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If Only – Series 1 Episode 10 (2003)

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Original classification rating: PG. This clip chosen to be PG

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Maria fell in love with one of the crew on a cruise ship. They communicated for a while, until she took her brother-in-law’s advice and discouraged her suitor from thinking of marriage. She has always regretted not following her heart.

Curator’s notes

Sometimes the grass seems greener on the other side. Maria regrets an unfulfilled love affair and yet she has since married and has an adored child. Maria’s marriage failed recently and she’s feeling lonely, which may explain her current feelings of regret.