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The Wife of Bath

Beth is a glamorous and successful soap star, who has been married several times. Now she is 53 years old and married to James. She is devastated when James tells her he is leaving her for a another less glamorous woman. So, she arranges a sex scene with her 19 year old co-star Jerome. They begin a relationship, but can Beth continue to keep Jerome interested in spite of their age difference?

English
  • Originally Aired September 18, 2003
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC One
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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  • Modified August 10, 2023 by
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Name Type Role
Sally Wainwright Writer
Andy De Emonny Director