Reader: Seána Kerslake |
| 04 | 20231214 | A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. Celine (a pianist) and her boyfriend Luke (a serial cheater) are to be married. However, on the night of their engagement party, Luke disappears with Celine's ex-girlfriend - Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. The Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer born in Dublin. Her debut novel ‘Exciting Times' was a Sunday Times bestseller. She has been short-listed and long-listed for several prizes, including the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Author: Naoise Dolan Abridger: Rowan Routh Producer: Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Old feelings create new problems for the best man Archie. Waking up with a stranger in his bed and a daunting day ahead, Archie must decide if his role in the wedding party is actually a good idea. A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. As read by Seána Kerslake (‘Bad Sisters'). Reader: Seána Kerslake |
| 05 | 20231215 | A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. Celine (a pianist) and her boyfriend Luke (a serial cheater) are to be married. However, on the night of their engagement party, Luke disappears with Celine's ex-girlfriend - Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. The Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer born in Dublin. Her debut novel ‘Exciting Times' was a Sunday Times bestseller. She has been short-listed and long-listed for several prizes, including the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Author: Naoise Dolan Abridger: Rowan Routh Producer: Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Archie tells Luke how he's been feeling. After realising the truth about his feelings for Luke, Archie decides to come clean about the fast approaching wedding. A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. As read by Seána Kerslake (‘Bad Sisters'). Reader: Seána Kerslake |
| 06 | 20231218 | A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. As read by Archie Steele. Celine (a pianist) and her boyfriend Luke (a serial cheater) are to be married. However, on the night of their engagement party, Luke disappears with Celine's ex-girlfriend - Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. The Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer born in Dublin. Her debut novel ‘Exciting Times' was a Sunday Times bestseller. She has been short-listed and long-listed for several prizes, including the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Reader: Archie Steele Author: Naoise Dolan Abridger: Rowan Routh Producer: Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. The night before the wedding, Luke starts to write his speech. Whilst attempting to write his wedding speech, the groom thinks back to when he first met Celine. |
| 07 | 20231219 | A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. Celine (a pianist) and her boyfriend Luke (a serial cheater) are to be married. However, on the night of their engagement party, Luke disappears with Celine's ex-girlfriend - Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. The Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer born in Dublin. Her debut novel ‘Exciting Times' was a Sunday Times bestseller. She has been short-listed and long-listed for several prizes, including the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Reader: Archie Steele Author: Naoise Dolan Abridger: Rowan Routh Producer: Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production Luke explains what happened on the night of his engagement party. Conflicted groom Luke confesses what Maria told him in the hotel on the night of his engagement party. As read by Archie Steele. |
| 08 | 20231220 | A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. As read by Seána Kerslake (‘Bad Sisters'). Celine (a pianist) and her boyfriend Luke (a serial cheater) are to be married. However, on the night of their engagement party, Luke disappears with Celine's ex-girlfriend - Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. The Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer born in Dublin. Her debut novel ‘Exciting Times' was a Sunday Times bestseller. She has been short-listed and long-listed for several prizes, including the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Reader: Seána Kerslake Author: Naoise Dolan Abridger: Rowan Routh Producer: Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Hours before the wedding, Luke confides in Vivian. Hoping to finally make a decision about his marriage, Luke asks his friend Vivian for some brutally honesty advice. |
| 09 | 20231221 | A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. As read by Seána Kerslake (‘Bad Sisters'). Celine (a pianist) and her boyfriend Luke (a serial cheater) are to be married. However, on the night of their engagement party, Luke disappears with Celine's ex-girlfriend - Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. The Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer born in Dublin. Her debut novel ‘Exciting Times' was a Sunday Times bestseller. She has been short-listed and long-listed for several prizes, including the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Reader: Seána Kerslake Author: Naoise Dolan Abridger: Rowan Routh Producer: Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. It's the morning of the wedding and the bride and groom are getting ready\u2026 On the morning of her wedding, Celine confides in Phoebe. Meanwhile Luke receives an unexpected visitor. |
| 10 | 20231222 | A sparky comedic exploration of modern love and millennial malaise from the Irish author Naoise Dolan. As read by Seána Kerslake (‘Bad Sisters'). Celine (a pianist) and her boyfriend Luke (a serial cheater) are to be married. However, on the night of their engagement party, Luke disappears with Celine's ex-girlfriend - Phoebe (the bridesmaid and Celine's sister) just wants to get to the bottom of Luke's frequent unexplained disappearances. The Author Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer born in Dublin. Her debut novel ‘Exciting Times' was a Sunday Times bestseller. She has been short-listed and long-listed for several prizes, including the Women's Prize for Fiction, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. Reader: Seána Kerslake Author: Naoise Dolan Abridger: Rowan Routh Producer: Michael Shannon Executive Editor: Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production. Moments before the wedding ceremony, Luke gets a surprising phone call. On the morning of her wedding, Celine asks her sister to tell her the truth about what happened on the night of her engagement party. |