Lives Less Ordinary

Love, Loss and 'Project 22'

10.22.2023 - By BBC World ServicePlay

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Fleur Pierets and Julian Boom wanted to wed in every country that allowed gay marriage. After falling in love at first sight, the artist couple planned to make a statement to the world. So in 2017, they embarked on ‘Project 22’ - a performance art piece in which they would marry in all 22 countries where same-sex marriage was legal at the time. But four weddings later, their trip would be tragically cut short. Fleur has written a memoir about her experience, called Julian. Presenter: Jo Fidgen

Producers: Olivia Lynch-Kelly and Zoe Gelber

Editor: Munazza Khan

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