Meera Syal's autobiographical novel was published in 1996 and she adapted it herself and took the part of the wife's best friend - therefore something of a personal project. 1972: the Midlands (cue a variety of dodgy accents). She doesn't shy away from violence and racism present in backwater town. Marks off for not featuring any Bowie in the soundtrack.
Anna Brewster and Chandeep Uppal are the titular couple, with Ayeesha Dharker and Sanjeev Bhaskar as parents. With Omaid Djalili, Lynne Redgrave, Max Beesley, Kathy Burke, Mark Williams and Christine Tremarco.
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