Episodes
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| 01 | The Only Way Is Ethics | 20170107 | 20180426 (BBC7) 20180427 (BBC7) 20180419 (R4) | A sitcom, written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London. Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who's looking to put his life back together now he is single and living - supposedly temporarily - with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building are schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and desperately missing her ex-boyfriend, as well as overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron). In this first episode, The Only Way is Ethics, Mitch struggles to maintain professional confidentiality when Ellie arranges a date with one of his clients, womanising Rob (Alastair McKenzie). Meanwhile, Will and Louisa are in bitter competition as they try to give up smoking together. Quitting buddies they are not, and poor Morris is very much caught in the crossfire. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Angus Deayton stars in a sitcom about single middle-aged neighbours in a converted house. | |
| 01 | 01 | The Long Bad Friday Night | 20180426 | 20180503 (BBC7) 20180504 (BBC7) 20200904 (BBC7) 20200905 (BBC7) 20190411 (R4) | A sitcom, written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London. In this opening episode, Mitch's late wife's sister Helen, is keen to meet up with him for a drink. She's too keen for Mitch who hides out upstairs with Ellie while Will attempts to resolve the situation. But his attempts to get rid of Helen don't exactly go to plan. Meanwhile, Louisa needs to piggy back on someone's wi-fi to watch her favourite TV show and winds up having to hang out with Morris. This Friday night is not panning out well for anyone. Mitch - Angus Deayton Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Will - Pearce Quigley Louisa - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron Helen - Carrie Quinlan An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in April 2018. Mitch's late wife's sister fancies a drink. Is that all she fancies? Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 01 | 02 | Not Listening But Hearing | 20180503 | 20180510 (BBC7) 20180511 (BBC7) 20200911 (BBC7) 20200912 (BBC7) 20190418 (R4) | Will and Mitch's sleep is disturbed by some frankly outrageous noises coming from upstairs, which leads to an extremely awkward conversation with Louisa, who is in a new relationship. Ellie has had her Miro print re-framed - she likes the new frame but is now worried it's not exactly the same print. And Morris is on jury duty which, to him, is basically a great chance to meet single women. It's a busy week all round. Mitch - Angus Deayton Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Will - Pearce Quigley Louisa - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron Luke - Roger May An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in May 2018. Wild night-time noises from upstairs keep Mitch and Will awake. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 01 | 03 | Just Say No | 20180510 | 20180517 (BBC7) 20180518 (BBC7) 20200918 (BBC7) 20200919 (BBC7) 20190425 (R4) | Mitch's inability to say no causes problems when he agrees to go for drinks with Ellie and a friend of hers, Marie (Hilary MacLean), who is keen to meet him, and then agrees also to help out Morris by making up a four for a dinner party on the same evening. Louisa meanwhile has a big casting opportunity and, perhaps unwisely, enrols the services of Will to help her film a scene. Mitch - Angus Deayton Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Maria - Abigail Cruttenden Will - Pearce Quigley Louisa - Kate Isitt Katrina - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron Marie - Hilary Maclean An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in May 2018. Mitch's inability to say no means he is double-booked for dinner. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 01 | 04 | The Reunion | 20180517 | 20180524 (BBC7) 20180525 (BBC7) 20200925 (BBC7) 20200926 (BBC7) 20190502 (R4) | Mitch's get together with an old university chum is not at all the reunion he expects - while the rest of the gang are disappointed to have to attempt the local pub quiz without their main man, Mitch. Guest stars: Frances Barber and Clive Mantle. Mitch - Angus Deayton Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Will - Pearce Quigley Louisa - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron Chris - Frances Barber Laurence - Clive Mantle Quiz Master - Clive Mantle An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018. Mitch's reunion with an old university chum is not what he expects. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 01 | 05 | The Big Match | 20180524 | 20180531 (BBC7) 20180601 (BBC7) 20201002 (BBC7) 20201003 (BBC7) 20190509 (R4) | Mitch has plans to watch the Australian tennis final on his own - but no-one else quite got the memo and they all turn up to watch the match too. Unfortunately for Mitch, Will is trying to avoid working, Ellie is struggling with her Facebook reaction to a death, Morris is hungry and Louisa needs to find a hot date in a hurry. Mitch - Angus Deayton Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Will - Pearce Quigley Louisa - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron Tom (Chief Fire Officer) - Saul Boyer An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018. Mitch's plan to watch the Aussie tennis final alone goes up in smoke. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | Birthday Drinks | 20180531 | 20180607 (BBC7) 20180608 (BBC7) 20201009 (BBC7) 20201010 (BBC7) 20190516 (R4) | Mitch's birthday is approaching and he's desperately trying to avoid any fuss - not least because he's having a break from alcohol. Meanwhile Louisa is on the warpath, wanting feedback after her latest acting role, but everyone seems to be trying to change the subject for some reason. Mitch - Angus Deayton Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Will - Pearce Quigley Louisa - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in May 2018. Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 02 | 01 | A Cry For No Help | 20191010 | 20191017 (BBC7) 20191018 (BBC7) 20240917 (BBC7) 20240918 (BBC7) | Written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton. A sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London - with Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron. Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist, looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building is schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In this series opener, A Cry For No Help, Mitch is desperate to have his wedding anniversary pass unnoticed to avoid any awkwardness in the house. Unfortunately, Will lets the anniversary cat out of the bag and Mitch, who is endeavouring to find someone to hold on to his spare keys, encounters very strange reactions to this seemingly simple request. Cast: Mitch - Angus Deayton Will - Pearce Quigley Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Louisa - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron Written and created by Moray Hunter Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Sound Engineer and Editor: Jerry Peal Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded live at RADA Studios London Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Everyone is hyper sensitive around widower Mitch on his anniversary. Stars Angus Deayton. Unfortunately, Will lets the anniversary cat out of the bag. So Mitch, who is endeavouring to find someone to hold on to his spare keys, encounters very strange reactions to this seemingly simple request. Sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London. Mitch is a widower and part-time therapist, looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will, his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building is schoolteacher Ellie who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa, and socially inept IT nerd Morris complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. Written and created by Moray Hunter. Producer: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019. Everyone's sensitive around widower Mitch on his anniversary but he's preoccupied... Everyone's sensitive around the widower on his wedding anniversary, but he's focused on keys. Stars Angus Deayton. From 2019. |
| 02 | 02 | Anti-valentine's Day | 20191017 | 20191024 (BBC7) 20191025 (BBC7) 20240924 (BBC7) 20240925 (BBC7) | Written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton. A sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London - with Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron. Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist, looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building is schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In this second episode, Anti-Valentine's Day, the unattached neighbours are all dreading the left-out feeling they always get on February 14th. Encouraged by a driven Will, they agree to go out and enjoy themselves anyway, by way of protest, and so book a table for a singles-only meal out. After all, there is safety in numbers - as long as you have the numbers. Cast: Mitch - Angus Deayton Will - Pearce Quigley Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Louisa - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron Waiter - Dominic Coleman Written and created by Moray Hunter Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Sound Engineer and Editor: Jerry Peal Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded live at RADA Studios London Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 The unattached neighbours rail against Valentine's Day conventions. Stars Angus Deayton Sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London. Mitch is a widower and part-time therapist, looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will, his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building is schoolteacher Ellie who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa, and socially inept IT nerd Morris complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019. The unattached neighbours in dread of Valentine's Day plan a protest singles-only meal out. Stars Abigail Cruttenden. From 2019. |
| 02 | 03 | A Few Loose Ends | 20191024 | 20191031 (BBC7) 20191101 (BBC7) 20241001 (BBC7) 20241002 (BBC7) | Written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton. A sitcom about five single, middle-aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London - with Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron. Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist, looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building is schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In this third episode, A Few Loose Ends, Ellie meets Kath (Morwenna Banks), an old female friend of Mitch, and invites her to visit them. But there's more to Kath's story than at first appears and Mitch and Will soon find themselves at loggerheads. Meanwhile, Louisa acts the role of Morris' partner to help her career and hopefully to heighten his pulling power at a party. Cast: Mitch - Angus Deayton Will - Pearce Quigley Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Louisa - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron Kath and Alice - Morwenna Banks Written and created By Moray Hunter Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Sound Engineer and Editor Jerry Peal Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded live at RADA Studios, London Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Mitch and Will are at loggerheads when an old female friend appears. Stars Angus Deayton. Ellie meets Kath, an old female friend of Mitch, and invites her to visit them. Sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London. Mitch is a widower and part-time therapist, looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will, his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building is schoolteacher Ellie who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa, and socially inept IT nerd Morris complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2019. Mitch and Will are at loggerheads over a female friend and Louisa tries to help Morris pull. Stars Angus Deayton. From 2019. |
| 02 | 04 | Front Window | 20191107 | 20191114 (BBC7) 20191115 (BBC7) 20241008 (BBC7) 20241009 (BBC7) | Written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton. A sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London - with Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron. Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist, looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building is schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In this fourth episode, Front Window, the neighbours become obsessed with various goings-on at the front of the house. There's bad parking to contend with, naked neighbours at night and, worst of all, someone keeps stealing the expensive bay tree plants that sit on the porch. An exasperated Ellie has had enough and suggests everyone gathers together on a stake out to protect their precious plants. Cast Mitch - Angus Deayton Will - Pearce Quigley Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Louisa - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron Connor - Fred Haig Written and created By Moray Hunter Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Sound Engineer and Editor Jerry Peal Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded live at RADA Studios London Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 It's time for action when the garden pot plants are stolen again. Stars Angus Deayton. Sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London. Mitch is a widower and part-time therapist, looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will, his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building is schoolteacher Ellie who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa, and socially inept IT nerd Morris complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2019. Ellie suggests a neighbourhood stake out when the garden pot plants are stolen again. Ellie suggests a neighbourhood stake out when the garden pot plants are stolen again. Starring Angus Deayton. From 2019. |
| 02 | 05 | The Big Scene | 20191114 | 20191121 (BBC7) 20191122 (BBC7) 20241015 (BBC7) 20241016 (BBC7) | A sitcom, written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, about five single, middle-aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in north London. With Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron. Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who is looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building are schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In the fifth episode, The Big Scene, Louisa is due to make an appearance in a popular TV sitcom and invites everyone round to her flat to watch it go out live'. Under pressure from Ellie, Louisa also invites the show's star, Maya Kumari (Mina Anwar), to come and watch it go out too. The unattached Maya proves extremely popular with the men, particularly Mitch, and Ellie soon finds herself in a very awkward spot. Cast Mitch - Angus Deayton Will - Pearce Quigley Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden Louisa - Kate Isitt Morris - Bennett Arron Maya - Mina Anwar Written and created by Moray Hunter Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Sound Engineer and Editor Jerry Peal Production Manager Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded live at RADA Studios London Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Is a new romance on the cards for Mitch or can Ellie intervene? Stars Angus Deayton In the fifth episode, The Big Scene, Louisa is due to make an appearance in a popular TV sitcom and invites everyone round to her flat to watch it go out ‘live'. Under pressure from Ellie, Louisa also invites the show's star, Maya Kumari (Mina Anwar), to come and watch it go out too. The unattached Maya proves extremely popular with the men, particularly Mitch, and Ellie soon finds herself in a very awkward spot. Under pressure from Ellie, Louisa also invites the show's star, Maya Kumari, to come and watch it go out too. Sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London. Mitch is a widower and part-time therapist, looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will, his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building is schoolteacher Ellie who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa, and socially inept IT nerd Morris complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2019. Ellie panics love is in the air for Mitch when Louisa invites neighbours over to see her on TV. Stars Angus Deayton. From 2019. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | Friday Nights, Saturday Mornings | 20191121 | 20191128 (BBC7) 20191129 (BBC7) | A sitcom, written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London. With Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron. Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who is looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building are schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mismatched neighbours. In the sixth and final episode, Friday Nights, Saturday Mornings, Will's new girlfriend Hannah (Carrie Quinlan), seems to have a problem with Mitch being around all the time and, to Ellie's dismay, Will finds himself having to make a difficult decision where Mitch is concerned. Louisa meantime is convinced her acting career is in dire straits and is determined to get her retaliation in first. Cast Mitch- Angus Deayton Will- Pearce Quigley Ellie- Abigail Cruttenden Louisa- Kate Isitt Morris- Bennett Arron Hannah and Rebecca - Carrie Quinlan Written and created By Moray Hunter Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Sound Engineer and Editor Jerry Peal Production Manager Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded live at RADA Studios London Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Will's new girlfriend Hannah seems to have a problem with Mitch. Stars Angus Deayton Hannah and Rebecca – Carrie Quinlan |
| 03 | 01 | Remember The Date | 20210407 | 20210414 (BBC7) 20210415 (BBC7) | A sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in north London. Written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron, Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who is looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building are schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In the series opener, Remember The Date, a very relaxed Mitch and an over-excited Ellie are due to go out on their much postponed date, Morris leaves everyone an intriguing, truncated text message while Will just wants to celebrate his birthday with someone, anyone, although preferably not Louisa. Cast: Angus Deayton- Mitch Abigail Cruttenden- Ellie Pearce Quigley- Will Kate Isitt- Louisa Bennett Arron- Morris Created and Written by Moray Hunter Script Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Recorded and Edited by Jerry Peal Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Are Mitch and Ellie finally ready for their much-postponed date? Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 03 | 02 | Unpacking The Yada Yada | 20210414 | 20210421 (BBC7) 20210422 (BBC7) | A sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London .- written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron, Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who is looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building are schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In the second episode, Unpacking the Yada Yada, a disappointed Ellie tries to jog Mitch's memory regarding their date, which didn't happen due to Mitch's cycling accident, while Will and Louisa have a night out to remember. And then to forget. And then to pretend never happened. Cast: Angus Deayton- Mitch Abigail Cruttenden- Ellie Pearce Quigley- Will Kate Isitt- Louisa Bennett Arron- Morris Created and Written by Moray Hunter Script Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Recorded and Edited by Jerry Peal Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Mitch has memory problems, Will and Louisa have a night to forget. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 03 | 03 | Undercover Hamster | 20210421 | 20210428 (BBC7) 20210429 (BBC7) | A sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London .- written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron, Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who is looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building are schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In the third episode, Undercover Hamster, Morris secures a date with Nina (Jocelyn Jee Esien), a woman who works in a local pet shop, after impressing her with his love of hamsters. Not that he has one. Ellie meanwhile needs someone, preferably Mitch but anyone will do, to talk to her school assembly. Cast: Angus Deayton- Mitch Abigail Cruttenden- Ellie Pearce Quigley- Will Kate Isitt- Louisa Bennett Arron- Morris Nina- Jocelyn Jee Esien Created and Written by Moray Hunter Script Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Recorded and Edited by Jerry Peal Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Can smitten Morris impress a new woman with his love of hamsters? Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 03 | 04 | Man Down | 20210428 | 20210505 (BBC7) 20210506 (BBC7) | A sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London .- written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron, Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who is looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building are schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In the fourth episode, Man Down, Will loses out on a job and resolves to improve himself and turn his life around, Louisa loses touch with reality over a promising work offer, Morris loses his phone, while Ellie seems to lose the plot altogether with Mitch. Cast: Angus Deayton- Mitch Abigail Cruttenden- Ellie Pearce Quigley- Will Kate Isitt- Louisa Bennett Arron- Morris Created and Written by Moray Hunter Script Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Recorded and Edited by Jerry Peal Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Will wants to make new mistakes while Louisa has an unwelcome offer. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 03 | 05 | One's Company | 20210505 | 20210512 (BBC7) 20210513 (BBC7) | A sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London .- written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron, Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who is looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building are schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In the fifth episode, One's Compan In the fifth episode, One's Company - , it's a bank holiday and nobody knows what to do with themselves, or with anyone else for that matter, until Morris reveals his feelings for Nina, his secret roof terrace and plenty more besides. Cast Angus Deayton- Mitch Abigail Cruttenden- Ellie Pearce Quigley- Will Kate Isitt- Louisa Bennett Arron- Morris Created and Written by Moray Hunter Script Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Recorded and Edited by Jerry Peal Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 It's a bank holiday and nobody knows what to do with themselves. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | Best Man Wins | 20210512 | 20210519 (BBC7) 20210520 (BBC7) | A sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London .- written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron, Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who is looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building are schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours. In the sixth and final episode, Best Man Wins, Mitch turns down Ellie's request to partner her to a wedding and Will offers to accompany her instead. This causes Mitch to regret his decision and panic, as Ellie and Will seem to really hit it off while preparing for their big day out. Cast: Angus Deayton- Mitch Abigail Cruttenden- Ellie Pearce Quigley- Will Kate Isitt- Louisa Bennett Arron- Morris Created and Written by Moray Hunter Script Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Recorded and Edited by Jerry Peal Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios Produced by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Mitch is suddenly worried when Will goes to a wedding with Ellie. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 04 | 01 | Best Upstairs Neighbour Ever | 20220816 | 20220823 (BBC7) 20220824 (BBC7) | In the series opener, Best Upstairs Neighbour Ever, Mitch and Ellie are trying to work out ground rules for their relationship, with matters such as the frequency of present-giving, meeting up and overnight stays on the agenda. Morris meanwhile fancies a group Sunday roast, if someone else will cook it, and Will and Louisa are just trying to get used to the fact that Mitch and Ellie are now a thing. Cast: Angus Deayton - Mitch Abigail Cruttenden - Ellie Pearce Quigley - Will Kate Isitt - Louisa Bennett Arron - Morris Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Script Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Edited and Studio Managed by Jerry Peal Production Manager - Sarah Tombling Production Runner - Kareem Elshehawy Recorded at The Shaw Theatre, London Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Producer - Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Mitch and Ellie negotiate ground rules for their new relationship. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 04 | 02 | The Longest Brief Thing | 20220823 | 20220830 (BBC7) 20220831 (BBC7) | In episode two, things get fraught when Louisa tries to make friends with Nina, (Jocelyn Jee Esien) Morris' sort of ex, after they had a brief half-a-night stand a while back, and then it gets even more complicated when Will gets involved as well. Ellie meanwhile makes it her mission to look after Morris and persuades a very reluctant Mitch to help her. Cast: Angus Deayton - Mitch Abigail Cruttenden - Ellie Pearce Quigley - Will Kate Isitt - Louisa Bennett Arron – Morris Jocelyn Jee Esien - Nina Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Scripted Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Edited and Studio Managed by Jerry Peal Production Manager - Sarah Tombling Production Runner -Kareem Elshehawy Recorded at The Shaw Theatre, London Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Producer - Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Things get fraught when Louisa befriends Nina, Morris' sort of ex. Stars Angus Deayton. Bennett Arron - Morris |
| 04 | 03 | Cat And Mice | 20220830 | 20220906 (BBC7) 20220907 (BBC7) | A sitcom, written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron, about five, mainly single, middle-aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in north London. Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who is looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile half-brother. Mitch is currently in a new relationship with Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is a somewhat shy, nervous and sensitive schoolteacher. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mismatched neighbours. In episode three, a cat moves in to the house, after some encouragement from Morris. Everyone is delighted with the new arrival, save for Louisa, who doesn't want any disruption or distractions from a very important and imminent acting job. Ellie and Mitch meanwhile have fallen out after Mitch questioned the value of his visiting Ellie's dementia-ridden mum. Cast: Angus Deayton - Mitch Abigail Cruttenden - Ellie Pearce Quigley - Will Kate Isitt - Louisa Bennett Arron - Morris Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Scripted and Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Edited and Studio Managed by Jerry Peal Production Manager - Sarah Tombling Production Runner -Kareem Elshehawy Recorded at The Shaw Theatre, London Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Producer - Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 A cat moves in to the house, welcomed by everyone except Louisa. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 04 | 04 | Ellie Retirement | 20220906 | 20220913 (BBC7) 20220914 (BBC7) | A sitcom, written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton, Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron, about five, mainly single, middle-aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London. Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist who is looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile half-brother. Mitch is currently in a new relationship with Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is a somewhat shy, nervous and sensitive schoolteacher. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mismatched neighbours. In episode four, an unexpected early retirement offer for Ellie and much ill-advised counsel from Louisa leaves Ellie pondering a move to the country, Will looking to increase his rental income, Mitch looking like he could soon be homeless and Morris as possibly the happiest man alive. Cast: Angus Deayton - Mitch Abigail Cruttenden - Ellie Pearce Quigley - Will Kate Isitt - Louisa Bennett Arron - Morris Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Scripted Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Edited and Studio Managed by Jerry Peal Production Manager - Sarah Tombling Production Runner -Kareem Elshehawy Recorded at The Shaw Theatre, London Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Producer - Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 An early retirement offer for Ellie leaves Mitch looking for a home. Stars Angus Deayton. |
| 04 | 05 | The Toy Man | 20220913 | 20220920 (BBC7) 20220921 (BBC7) | In episode five, a new relationship for Louisa with businessman Josh (Jonny Weldon) has unexpected repercussions when the rest of the gang, after initial scepticism about whether it's worth making the effort to meet him at all, finally encounter the man of the moment. Cast: Angus Deayton - Mitch Abigail Cruttenden - Ellie Pearce Quigley - Will Kate Isitt - Louisa Bennett Arron – Morris Josh – Jonny Weldon Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Scripted Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Edited and Studio Managed by Jerry Peal Production Manager - Sarah Tombling Production Runner -Kareem Elshehawy Recorded at The Shaw Theatre, London Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Producer - Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 A new relationship for Louisa has repercussions for everyone. Stars Angus Deayton. Bennett Arron - Morris Josh - Jonny Weldon |
| 04 | 06 LAST | Domestic Blitz | 20220920 | 20220927 (BBC7) 20220928 (BBC7) | In the final episode of the series, Ellie asks an out of work Louisa to clean for her, which turns out to be a fractious undertaking, and then fills her newly won free time by taking up wild swimming, much to Mitch's dismay initially, although there are unexpected benefits. Will meanwhile takes in a boozy delivery for Morris, which proves to be not quite as straightforward a task as initially advertised by Morris. Cast: Angus Deayton - Mitch Abigail Cruttenden - Ellie Pearce Quigley - Will Kate Isitt - Louisa Bennett Arron - Morris Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy Scripted Edited by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Edited and Studio Managed by Jerry Peal Production Manager - Sarah Tombling Production Runner -Kareem Elshehawy Recorded at The Shaw Theatre, London Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions Producer - Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Ellie tries wild swimming, much to Mitch's initial disappointment. Stars Angus Deayton. |