3. Meeting

In their past, Sheila Hancock and John Shaw come together as actors, with the promise of something more.

In her diaries of their lives together, both are devastated when John is diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus

Sheila continues the story of her deep and passionate partnership with her husband.

Abridged by Alison Joseph.

Producer: Ned Chaillet

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2004