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How many episodes of Marriage are there? BBC drama starts with Sean Bean and Nicola Walker in cast

The adverts have been airing on BBC1 for weeks and now viewers have had their first look at new drama Marriage.

And what a stellar list of stars the series boasts, with the Marriage cast led by acclaimed actors Sean Bean and Nicola Walker. Sean and Nicola play couple Ian and Emma who have been together for 30 years. In a plot line that will no doubt resonate with many viewers, the show sees them deal with all the highs and lows of a long-lasting relationship, as well as dealing with their own insecurities and concerns about the future.

Sean, who shot to huge TV fame in Sharpe back in the 1990s and Nicola, most famous for her lead role in Unforgotten, aren't the only big names in the cast either, as New Tricks star James Bolam appears in Marriage as Nicola's on-screen dad Gerry. After plenty of hype on TV and bags of anticipation from viewers, Marriage finally got going on BBC One on Sunday, August 14, although some viewers had a major complaint to make almost immediately.

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There are FOUR episodes, each lasting 60 minutes. A teaser for the second, which will go out in the 9pm prime time slot on Sunday, August 21, reads: "Emma attends the conference with Jamie. Ian waits at home and wonders what she’s up to. Jessica meets a new friend who could be something more. "

The the fourth and final part will air on Monday, August 22. Alternatively, you can watch all episodes on BBC iPlayer now. A brief synopsis of the final episode teases: "Jessica moves home, and Ian gets to spend some time with her. Jamie receives an unexpected visitor. Emma decides to tell him and her father some truths."

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