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Illustration of an older couple in their underwear
Podcast, 35 mins

Age of Love

A warm and honest audio play about sex and intimacy in later life. Told through a podcast within a podcast, it explores topics many find hard to discuss.

Part of Festival of the Mind
19 Sep 2020 18:00

A light-hearted, sensitive look at sexuality in older age, this audio-play is a touching tribute to Frank and Joy, and all who experience sexual difficulty. Recorded as a podcast within a podcast, it explores sex and intimacy – topics that are difficult to talk about.

Don’t blush! This podcast contains mature themes and sexual references.

More about the project

Credits

Research

  • Dr Sharron Hinchliff, Health Sciences School 

The Podcast

  • Christopher Green, Writer and Performer - writer, producer and voice of Frank
  • Melanie Crawley, Actor - voice of Joy
  • Pete McKee, Visual Artist - creator of the characters 'Frank and Joy'

Curation

  • Part of Festival of the Mind 2020

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