Episodes
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| 01 | 01 | Homeward Bound | 20010720 | 20020709 20050901 (BBC7) 20050902 (BBC7) 20060728 (BBC7) 20060729 (BBC7) 20070613 (BBC7) 20070614 (BBC7) 20080702 (BBC7) 20080703 (BBC7) 20100111 (BBC7) 20101017 (BBC7) 20110708 (BBC7) 20110709 (BBC7) 20120827 (BBC7) 20120828 (BBC7) 20160331 (BBC7) 20160401 (BBC7) 20160402 (BBC7) 20211117 (BBC7) 20211118 (BBC7) 20211120 (BBC7) | ' 
But what are the chances of running into your best mates from school? Comedy-drama written by and starring Jim Sweeney. Patrick …… Jim Sweeney Billy …… Steve Steen Joe …… Stephen Frost Moira …… Sadie Shimmin Maria …… Flaminia Cinque Charlie …… Izzy De Rosario Removal Man …… Alex Lowe First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2001. Moving back where he grew up, Patrick meets school mate Billy. Moving back where he grew up, Patrick meets school mate Billy. From July 2001. Moving back where he grew up, Patrick meets school mate Billy. Jim Sweeney's comedy-drama with Steve Steen. From July 2001. Jim Sweeney 's six-part comedy series. 1:Homeward Bound.After 20 years away, Patrick finds himself back in the place he once called home. But what are the chances of running into your best mates from school? Producer Steve Doherty Comedy-drama by Jim Sweeney. After 20 years, Patrick returns home - but will he run into his old mates from school? Episode 1 of 6. Comedy series written by Jim Sweeney. 1: Homeward Bound. After 20 years away, Patrick is back in a place he once called home.... but what are the chances of him running into his best mates from school? |
| 01 | 02 | School's Out | 20010727 | 20020716 20041014 (BBC7 BAndre Campra (1660-1744)|BBC7) 20041015 (BBC7) 20050908 (BBC7) 20050909 (BBC7) 20060804 (BBC7) 20060805 (BBC7) 20070620 (BBC7) 20070621 (BBC7) 20080709 (BBC7) 20080710 (BBC7) 20100118 (BBC7) 20101024 (BBC7) 20110715 (BBC7) 20110716 (BBC7) 20120903 (BBC7) 20120904 (BBC7) 20160407 (BBC7) 20160408 (BBC7) 20211124 (BBC7) 20211125 (BBC7) 20211127 (BBC7) | '
Helen: Cathryn Harrison Billy …… Steve Steen Joe …… Stephen Frost Moira …… Sadie Shimmin Maria …… Flaminia Cinque Charlie …… Izzy De Rosario Mr Martin …… Geoffrey Whitehead Announcer: Whispering Bob Harris Producer: Steve Doherty First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2001. Patrick pursues a job at his old school and meets his ex-teacher. Stars Jim Sweeney. The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by Jim Sweeney Patrick pursues a job at his old school and meets his ex-teacher. Stars Jim Sweeney and Cathryn Harrison. From July 2001. Patrick goes to his old school for a job interview, and runs into his old teacher Mr Marvin. Episode 2 of 6. Patrick returns to his old school for a job interview and runs into his old teacher. Written and performed by Jim Sweeney. Episode 2 of 6. Patrick goes back to his old school for a job interview and runs into his old teacher Mr Marvin. Episode 2 of 6. Jim Sweeney 's six-part comedy series. 2: School's Out. Having moved backto London, Patrick is still looking for a teaching post. He tries for a job at his old school but an unexpected voice from the past leaves him feeling cold. Producer Steve Doherty Comedy series written by Jim Sweeney 2:School's Out. Having moved back to London, Patrick is still looking for a teaching post and tries for a job at his old school. An unexpected voice from the past leaves him feeling cold. |
| 01 | 03 | Lazy Sunday | 20010803 | 20020723 20040317 (BBC7) 20041021 (BBC7) 20041022 (BBC7) 20050915 (BBC7) 20050916 (BBC7) 20060811 (BBC7) 20060812 (BBC7) 20070627 (BBC7) 20070628 (BBC7) 20080716 (BBC7) 20080717 (BBC7) 20100125 (BBC7) 20101031 (BBC7) 20110722 (BBC7) 20110723 (BBC7) 20120910 (BBC7) 20120911 (BBC7) 20160414 (BBC7) 20160415 (BBC7) 20211201 (BBC7) 20211202 (BBC7) 20211204 (BBC7) | '
3: Lazy Sunday.Joe and Maria's pub is losing trade to the Irish theme bar down the road, which involves taking some drastic measures. Producer Steve Doherty Patrick faces a full house, as Maria takes on her pub competition. Stars Jim Sweeney. Patrick faces a full house, as Maria takes on her pub competition. Stars Jim Sweeney and Cathryn Harrison. From August 2001. When their pub loses trade to a local Irish theme bar, Joe and Maria take drastic action. Joe and Maria's pub is losing trade to the Irish theme bar down the road, and the situation calls for drastic measures Maria tries to think of ways to generate business for her pub after a new theme pub opens and takes away her trade. Episode 3 of 6. Maria tries to think of ways to generate business for her pub after a new theme pub takes away her trade. Maria tries to think of ways to generate business for her pub after a new theme pub takes away her trade. Episode 3 of 6. When their pub loses trade to a local Irish theme bar, Joe and Maria take drastic action. Written and performed by Jim Sweeney. Episode 3 of 6. Jim Sweeney 's six-part comedy series. 3: Lazy Sunday. Joe and Maria's pub is losing trade to the Irish theme bar down the road. Drastic measures must be taken! Producer Steve Doherty Comedy drama written by and starring Jim Sweeney. Patrick …… Jim Sweeney Helen …… Cathryn Harrison Billy …… Steve Steen Joe …… Stephen Frost Moira …… Sadie Shimmin Maria …… Flaminia Cinque Charlie …… Izzy De Rosario Announcer: Whispering Bob Harris First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001. Joe and Maria's pub is losing trade to the Irish Theme Bar down the road, which involves taking some drastic measures. The lives of Patrick and wife Helen as they settle back into the town where he was born. Comedy drama written by and starring Jim Sweeney. Patrick …… Jim Sweeney Charlie …… Izzy De Rosario Announcer: Whispering Bob Harris Producer: Steve Doherty First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001. The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by Jim Sweeney |
| 01 | 04 | Girls Talk | 20010810 | 20020730 20040324 (BBC7) 20041028 (BBC7) 20041029 (BBC7) 20050922 (BBC7) 20050923 (BBC7) 20060818 (BBC7) 20060819 (BBC7) 20070704 (BBC7) 20070705 (BBC7) 20080723 (BBC7) 20080724 (BBC7) 20100201 (BBC7) 20101107 (BBC7) 20110729 (BBC7) 20110730 (BBC7) 20120917 (BBC7) 20120918 (BBC7) 20160421 (BBC7) 20160422 (BBC7) 20211208 (BBC7) 20211209 (BBC7) 20211211 (BBC7) | ' Comedy series written by Jim Sweeney. 4: Girls TalkPatrick and Helen get dragged along to a stag and hen night - for a couple neither ofthem know. Producer Steve Doherty Patrick and Helen get dragged to a stag and hen night for a couple neither of them know. Patrick and Helen get dragged to a stag and hen night for a couple neither of them know. Stars JIM SWEENEY. From August 2001. Billie discovers his childhood sweetheart Siobhan, played by Josie Lawrence, is back in town. Patrick and Helen get dragged along to a stag and hen night for a couple neither of them knows. Stars Jim Sweeney and Josie Lawrence. Jim Sweeney 's six-part comedy series. 4: Girls TalkPatrick and Helen get dragged along to a stag and hen nieht-for a couple neither of them knows. Billie discovers his childhood sweetheart Siobhan is back in town. Episode 4 of 6. Billie discovers that his childhood sweetheart Siobhan - played by Josie Lawrence - is back in town. Episode 4 of 6. Billie discovers his childhood sweetheart Siobhan, played by Josie Lawrence, is back in town. Episode 4 of 6. Patrick and Helen get dragged to a stag and hen night for a couple neither of them know. Stars Jim Sweeney and Josie Lawrence. Episode 4 of 6. Unemployed teacher, Patrick, has moved back to the town of his birth with his high-flying businesswoman wife, Helen. There, they befriend divorcees Billy and Moira, and the local pub owners, Joe and Maria. CAST: Patrick …. Jim Sweeney Helen …. Cathryn Harrison Billy …. Steve Steen Moira …. Sadie Shimmin Joe …. Stephen Frost Maria …. Flaminia Cinque Charlie …. Izzy de Rosario Siobhan …. Josie Lawrence Valeriy …. Yuri Klimov Fake Russian Waiter …. Chris Pavlo Jim Sweeney’s award-winning comedy-drama based on his play ‘Danny’s Wake’. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001. Patrick and Helen get dragged along to a stag and hen night - for a couple neither of them know. The lives of Patrick and wife Helen as they settle back into the town where he was born. Comedy drama written by and starring Jim Sweeney. Patrick …. Jim Sweeney Fake Russian Waiter …. Chris Pavlo Announcer: Whispering Bob Harris Producer: Steve Doherty First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001. The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by Jim Sweeney |
| 01 | 05 | People's Parties | 20010817 | 20020806 20040331 (BBC7) 20041104 (BBC7) 20041105 (BBC7) 20050929 (BBC7) 20050930 (BBC7) 20060825 (BBC7) 20060826 (BBC7) 20070711 (BBC7) 20070712 (BBC7) 20080730 (BBC7) 20080731 (BBC7) 20100208 (BBC7) 20100214 (BBC7) 20100215 (BBC7) 20101121 (BBC7) 20110805 (BBC7) 20110806 (BBC7) 20120924 (BBC7) 20120925 (BBC7) 20160428 (BBC7) 20160429 (BBC7) 20211215 (BBC7) 20211216 (BBC7) 20211218 (BBC7) | '
5: People's Parties. Billy gets bullied into having some people round to his place - a bad idea, until someone suggests a game of cards. Producer Steve Doherty Billy's not keen on entertaining at his place, until someone suggests a game of cards. Billy's not keen on entertaining round at his place, until someone suggests a game of cards. Starring Jim Sweeney. From August 2001. Billy gets bullied into having some people round to his place. Billy's big TV and DVD player is a hit with him - but Moira isn't so impressed... at least not at first. Billy is not keen on entertaining at his place, until someone suggests a game of cards. Billy is not keen on entertaining round at his place, until someone suggests a game of cards. Jim Sweeney 's six-part comedy series. Billy is bullied into having house guests - a bad idea, until someone suggests a game of cards. Producer Steve Doherty Billy's big TV and DVD player is a hit with him, but Moira isn't too impressed at first. Episode 5 of 6. Unemployed teacher, Patrick, has moved back to the town of his birth with his high-flying businesswoman wife, Helen. There, they befriend divorcees Billy and Moira, and the local pub owners, Joe and Maria. CAST: Patrick …. Jim Sweeney Helen …. Cathryn Harrison Billy …. Steve Steen Moira …. Sadie Shimmin Joe …. Stephen Frost Maria …. Flaminia Cinque Jim Sweeney’s award-winning comedy-drama based on his play ‘Danny’s Wake’. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2001. Billy gets bullied into having some people round to his place. It seems like a bad idea, until someone suggests a game of cards.... The lives of Patrick and wife Helen as they settle back into the town where he was born. Comedy drama written by and starring Jim Sweeney. Patrick …. Jim Sweeney Maria …. Flaminia Cinque Producer: Steve Doherty The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by Jim Sweeney |
| 01 | 06 LAST | Waterloo Sunset | 20010824 | 20020813 20040407 (BBC7) 20041007 (BBC7) 20041111 (BBC7) 20041112 (BBC7) 20051006 (BBC7) 20051007 (BBC7) 20060901 (BBC7) 20060902 (BBC7) 20070718 (BBC7) 20070719 (BBC7) 20080806 (BBC7) 20080807 (BBC7) 20100215 (BBC7) 20101128 (BBC7) 20110812 (BBC7) 20110813 (BBC7) 20121001 (BBC7) 20121002 (BBC7) 20160505 (BBC7) 20160506 (BBC7) 20211222 (BBC7) 20211223 (BBC7) 20211225 (BBC7) | 
It's the end of the line for Patrick, but Joe and Maria may have some good news to share. Stars JIM SWEENEY. From August 2001. Patrick and Helen reminisce whilst on a trip to the LONDON Eye, and will Bill ever finish the kitchen? It is the end of the line for Patrick, but Joe and Maria might just have some good news for everyone. It's the end of the line for Patrick, but Joe and Maria just might have some good news for everyone.. Patrick and Helen reminisce whilst on a trip to the London Eye. The conclusion of JIM SWEENEY 's comedy drama. Waterloo Sunset. It's the end of the line for Patrick, but Joe and Maria might,just might, have some good news for everyone. Producer STEVE DOHERTY Patrick and Helen reminisce whilst on a trip to the London Eye. Episode 6 of 6. Patrick and Helen reminisce while on a trip to the London Eye. Episode 6 of 6. It's the end of the line for Patrick, but Joe and Maria just might have some good news for everyone. Starring JIM SWEENEY. Episode 6 of 6. The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by JIM SWEENEY Comedy-drama by JIM SWEENEY. After 20 years, Patrick returns home, but will he run into his old mates from school? The conclusion of JIM SWEENEY 's comedy drama. 6: Waterloo Sunset. It's the end of the line for Patrick, but Joe and Maria mightjust might, have cnmeeood news for everyone. |
| 02 | 01 | Still Crazy | 20020920 | 20120126 (BBC7) 20120127 (BBC7) 20121231 (BBC7) 20130102 (BBC7) 20140528 (BBC7) 20140529 (BBC7) 20160623 (BBC7) 20160624 (BBC7) 20160625 (BBC7) 20220209 (BBC7) 20220210 (BBC7) 20220212 (BBC7) |   Patrick wonders who Green Day are, and Joe turns into a doting Daddy. Stars JIM SWEENEY. Patrick wonders who Green Day are, and Joe turns into a doting Daddy. Written by and starring JIM SWEENEY. From September 2002. As Joe and Maria get used to having a baby in the house, Patrick and Helen are determined not to lose sight of their own youth. Patrick wonders who Green Day are, and Joe turns into a doting Daddy. Stars Steve Sweeney. Patrick wonders who Green Day are, and Joe turns into a doting Daddy. Written by and starring Steve Sweeney. From September 2002. The second series of JIM SWEENEY 'scomedy drama, examining the differing lives of three sets of friends. 1: Still Crazy. As Joe and Maria get used to having a baby in the house, Patrick and Helen are determined notto lose sight of their own youth. Producer STEVE DOHERTY Patrick wonders who Green Day are and Joe turns into a doting daddy. Comedy drama written by and starring JIM SWEENEY. Patrick .... JIM SWEENEY Helen .... CATHRYN HARRISON Billy .... STEVE STEEN Moira .... SADIE SHIMMIN Joe .... STEPHEN FROST Maria .... Flaminia Cinque Charlie .... Izzy de Rosario Also starring MICHAEL FENTON STEVENS First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2002. The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by JIM SWEENEY |
| 02 | 02 | Happy Together | 20020927 | 20120202 (BBC7) 20120203 (BBC7) 20130107 (BBC7) 20130108 (BBC7) 20140604 (BBC7) 20140605 (BBC7) 20160630 (BBC7) 20220216 (BBC7) 20220217 (BBC7) 20220219 (BBC7) |  Patrick and Helen have a row, while Billy arranges to meet a 'Prisoner' fan off the web.Patrick and Helen have a massive row, while Billy arranges to meet another 'Prisoner' fan off the web. Comedy written by and starring JIM SWEENEY. From September 2002. Billy foolishly arranges to meet another `Prisoner' fan whom he has met on the web. Patrick and Helen have a massive row, while Billy arranges to meet a mystery woman. Patrick and Helen have a massive row, while Billy arranges to meet another Prisoner fan off the web. Comedy written by and starring JIM SWEENEY. From September 2002. The second series of JIM SWEENEY 's comedy-drama, examining the differing lives of three sets of friends. 2: Happy Together. Billy is determined to hold onto his youth, foolishly meeting a fellow Prisoner fan he's contacted on the web. Producer STEVE DOHERTY The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by JIM SWEENEY The lives of Patrick and wife Helen back in the town where he was born. Comedy drama written by and starring JIM SWEENEY Patrick .... JIM SWEENEY Helen .... CATHRYN HARRISON Billy .... STEVE STEEN Moira .... SADIE SHIMMIN Joe .... STEPHEN FROST Maria .... Flaminia Cinque Charlie .... Izzy de Rosario First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2002. |
| 02 | 03 | Monday Monday | 20021004 | 20120209 (BBC7) 20120210 (BBC7) 20130114 (BBC7) 20130115 (BBC7) 20140611 (BBC7) 20140612 (BBC7) 20160707 (BBC7) 20160708 (BBC7) 20220223 (BBC7) 20220224 (BBC7) 20220226 (BBC7) |  Patrick rashly agrees to babysit, and Billy actually gets some work.The lives of Patrick and Helen back in the town where he was born. Comedy drama written by and starring Jim Sweeney Patrick …. Jim Sweeney Helen …. Catheryn Harrison Billy …. Steve Steen Moira …. Sadie Shimmin Joe …. Stephen Frost Maria …. Flaminia Cinque Charlie …. Izzy de Rosario Mr Ward …. Chris Emmett First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2002. The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by Jim Sweeney Joe and Maria are still coming to terms with parenthood, finally letting little Josephine out of their sight. Written by and starring JIM SWEENEY. From October 2002. Patrick rashly agrees to babysit, and Billy actually gets some work. By JIM SWEENEY Patrick rashly agrees to babysit, and Billy actually gets some work. By JIM SWEENEY. Jim Sweeney 's comedy-drama continues to plot the divergent lives of old school friends. 3: Monday Monday. Joe and Maria are still coming to terms with being parents, finally letting little Josephine out of their sight. _ Producer Steve Doherty Comedy drama written by and starring Jim Sweeney. CAST: |
| 02 | 04 | Mr Soft | 20021011 | 20120216 (BBC7) 20120217 (BBC7) 20130121 (BBC7) 20130122 (BBC7) 20140618 (BBC7) 20140619 (BBC7) 20160714 (BBC7) 20160715 (BBC7) 20220302 (BBC7) 20220303 (BBC7) 20220305 (BBC7) |  Helen's ice cream project has the opposition licked!The lives of Patrick and Helen back in the town where he was born. Comedy drama written by and starring JIM SWEENEY. Patrick ...... JIM SWEENEY Helen ...... CATHRYN HARRISON Billy ...... STEVE STEEN Moira ...... SADIE SHIMMIN Joe ...... STEPHEN FROST Maria ...... Flaminia Cinque Charlie ...... Izzy De Rosario Young man ...... DAVE LAMB Young woman ...... EMMA KENNEDY First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2002. Helen needs to finish her ice cream project, while Joe and Maria want younger clientele. The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by JIM SWEENEY Helen's ice cream project has the opposition licked. Helen needs to finish her ice cream project, while Joe and Maria want younger clientele. Comedy by JIM SWEENEY. From October 2002. JIM SWEENEY 's comedy-drama continues to plot the divergent lives of old school friends. 4: Mr Soft. This week, Helen's icecream project has the opposition licked. Producer STEVE DOHERTY Comedy drama about the diverging and converging lives of three old school friends, written by JIM SWEENEY. This week, Helen's ice cream project has the opposition licked! STEPHEN FROST : Acting (adult) Joe Produced by STEVE DOHERTY Producer: STEVE DOHERTY |
| 02 | 05 | Communication Breakdown | 20021018 | 20120223 (BBC7) 20120224 (BBC7) 20130128 (BBC7) 20130129 (BBC7) 20140625 (BBC7) 20140626 (BBC7) 20160721 (BBC7) 20160722 (BBC7) 20220309 (BBC7) 20220310 (BBC7) 20220312 (BBC7) |  The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda?If only everyone would just listen... The lives of Patrick and Helen back in the town where he was born. Comedy drama written by and starring JIM SWEENEY. Patrick ...... JIM SWEENEY Helen ...... CATHRYN HARRISON Billy ...... STEVE STEEN Moira ...... SADIE SHIMMIN Joe ...... STEPHEN FROST Maria ...... Flaminia Cinque Charlie ...... Izzy De Rosario First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2002. The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With JIM SWEENEY The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by JIM SWEENEY The couples need to 'talk'... if only everyone would just listen. The couples need to talk, but is a cosy chat really what's on the agenda? With JIM SWEENEY and STEPHEN FROST. From October 2002. JIM SWEENEY 's comedy-drama continues to plot the divergent lives of old school friends. 5: Communication Breakdown. If only everyone would just LISTEN! Producer STEVE DOHERTY 1 The couples need to 'talk'... if only everyone would just listen. Sitcom by JIM SWEENEY. The couples need to 'talk'... if only everyone would just listen. Sitcom by JIM SWEENEY, with STEPHEN FROST and STEVE STEEN. From October 2002. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | Summer Holiday | 20021025 | 20120301 (BBC7) 20120302 (BBC7) 20130204 (BBC7) 20130205 (BBC7) 20140702 (BBC7) 20140703 (BBC7) 20160728 (BBC7) 20160729 (BBC7) 20220316 (BBC7) 20220317 (BBC7) 20220319 (BBC7) |  Summer has finally arrived, but the idea of stopping work is more appealing to some than to others.An unexpected role reversal for Patrick, Helen et al brings even more unexpected joy. An unexpected role reversal for Patrick, Helen et al brings even more unexpected joy. Written by JIM SWEENEY. From October 2002. An unexpected reversal for Patrick, Helen, Billy and Moira brings equally unexpected joy. An unexpected reversal for Patrick, Helen, Billy and Moira brings equally unexpected joy. Stars JIM SWEENEY. From October 2002. The final episode of JIM SWEENEY 's comedy-drama tracing the divergent lives of old school friends. 6: Summer Holiday.Summer has finally arrived-but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some than to others. Producer STEVE DOHERTY Summer has finally arrived - but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some than to others. The final episode of JIM SWEENEY's comedy drama tracing the divergent lives of old school friends. Patrick ...... JIM SWEENEY Helen ...... CATHRYN HARRISON Billy ...... STEVE STEEN Moira ...... SADIE SHIMMIN Joe ...... STEPHEN FROST Maria ...... Flaminia Cinque Charlie ...... Izzy De Rosario Dennis ...... DAVE LAMB Amanda ...... EMMA KENNEDY First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2002. Summer is here - but the notion of stopping work appeals less to some than to others. The return of Patrick and wife Helen to the town of his birth. Comedy-drama by JIM SWEENEY |
Comedy series written by Jim Sweeney.