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The BBC\u2019s adaptation of Sally Rooney\u2019s Conversations with Friends<\/a> does not skimp on intimate scenes, much like its predecessor, Normal People.<\/p>\n Of course, the emotional connections between the quadruple at the heart of the story are what drive it forward, but, like Marianne and Connell before them, the Conversations with Friends cast<\/a> is set to raise some pulses \u2013 and break some hearts.<\/p>\n Particularly when it comes to Alison Oliver\u2019s Frances and Joe Alwyn\u2019s Nick, who embark on a steamy affair despite the latter being married.<\/p>\n Alwyn has been dating Taylor Swift since 2016. The pair have kept their relationship very private, but the singer did visit the set of the BBC Drama. During a chat with The Times<\/a>, Oliver revealed how Swift was \u201ctotally cool\u201d with the passionate scenes, and how she understood it was \u201call part of Joe\u2019s job, all part of the story.\u201d<\/p> Oliver went on to explain how the scenes are approached \u201clike a stunt.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThey give you intimacy garments, like skin-coloured knickers, and you can ask for pads and stuff to protect you and create distance between the other person,\u201d she revealed. \u201cIt\u2019s approached like a stunt \u2013 you are creating an illusion. The director, Lenny Abrahamson, let us be silly. He would say, \u2018Let\u2019s get the giggles out.’\u201d<\/p>\n Want to know what we thought of the drama? Check out our Conversations with Friends review<\/a>.<\/p>\n Conversations with Friends is released on Sunday 15th May 2022, appearing on BBC One, BBC Three and BBC iPlayer for UK viewers. Viewers based in the US can watch the 12-part series on Hulu.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can\u00a0order the novel on Amazon<\/a>. Looking for something to watch in the meantime? Check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit our dedicated\u00a0Drama<\/a>\u00a0hub for the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Lidia Molina-Whyte Published: Sunday, 15 May 2022 at 12:00 am The BBC\u2019s adaptation of Sally Rooney\u2019s Conversations with Friends does not skimp on intimate scenes, much like its predecessor, Normal People. 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