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The Lovers

A young couple at an impasse take inspiration from their favourite artists to work out their future.

By Andy Grace Edwards.

Poignant drama about love, art and the healing power of a big old walk.

Sam and Liv’s are a couple and a performance artist collective. But their personal and artistic relationships have reached a fork in the road, so they turn to their favourite performance artists in search of inspiration.

Marina Abramovitch and Ulay once walked The Great Wall of China for their art. Now Sam and Liv will walk the Southern Upland Way...

Cast in Order of Appearance:
Liv … Chloe Ann Tyler
Sam … Reuben Joseph
Dee … Wendy Seager
Helen … Anne Lacey

Original music by Fraser Jackson
Sound Design by Andy Hay

Production Co-ordinator: Rosalind Gibson
Directed by Kirsty Williams

Release date:

44 minutes

On radio

Thu 9 Oct 2025 14:15

Broadcast

  • Thu 9 Oct 2025 14:15

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