The Missed Lives of Max and Judy
5.0/5
Critic Rating
Max and Judy are 18 when they first meet during a University lecture. They become friends. Just friends. And they meet up for chicken shop dates to discuss their failed relationships with other people. But missed opportunities and bad timing prevent anything more. When it looks like things might get serious, a misunderstanding drives them apart. Both devastated, they each try to find a way to get over their heartbreak quickly - by wishing it away. A mind-bending, time-warping romantic comedy by Janina Matthewson (creator of Within The Wires podcast), starring Danuisa Samal, Carl Prekopp and Alison Steadman. Directed by Jonathan Mitchell of the hugely successful The Truth podcast. Cast: Narrator ….. Alison Steadman Judy ….. Danusia Samal Max …… Carl Prekopp Professor & Doctor ….. Nicholas Boulton Daniel ….. Curtis Kemlo Greta …… Natasha Arancini All other parts played by members of the cast Written by Janina Matthewson Directed, Sound Design & Original Music, Jonathan Mitchell Sound Engineer, Paul Clark Production Assistant, Charlotte Rose Producer & Casting, Emma Hearn Executive Producer, John Scott Dryden A Goldhawk production for BBC Radio 4
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • Nov 25, 2024
"...a delightful rom-com with a twist. Max and Judy are in a When-Harry-Met-Sally-will-they-or-won’t-they situation made even magical with outstanding writing and performances. So I was just walking and listening, not multitasking, at 1x, and it felt like heaven."