Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | The Key | 20180107 | City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life. Welcome to Flamford, the setting for a new comedy series starring Philip Jackson, Tom Palmer and Alison Steadman. In this first episode, Andy Chambers (Tom Palmer) - edgy, sharp-tongued City burn-out - has fled London for his Uncle Jeff's (Philip Jackson) seaside home. When we meet him, all Andy wants to do is sleep, but Jeff is having none of it. Jeff gets Andy out of bed and gives him breakfast with the promise of an interesting surprise which is safely stowed in the shed. He suddenly realises his keys are missing - his friend Fat Sid borrowed the keys three years ago and hasn't given them back. Jeff leads Andy on a quest around Flamford for Fat Sid and the missing keys. On their Odyssey they encounter Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) and his outré selection of fish, Pest Control Officer Corinne (Alison Steadman) with whom Jeff has an 'understanding', and finally Fat Sid himself in an unexpected new role. Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Welcome to Flamford, the setting for this sitcom starring Philip Jackson, Tom Palmer and Alison Steadman. Andy Chambers - edgy, sharp-tongued City burn-out - has fled London for his Uncle Jeff's seaside home. When we meet him, all Andy wants to do is sleep, but Jeff is having none of it. On their Odyssey they encounter Fish Shop Frank and his outré selection of fish, Pest Control Officer Corinne with whom Jeff has an 'understanding', and finally Fat Sid himself in an unexpected new role. Andy Chambers ...... Tom Palmer Fish Shop Frank ...... Mark Benton Pest Control Officer Corinne ...... Alison Steadman An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in May 2016. | ||
| 02 | Cold Mountain | 20180114 | Andy and Jeff find an abandoned fridge and think their luck has changed. Andy (Tom Palmer) is beginning to settle in to the unusual seaside town of Flamford. When he and his Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson) find an abandoned fridge in the street, Jeff seizes the opportunity to teach his nephew the value of entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, his plans are complicated by a particularly diligent and zealous Police Officer (Mark Benton), a hard-nosed private landlord (Rasmus Hardiker) and Fish Shop Frank's refusal to see a business opportunity when it's sat on the pavement outside his chip shop. Along the way, they meet a pair of half-hearted pirates, an eccentric plutocrat, Jeff's on-off paramour, Corinne (Alison Steadman) and the youngest-sounding pub landlord in Britain. Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Andy is beginning to settle in to the unusual seaside town of Flamford. When he and his Uncle Jeff find an abandoned fridge in the street, Jeff seizes the opportunity to teach his nephew the value of entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, his plans are complicated by a particularly diligent and zealous Police Officer, a hard-nosed private landlord and Fish Shop Frank's refusal to see a business opportunity when it's sat on the pavement outside his chip shop. Along the way, they meet a pair of half-hearted pirates, an eccentric plutocrat, Jeff's on-off paramour, Corinne and the youngest-sounding pub landlord in Britain. Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank ...... Mark Benton PC Clark ...... Mark Benton Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Morag ...... Alison Steadman Max ...... Rasmus Hardiker Julie ...... Shobna Gulati An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2016. | ||
| 03 | Dead Man's Dinner | 20180128 | Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy. Jeff (Philip Jackson) and his nephew Andy (Tom Palmer) are contacted by the Editor of The Flamford Bugle (Rasmus Hardiker). They have won a slap-up dinner for two at Flamford's poshest eaterie, The Royal Albion Hotel. Eagerly anticipating the night out of a lifetime, Andy and Jeff's dreams of gourmet heaven quickly deteriorate into the nightmare of a lifetime. The prize had been promised to local citizen Wally Metcalfe, but he died just after the draw. Now his widow (Alison Steadman) is on the warpath with her two burly sons. Social media doesn't help either, and in no time there is a mob baying for Jeff and Andy's blood. Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Jeff and his nephew Andy are contacted by the editor of The Flamford Bugle. They have won a slap-up dinner for two at Flamford's poshest eaterie, The Royal Albion Hotel. Eagerly anticipating the night out of a lifetime, Andy and Jeff's dreams of gourmet heaven quickly deteriorate into the nightmare of a lifetime. The prize had been promised to local citizen Wally Metcalfe, but he died just after the draw. Now his widow is on the warpath with her two burly sons. Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank ...... Mark Benton PC Clark ...... Mark Benton Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Morag ...... Alison Steadman Kevin ...... Rasmus Hardiker Mira ...... Shobna Gulati Chris ...... Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2016. | ||
| 04 | Sunday, Flipping Sunday | 20180204 | Jeff and Andy are on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner. Dawn breaks on a beautiful Sunday morning in Flamford. Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson) is on a quest for spiritual comfort and persuades his nephew Andy (Tom Palmer) to join him by bribing him with the promise of a proper roast dinner. They find that the local church has installed a new vicar, the Reverend Beverley (Shobna Gulati), who invites Jeff to her bible class that evening. The words 'bring a bible' strike a chill to Jeff's heart. He has never owned a bible, and neither has Andy. They spend the rest of the day trying to find a bible on a Sunday, with Andy's stomach rumbling as he pictures his dinner slipping further away. On their quest they encounter Derek Horrox The Mayor (Rasmus Hardiker), Peter Humfriss, The Town Crier (Mark Benton), and a slightly unnerving bookseller. Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Dawn breaks on a beautiful Sunday morning in Flamford. Uncle Jeff is on a quest for spiritual comfort and persuades his nephew Andy to join him by bribing him with the promise of a proper roast dinner. They find that the local church has installed a new vicar, the Reverend Beverley, who invites Jeff to her bible class that evening. The words 'bring a bible' strike a chill to Jeff's heart. He has never owned a bible, and neither has Andy. They spend the rest of the day trying to find a bible on a Sunday, with Andy's stomach rumbling as he pictures his dinner slipping further away. On their quest they encounter Derek Horrox The Mayor, Peter Humfriss, The Town Crier, and a slightly unnerving bookseller. Andy - Tom Palmer Reverend Beverley - Shobna Gulati Derek Horrox the Mayor - Rasmus Hardiker Peter Humfriss, the Town Crier - Mark Benton An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2016. | ||
| 05 | Occupied | 20180211 | Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind. Andy (Tom Palmer) has found a level of contentment with the world - reading books, watching films, and generally repairing his wounded psyche. Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson) is having none of this and reveals a hitherto unknown secret to Andy, that the dusty shop downstairs from his seaside flat belongs to Jeff. When necessary, it seems, he offers the community of Flamford a valuable service as an electrical repair person. Jeff lures Andy into the shop and shows him how to use the till. Andy realises it's another of his uncle's ploys, and refuses this oblique yet unsubtle job offer. But Jeff, never the one to say 'die', takes his nephew on a job search in which Andy is an unwilling participant. Visits follow to Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton), the Tourist Information Office run by the uniformed and uninformed Steph and Pippa (Alison Steadman and Shobna Gulati), and Flamford's as-yet-unlicensed zoo. Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Andy has found a level of contentment with the world - reading books, watching films, and generally repairing his wounded psyche. Uncle Jeff is having none of this and reveals a hitherto unknown secret to Andy, that the dusty shop downstairs from his seaside flat belongs to Jeff. When necessary, it seems, he offers the community of Flamford a valuable service as an electrical repair person. Visits follow to Fish Shop Frank, the Tourist Information Office run by the uniformed and uninformed Steph and Pippa, and Flamford's as-yet-unlicensed zoo. Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank ...... Mark Benton Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Mr Truepenny ...... Rasmus Hardiker An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2016. | ||
| 06 LAST | The Break—the Girl From The South | 20180218 (R4) | Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson), out of the blue, decides that his nephew Andy (Tom Palmer) needs a girlfriend. Andy decides that he does not. Jeff persists - Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) has his niece visiting from down south, and she is, by all accounts, 'a lovely girl'. While waiting for Andy to agree, Jeff takes him to the local hypermarket ostensibly for supplies, but in fact because Jeff has read in a magazine that supermarkets are the ideal place for young singles to meet. While Jeff is wrongly detained for shoplifting, Andy runs into an old flame from London, Liz (Shobna Gulati). She's staying with her Uncle Frank - so this is the 'lovely girl' Jeff's been banging on about! How can Andy rekindle the relationship with his old flame without - annoyingly - oving Jeff right? Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Uncle Jeff, out of the blue, decides that his nephew Andy needs a girlfriend. Andy decides that he does not. Jeff persists - Fish Shop Frank has his niece visiting from down south, and she is, by all accounts, 'a lovely girl'. While Jeff is wrongly detained for shoplifting, Andy runs into an old flame from London, Liz. She's staying with her Uncle Frank - so this is the 'lovely girl' Jeff's been banging on about! Can Andy rekindle the relationship with his old flame? Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank ...... Mark Benton Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Liz ...... Shobna Gulati Carenza ...... Shobna Gulati Alan ...... Rasmus Hardiker Frank 2 ...... Rasmus Hardiker An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016. Jeff (Philip Jackson) tries matchmaking and finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. | ||
| 06 LAST | The Girl From The South | 20160704 | Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson), out of the blue, decides that his nephew Andy (Tom Palmer) needs a girlfriend. Andy decides that he does not. Jeff persists - Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) has his niece visiting from down south, and she is, by all accounts, 'a lovely girl'. While waiting for Andy to agree, Jeff takes him to the local hypermarket ostensibly for supplies, but in fact because Jeff has read in a magazine that supermarkets are the ideal place for young singles to meet. While Jeff is wrongly detained for shoplifting, Andy runs into an old flame from London, Liz (Shobna Gulati). She's staying with her Uncle Frank - so this is the 'lovely girl' Jeff's been banging on about! How can Andy rekindle the relationship with his old flame without - annoyingly - oving Jeff right? Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. | ||
| 06 LAST | The Girl From The South | 20180218 | Jeff (Philip Jackson) tries matchmaking and finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson), out of the blue, decides that his nephew Andy (Tom Palmer) needs a girlfriend. Andy decides that he does not. Jeff persists - Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) has his niece visiting from down south, and she is, by all accounts, 'a lovely girl'. While waiting for Andy to agree, Jeff takes him to the local hypermarket ostensibly for supplies, but in fact because Jeff has read in a magazine that supermarkets are the ideal place for young singles to meet. While Jeff is wrongly detained for shoplifting, Andy runs into an old flame from London, Liz (Shobna Gulati). She's staying with her Uncle Frank - so this is the 'lovely girl' Jeff's been banging on about! How can Andy rekindle the relationship with his old flame without - annoyingly - oving Jeff right? Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Uncle Jeff, out of the blue, decides that his nephew Andy needs a girlfriend. Andy decides that he does not. Jeff persists - Fish Shop Frank has his niece visiting from down south, and she is, by all accounts, 'a lovely girl'. While Jeff is wrongly detained for shoplifting, Andy runs into an old flame from London, Liz. She's staying with her Uncle Frank - so this is the 'lovely girl' Jeff's been banging on about! Can Andy rekindle the relationship with his old flame? Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank ...... Mark Benton Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Liz ...... Shobna Gulati Carenza ...... Shobna Gulati Alan ...... Rasmus Hardiker Frank 2 ...... Rasmus Hardiker An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016. | ||
| 01 | 01 | The Key | 20160530 | 20180112/13 (BBC7) 20191008 (BBC7) 20191009 (BBC7) 20191012 (BBC7) 20210430 (BBC7) 20210501 (BBC7) 20231109 (BBC7) 20231110 (BBC7) 20180107 (R4) | Welcome to Flamford, the setting for a new comedy series starring Philip Jackson, Tom Palmer and Alison Steadman. In this first episode, Andy Chambers (Tom Palmer) - edgy, sharp-tongued City burn-out - has fled London for his Uncle Jeff's (Philip Jackson) seaside home. When we meet him, all Andy wants to do is sleep, but Jeff is having none of it. Jeff gets Andy out of bed and gives him breakfast with the promise of an interesting surprise which is safely stowed in the shed. He suddenly realises his keys are missing - his friend Fat Sid borrowed the keys three years ago and hasn't given them back. Jeff leads Andy on a quest around Flamford for Fat Sid and the missing keys. On their Odyssey they encounter Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) and his outr退 selection of fish, Pest Control Officer Corinne (Alison Steadman) with whom Jeff has an 'understanding', and finally Fat Sid himself in an unexpected new role. Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Welcome to Flamford, the setting for this sitcom starring Philip Jackson, Tom Palmer and Alison Steadman. Andy Chambers - edgy, sharp-tongued City burn-out - has fled London for his Uncle Jeff's seaside home. When we meet him, all Andy wants to do is sleep, but Jeff is having none of it. On their Odyssey they encounter Fish Shop Frank and his outré selection of fish, Pest Control Officer Corinne with whom Jeff has an 'understanding', and finally Fat Sid himself in an unexpected new role. Andy Chambers ...... Tom Palmer Fish Shop Frank ...... Mark Benton Pest Control Officer Corinne ...... Alison Steadman An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in May 2016. City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life. On their Odyssey they encounter Fish Shop Frank and his outr退 selection of fish, Pest Control Officer Corinne with whom Jeff has an 'understanding', and finally Fat Sid himself in an unexpected new role. On their Odyssey they encounter Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) and his outré selection of fish, Pest Control Officer Corinne (Alison Steadman) with whom Jeff has an 'understanding', and finally Fat Sid himself in an unexpected new role. On their Odyssey they encounter Fish Shop Frank and his outré selection of fish, Pest Control Officer Corinne with whom Jeff has an understanding, and finally Fat Sid himself in an unexpected new role. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2016. Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life. Stars Philip Jackson and Alison Steadman. From 2016. |
| 01 | 02 | Cold Mountain | 20160606 | 20180119/20 (BBC7) 20191015 (BBC7) 20191016 (BBC7) 20210507 (BBC7) 20210508 (BBC7) 20231116 (BBC7) 20231117 (BBC7) 20180114 (R4) | Andy (Tom Palmer) is beginning to settle in to the unusual seaside town of Flamford. When he and his Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson) find an abandoned fridge in the street, Jeff seizes the opportunity to teach his nephew the value of entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, his plans are complicated by a particularly diligent and zealous Police Officer (Mark Benton), a hard-nosed private landlord (Rasmus Hardiker) and Fish Shop Frank's refusal to see a business opportunity when it's sat on the pavement outside his chip shop. Along the way, they meet a pair of half-hearted pirates, an eccentric plutocrat, Jeff's on-off paramour, Corinne (Alison Steadman) and the youngest-sounding pub landlord in Britain. Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Andy is beginning to settle in to the unusual seaside town of Flamford. When he and his Uncle Jeff find an abandoned fridge in the street, Jeff seizes the opportunity to teach his nephew the value of entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, his plans are complicated by a particularly diligent and zealous Police Officer, a hard-nosed private landlord and Fish Shop Frank's refusal to see a business opportunity when it's sat on the pavement outside his chip shop. Along the way, they meet a pair of half-hearted pirates, an eccentric plutocrat, Jeff's on-off paramour, Corinne and the youngest-sounding pub landlord in Britain. Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank/PC Clark ...... Mark Benton Corinne/Joyce/Morag ...... Alison Steadman Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Max ...... Rasmus Hardiker Julie ...... Shobna Gulati An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2016. Andy and Jeff find an abandoned fridge and think their luck has changed. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2016. An abandoned fridge and the boys think their luck has changed. Indeed, it has - for the worse. With Philip Jackson. From 2016. |
| 01 | 03 | Dead Man's Dinner | 20160613 | 20180202/03 (BBC7) 20191022 (BBC7) 20191023 (BBC7) 20210514 (BBC7) 20210515 (BBC7) 20231123 (BBC7) 20231124 (BBC7) 20180128 (R4) | Jeff (Philip Jackson) and his nephew Andy (Tom Palmer) are contacted by the Editor of The Flamford Bugle (Rasmus Hardiker). They have won a slap-up dinner for two at Flamford's poshest eaterie, The Royal Albion Hotel. Eagerly anticipating the night out of a lifetime, Andy and Jeff's dreams of gourmet heaven quickly deteriorate into the nightmare of a lifetime. The prize had been promised to local citizen Wally Metcalfe, but he died just after the draw. Now his widow (Alison Steadman) is on the warpath with her two burly sons. Social media doesn't help either, and in no time there is a mob baying for Jeff and Andy's blood. Writers: IAN BROWN and JAMES HENDRIE Producer/Director: GORDON KENNEDY An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Jeff and his nephew Andy are contacted by the editor of The Flamford Bugle. They have won a slap-up dinner for two at Flamford's poshest eaterie, The Royal Albion Hotel. Eagerly anticipating the night out of a lifetime, Andy and Jeff's dreams of gourmet heaven quickly deteriorate into the nightmare of a lifetime. The prize had been promised to local citizen Wally Metcalfe, but he died just after the draw. Now his widow is on the warpath with her two burly sons. Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank ...... Mark Benton PC Clark ...... Mark Benton Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Morag ...... Alison Steadman Kevin ...... Rasmus Hardiker Mira ...... Shobna Gulati Chris ...... Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2016. Jeff and Andy win a meal at Flamford's poshest hotel, opening a Pandora's Box of envy. Jeff and Andy win a posh meal, opening a Pandora's Box of envy, hate and hazelnut yoghurt. Stars Philip Jackson. From 2016. They've won a slap-up dinner for two at Flamford's poshest eaterie, The Royal Albion Hotel. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2016. |
| 01 | 04 | Sunday, Flipping Sunday | 20160620 | 20180209/10 (BBC7) 20191029 (BBC7) 20191030 (BBC7) 20210522 (BBC7) 20231130 (BBC7) 20231201 (BBC7) 20180204 (R4) | Dawn breaks on a beautiful Sunday morning in Flamford. Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson) is on a quest for spiritual comfort and persuades his nephew Andy (Tom Palmer) to join him by bribing him with the promise of a proper roast dinner. They find that the local church has installed a new vicar, the Reverend Beverley (Shobna Gulati), who invites Jeff to her bible class that evening. The words 'bring a bible' strike a chill to Jeff's heart. He has never owned a bible, and neither has Andy. They spend the rest of the day trying to find a bible on a Sunday, with Andy's stomach rumbling as he pictures his dinner slipping further away. On their quest they encounter Derek Horrox The Mayor (Rasmus Hardiker), Peter Humfriss, The Town Crier (Mark Benton), and a slightly unnerving bookseller. Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy Dawn breaks on a beautiful Sunday morning in Flamford. Uncle Jeff is on a quest for spiritual comfort and persuades his nephew Andy to join him by bribing him with the promise of a proper roast dinner. They find that the local church has installed a new vicar, the Reverend Beverley, who invites Jeff to her bible class that evening. The words 'bring a bible' strike a chill to Jeff's heart. He has never owned a bible, and neither has Andy. They spend the rest of the day trying to find a bible on a Sunday, with Andy's stomach rumbling as he pictures his dinner slipping further away. On their quest they encounter Derek Horrox The Mayor, Peter Humfriss, The Town Crier, and a slightly unnerving bookseller. Andy - Tom Palmer Reverend Beverley - Shobna Gulati Derek Horrox the Mayor - Rasmus Hardiker Peter Humfriss, the Town Crier - Mark Benton An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2016. Jeff and Andy are on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. They find that the local church has installed a new vicar, the Reverend Beverley, who invites Jeff to her bible class that evening. The words bring a bible strike a chill to Jeff's heart. He has never owned a bible, and neither has Andy. Uncle Jeff and Andy are both on a quest - Jeff for spiritual solace, Andy for a proper roast dinner. With spuds. From 2016. |
| 01 | 05 | Occupied | 20160627 | 20180216/17 (BBC7) 20191105 (BBC7) 20191106 (BBC7) 20210528 (BBC7) 20210529 (BBC7) 20231207 (BBC7) 20231208 (BBC7) 20180211 (R4) | Andy (Tom Palmer) has found a level of contentment with the world - reading books, watching films, and generally repairing his wounded psyche. Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson) is having none of this and reveals a hitherto unknown secret to Andy, that the dusty shop downstairs from his seaside flat belongs to Jeff. When necessary, it seems, he offers the community of Flamford a valuable service as an electrical repair person. Jeff lures Andy into the shop and shows him how to use the till. Andy realises it's another of his uncle's ploys, and refuses this oblique yet unsubtle job offer. But Jeff, never the one to say 'die', takes his nephew on a job search in which Andy is an unwilling participant. Visits follow to Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton), the Tourist Information Office run by the uniformed and uninformed Steph and Pippa (Alison Steadman and Shobna Gulati), and Flamford's as-yet-unlicensed zoo. Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Andy has found a level of contentment with the world - reading books, watching films, and generally repairing his wounded psyche. Uncle Jeff is having none of this and reveals a hitherto unknown secret to Andy, that the dusty shop downstairs from his seaside flat belongs to Jeff. When necessary, it seems, he offers the community of Flamford a valuable service as an electrical repair person. Visits follow to Fish Shop Frank, the Tourist Information Office run by the uniformed and uninformed Steph and Pippa, and Flamford's as-yet-unlicensed zoo. Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank ...... Mark Benton Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Mr Truepenny ...... Rasmus Hardiker An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2016. Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind. Jeff lures Andy into the shop and shows him how to use the till. Andy realises it's another of his uncle's ploys, and refuses this oblique yet unsubtle job offer. But Jeff, never the one to say die, takes his nephew on a job search in which Andy is an unwilling participant. Uncle Jeff decides Andy needs a job to occupy his mind. But how to do it without Andy noticing? Stars Tom Palmer. From 2016. |
| 01 | 06 | The Girl From The South | 20160704 | 20231214/15 (BBC7) | Uncle Jeff, out of the blue, decides that his nephew Andy needs a girlfriend. Andy decides that he does not. Jeff persists - Fish Shop Frank has his niece visiting from down south, and she is, by all accounts, a lovely girl. While waiting for Andy to agree, Jeff takes him to the local hypermarket ostensibly for supplies, but in fact because Jeff has read in a magazine that supermarkets are the ideal place for young singles to meet. While Jeff is wrongly detained for shoplifting, Andy runs into an old flame from London, Liz. She's staying with her Uncle Frank - so this is the lovely girl Jeff's been banging on about! Can Andy rekindle the relationship with his old flame? Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank ...... Mark Benton Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Liz ...... Shobna Gulati Carenza ...... Shobna Gulati Alan ...... Rasmus Hardiker Frank 2 ...... Rasmus Hardiker Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016. Jeff (Philip Jackson) tries matchmaking and finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. Uncle Jeff decides his nephew needs a girlfriend and Fish Shop Frank's niece visits from down south. With Tom Palmer. From 2016. Andy decides that he does not. Jeff persists - Fish Shop Frank has his niece visiting from down south, and she is, by all accounts, 'a lovely girl'. While Jeff is wrongly detained for shoplifting, Andy runs into an old flame from London, Liz. She's staying with her Uncle Frank - so this is the 'lovely girl' Jeff's been banging on about! Can Andy rekindle the relationship with his old flame? |
| 01 | 06 LAST | The Girl From The South | 20160704 | 20180223/24 (BBC7) 20191112 (BBC7) 20191113 (BBC7) 20210604 (BBC7) 20210605 (BBC7) 20180218 (R4) | Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson), out of the blue, decides that his nephew Andy (Tom Palmer) needs a girlfriend. Andy decides that he does not. Jeff persists - Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) has his niece visiting from down south, and she is, by all accounts, 'a lovely girl'. While waiting for Andy to agree, Jeff takes him to the local hypermarket ostensibly for supplies, but in fact because Jeff has read in a magazine that supermarkets are the ideal place for young singles to meet. While Jeff is wrongly detained for shoplifting, Andy runs into an old flame from London, Liz (Shobna Gulati). She's staying with her Uncle Frank - so this is the 'lovely girl' Jeff's been banging on about! How can Andy rekindle the relationship with his old flame without - annoyingly - oving Jeff right? Writers: Ian Brown and James Hendrie Producer/Director: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Uncle Jeff, out of the blue, decides that his nephew Andy needs a girlfriend. Andy decides that he does not. Jeff persists - Fish Shop Frank has his niece visiting from down south, and she is, by all accounts, 'a lovely girl'. While Jeff is wrongly detained for shoplifting, Andy runs into an old flame from London, Liz. She's staying with her Uncle Frank - so this is the 'lovely girl' Jeff's been banging on about! Can Andy rekindle the relationship with his old flame? Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank ...... Mark Benton Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Liz ...... Shobna Gulati Carenza ...... Shobna Gulati Alan ...... Rasmus Hardiker Frank 2 ...... Rasmus Hardiker An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016. Jeff (Philip Jackson) tries matchmaking and finds he's playing with fire. With Tom Palmer. |
| 02 | 01 | The Longest Day | 20180514 | Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman and Mark Benton star as the eccentric folk of Flamford. Welcome back to Flamford. In episode one of the new series, Andy Chambers (Tom Palmer), edgy City burn-out, returns to the refuge of his Uncle Jeff's (Philip Jackson) seaside home after a short break. Andy is met at the station by Jeff, who reveals that they can't go back to his flat because it's being used by a film crew making a World War Two thriller, The Hunt For Hess 3D. In fact, to Andy's irritation, the whole town has been taken over by Hollywood Nazis. To keep Andy occupied until they can go home, Jeff takes him on a special tour of the town. This includes lunch at Frank's Fish and Chips, where Frank (Mark Benton) reveals an immoderate obsession with the star of the film, Brad Pitt. They also pay a visit to Joyce (Alison Steadman) at the Copper Kettle, who destroys Andy's luggage for security reasons. And, at the Flamford Museum of Modern Art, there's a crisis of the soul in a garden shed worth £500,000. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4. Andy returns to his uncle's seaside home. Oddly, the town has been taken over by Brad Pitt and some Hollywood Nazis. Starring Philip Jackson, Tom Palmer and Alison Steadman. Comedy by Ian Brown and James Hendrie set in the eccentric seaside town of Flamford following City burn-out Andy Chambers Frank - Mark Benton Corrine & Joyce - Alison Steadman Jeff - Tom Palmer Andy - Philip Jackson Truepenny - Rasmus Hardiker Station Tannoy / Kerry & Steph - Shobna Gulati Producer: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018. | |
| 02 | 02 | Van Crazy | 20180521 | Jeff (Philip Jackson) borrows a van from Frank (Mark Benton) and ends up going too far. Jeff and Andy borrow a van from Frank setting them on the road to ruin - or rather, a nude beach, A&E and a search for some drip trays. Starring Philip Jackson, Tom Palmer and Alison Steadman. Comedy by Ian Brown and James Hendrie set in the eccentric seaside town of Flamford following city burn-out Andy Chambers. Frank - Mark Benton Mrs Truepenny - Alison Steadman Jeff - Tom Palmer Andy - Philip Jackson Truepenny - Rasmus Hardiker Rev Bev - Shobna Gulati Producer: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018. Jeff borrows a van from Frank and ends up going too far. Stars Mark Benton. | |
| 02 | 03 | The Mystery Of Room 66 | 20180528 | Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman and Mark Benton visit a misleadingly-named Escape Room. To win back Corinne's heart, Jeff takes her to an escape room. But no-one expects a puzzle set by Death himself. Stars PHILIP JACKSON, ALISON STEADMAN and MARK BENTON. Comedy by IAN BROWN and JAMES HENDRIE set in the eccentric seaside town of Flamford following City burn-out Andy Chambers Frank - MARK BENTON Mrs Truepenny - ALISON STEADMAN Jeff - Tom Palmer Andy - PHILIP JACKSON Truepenny - RASMUS HARDIKER Rev Bev - SHOBNA GULATI Producer: GORDON KENNEDY An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2018. Jeff takes Corrine on visit to a misleadingly-named Escape Room. Stars Tom Palmer. | |
| 02 | 04 | Monday On The Beach With George | 20180604 | Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. Andy helps Jeff track down a vital document. Thanks to a rapacious seagull, the quest ends in a literal cliffhanger. Stars Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman and Mark Benton. Comedy by Ian Brown and James Hendrie set in the eccentric seaside town of Flamford following City burn-out Andy Chambers Michael - Mark Benton Corrine - Alison Steadman Jeff - Philip Jackson Andy - Tom Palmer Sally - Shobna Gulati With Rasmus Hardiker Producer: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2018. | |
| 02 | 05 | The Clench | 20180611 | 20200326/27 (BBC7) 20210223 (BBC7) 20210224 (BBC7) 20220927 (BBC7) 20220928 (BBC7) 20221001 (BBC7) 20220927 20220928 20221001 20200319 (R4) | Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (Tom Palmer) go on a quixotic hunt for a lost sweet shop. Andy and Jeff clash with The Mayor as a missing sweet shop sets off a tale of kompromat, corruption and coastal erosion. Stars PHILIP JACKSON, ALISON STEADMAN and MARK BENTON. Comedy by IAN BROWN and JAMES HENDRIE set in the eccentric seaside town of Flamford following City burn-out Andy Chambers Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank ...... MARK BENTON Mrs Steggles ...... ALISON STEADMAN Truepenny ...... RASMUS HARDIKER Bryony ...... SHOBNA GULATI Producer: GORDON KENNEDY An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast on in June 2018. Jeff and Andy head off to find a lost sweet shop. With PHILIP JACKSON and MARK BENTON. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | The Last Farewell | 20180618 | 20200402/03 (BBC7) 20210302 (BBC7) 20210303 (BBC7) 20221004 (BBC7) 20221005 (BBC7) 20221008 (BBC7) 20221004 20221005 20221008 20200326 (R4) | The death of Frank's rival, Frank, causes Frank mixed emotions - glee and joy. Seaside sitcom by James Hendrie and Ian Brown Starring Philip Jackson, Tom Palmer, Alison Steadman, Mark Benton, Shobna Gulati and Rasmus Hardiker Producer Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2018. Andy and Jeff face affairs of the heart and cardiac arrest. Andy ...... Tom Palmer Frank/Brian ...... Mark Benton Corinne/Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Frank O ...... Rasmus Hardiker Liz ...... Shobna Gulati Producer: Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2018. |
| 03 | 01 | Never The Twin | 20200610 | 20211007/08 (BBC7) 20230901 (BBC7) 20230902 (BBC7) 20211007 20211008 20230901 20230902 20210930 (R4) | It's September in Flamford, which can only mean one thing - the Flamford Christmas Market is in full flow. Jeff persuades his recalcitrant London nephew Andy to join him in a gift-shopping expedition. Along the way they encounter pokerwork sign-maker and fire hazard Pam, loud, lovelorn and now jobless Town Crier Peter Humfriss and The Ghost of Christmas-Who-Gives-A-Stuff - chiselling pensioner Mr Truepenny. Christmas, even though it's September, is also a time for mysteries - one of which sees Jeff and Andy pitted against the enigmatic Applegarth twins. Created and written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie. The Applegarth Twins ...... Alison Steadman Peter Humfriss ...... Mark Benton Pam ...... Shobna Gulati Mr Truepenny ...... Rasmus Hardiker Andy ...... James Northcote An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2020. Philip Jackson and Alison Steadman enjoy a thoroughly Flamford Christmas - in September. It's September in Flamford, which can only mean one thing - the Flamford Christmas Market is in full flow. Jeff persuades his recalcitrant London nephew Andy to join him in a gift-shopping expedition. Produced and Directed by Gordon Kennedy It's September in Flamford, which can only mean one thing - the Flamford Christmas Market is in full flow. Jeff (Philip Jackson) persuades his recalcitrant London nephew Andy (James Northcote) to join him in a gift-shopping expedition. Along the way they encounter pokerwork sign-maker and fire hazard Pam (Shobna Gulati), loud, lovelorn and now jobless Town Crier Peter Humfriss (Mark Benton) and The Ghost of Christmas-Who-Gives-A-Stuff - chiselling pensioner Mr Truepenny (Rasmus Hardiker). Christmas, even though it's September, is also a time for mysteries - one of which sees Jeff and Andy pitted against the enigmatic Applegarth twins (Alison Steadman and Alison Steadman). Starring: Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London Christmas, even though it's September, is also a time for mysteries - one of which sees Jeff and Andy pitted against the enigmatic Applegarth twins. |
| 03 | 02 | Five Benches Outside Yatterby Hall, Flamford | 20200617 | 20211014/15 (BBC7) 20230908 (BBC7) 20230909 (BBC7) 20211014 20211015 20211007 (R4) | Nothing could be more relaxing than a visit to a historical stately home - but this is Flamford. Andy starts the day with a rather alarming haircut and it's downhill from there on. Jeff drags Andy on a quest to local heritage site, Yatterby Hall, where he hopes to snag the autograph of his hero, Sir Trevor McDonald. On the way, they meet disgruntled and vengeful Big Blue Bus guide Glenn, disgruntled and despondent primary school teacher Brendan Liversedge and several disgruntled and thin-skinned costumed museum guides. Lording it over them all (quite literally) is Lord Yatterby, Johnny Hussey-Gore-Marshbanks, his conversationally-challenged wife Francesca, his scheming dowager mother and Alfred, his junkie son. Andy ...... James Northcote Glenn/Alfred ...... Rasmus Hardiker Brendan Liversedge/Johnny Hussey-Gore-Marshbanks ...... Mark Benton Francesca ...... Shobna Gulati The Mother ...... Alison Steadman Created and Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2020. An unexpected bus ride gives Jeff a trip down memory lane. Nothing could be more relaxing than a visit to a historical stately home - but this is Flamford. Andy (James Northcote) starts the day with a rather alarming haircut and it's downhill from there on. Jeff (Philip Jackson) drags Andy on a quest to local heritage site, Yatterby Hall, where he hopes to snag the autograph of his hero, Sir Trevor McDonald. On the way, they meet disgruntled and vengeful Big Blue Bus guide Glenn (Rasmus Hardiker), disgruntled and despondent primary school teacher Brendan Liversedge (Mark Benton) and several disgruntled and thin-skinned costumed museum guides. Lording it over them all (quite literally) is Lord Yatterby, Johnny Hussey-Gore-Marshbanks (also Mark Benton), his conversationally-challenged wife Francesca (Shobna Gulati), his scheming dowager mother (Alison Steadman) and Alfred, his junkie son (Rasmus Hardiker). Produced and Directed by Gordon Kennedy Philip Jackson and Alison Steadman star. Andy (James Northcote) has a haircut to remember. Andy starts the day with a rather alarming haircut and it's downhill from there on. |
| 03 | 03 | The Haunting Of Jeffrey Whittaker | 20200624 | 20211021/22 (BBC7) 20230915 (BBC7) 20230916 (BBC7) 20211021 20211022 20211014 (R4) | Jeff is having one of his occasional dark afternoons of the soul. Andy decides he needs a project. As luck would have it, the local pub landlord Phil Loynes needs a gimmick to boost his flagging sales. Jeff wonders if a ghost would help: “Every pub needs a ghost ? and he tells the story of the mysterious Grey Lady of Sharpwater Green. Even though the story is completely invented by Jeff, he and Andy go out of their way to make it real, with the help of veteran ghost-faker Fish Shop Frank Bridgwater. While our heroes are grappling with forces they do not comprehend, their friend Joyce is struggling with a creature she cannot control - a large dog called Goliath. Will the Flamford False Phantom Fakers fall victim to the most inexorable power of all - social media? Joyce ...... Alison Steadman Frank Bridgewater ...... Mark Benton Dr Singh ...... Shobna Gulati Phil Loynes ...... Rasmus Hardiker Andy ...... James Northcote Created and Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Produced and directed by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2020. Jeff and Andy meddle with the supernatural. Jeff (Philip Jackson) is having one of his occasional dark afternoons of the soul. Andy (James Northcote) decides he needs a project. As luck would have it, the local pub landlord Phil Loynes (Rasmus Hardiker) needs a gimmick to boost his flagging sales. Jeff wonders if a ghost would help: `Every pub needs a ghost` and he tells the story of the mysterious Grey Lady of Sharpwater Green. Even though the story is completely invented by Jeff, he and Andy go out of their way to make it real, with the help of veteran ghost-faker Fish Shop Frank Bridgwater (Mark Benton). While our heroes are grappling with forces they do not comprehend, their friend Joyce (Alison Steadman) is struggling with a creature she cannot control - a large dog called Goliath. Starring: Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London This week Jeff and Andy (Philip Jackson and James Northcote) meddle with the supernatural. Jeff wonders if a ghost would help: `Every pub needs a ghost` and he tells the story of the mysterious Grey Lady of Sharpwater Green. Even though the story is completely invented by Jeff, he and Andy go out of their way to make it real, with the help of veteran ghost-faker Fish Shop Frank Bridgwater. Jeff wonders if a ghost would help: “Every pub needs a ghost ? and he tells the story of the mysterious Grey Lady of Sharpwater Green. Even though the story is completely invented by Jeff, he and Andy go out of their way to make it real, with the help of veteran ghost-faker Fish Shop Frank Bridgwater (Mark Benton). |
| 03 | 04 | The Agreement | 20200701 | 20211028/29 (BBC7) 20230922 (BBC7) 20230923 (BBC7) 20211028 20211029 20211021 (R4) | Andy and Jeff need help. Fish Shop Frank suggests Couples Therapy as it worked so well for his ex-wife (and for him too, if he had bothered to turn up). After a session with unorthodox therapist Dr Coulson (Alison Steadman), the treatment is such a success that Andy decides to move out. Jeff, though wounded, puts a brave face on it and gets on with his new life as best he can. Meanwhile, Andy, is living the high life. He's run into an old friend from London, Sean and they're visiting nightclubs, restaurants and comedy gigs together. With: Philip Jackson Mark Benton Shobna Gulati Rasmus Hardiker James Northcote Directed by Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2020. Andy and Jeff have a major problem to solve - each other. Andy (James Northcote) and Jeff (Philip Jackson) find they have a big problem to solve - each other. Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) suggests Couples Therapy as it worked so well for his ex-wife (and for him too, if he'd turned up). After a session with unorthodox therapist Dr Coulson (Alison Steadman), the treatment is such a success that Andy decides to move out. Jeff, though wounded, puts a brave face on it and gets on with his life as best he can. Meanwhile, Andy, by contrast, is living the high life. He's run into an old friend from London, Sean (Rasmus Hardiker), and they're visiting nightclubs and restaurants and comedy gigs together. Will Andy learn to appreciate true friendship? Will Jeff stop complaining about Andy cluttering up the hall with his shoes? When will Andy start to miss the plain but honest things that Jeff has to offer - like a really fierce and satisfying game of Scrabble? Starring: Created and Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager: Sarah Tombling Produced and Directed by Gordon Kennedy Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London Andy (James Northcote) and Jeff (Philip Jackson) have a big problem to solve - each other. Dr Colson ...... Alison Steadman Frank ...... Mark Benton Joanne & Penny ...... Shobna Gulati Dieter Schmidt & Truepenny ...... Rasmus Hardiker Andy ...... James Northcote Created and written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie. Director; Gordon Kennedy An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2020. Meanwhile, Andy, is living the high life. He's run into an old friend from London, Sean and they're visiting nightclubs, restaurants and comedy gigs together. Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) suggests Couples Therapy as it worked so well for his ex-wife (and for him too, if he'd turned up). After a session with unorthodox therapist Dr Coulson (Alison Steadman), the treatment is such a success that Andy decides to move out. Jeff, though wounded, puts a brave face on it and gets on with his life as best he can. Meanwhile, Andy, by contrast, is living the high life. He's run into an old friend from London, Sean (Rasmus Hardiker), and they're visiting nightclubs and restaurants and comedy gigs together. |
| 03 | 05 | Strangers And A Drain | 20200708 | 20211104/05 (BBC7) 20230929 (BBC7) 20230930 (BBC7) 20211104 20211105 20211028 (R4) | Jeff (Philip Jackson) ill-advisedly offers to clean the chaotic drains of his girlfriend Corinne (Alison Steadman) while she's away at a pest control conference. Seeking to free himself from this unsavoury task, Jeff strikes a murky deal with Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) to swap DIY tasks - Frank will clear Corinne's drains and Jeff will fix Frank's shelves. However, things don't go according to plan. The hapless pair are sucked into a swirling vortex leading to a seething netherworld of crime and Mariachi. Along the way they once again meet punctilious and pedantic policeman, PC Clarke (`That's Clarke with an e'`) and also unorthodox and erratic limo driver, Psycho Pete (Rasmus Hardiker). In the meantime, Andy (James Northcote) is training to be a bingo-caller. Unlucky for some - 13. Starring: Shobna Gulati Created and Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager Sarah Tombling Produced and Directed by Gordon Kennedy Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Funny how a little mistake can lead to big trouble. With Philip Jackson and Mark Benton. Jeff ill-advisedly offers to clean the chaotic drains of his girlfriend Corinne while she's away at a pest control conference. Seeking to free himself from this unsavoury task, Jeff strikes a murky deal with Fish Shop Frank to swap DIY tasks - Frank will clear Corinne's drains and Jeff will fix Frank's shelves. However, things don't go according to plan. The hapless pair are sucked into a swirling vortex leading to a seething netherworld of crime and Mariachi. Along the way they once again meet punctilious and pedantic policeman, PC Clarke (“That's Clarke with an ‘e' ?) and also unorthodox and erratic limo driver, Psycho Pete. In the meantime, Andy is training to be a bingo-caller. Unlucky for some - 13. An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2020. Corinne ...... Alison Steadman Frank ...... Mark Benton Lucy ...... Shobna Gulati Psycho Pete ...... Rasmus Hardiker Andy ...... James Northcote Created and written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie. Jeff ill-advisedly offers to clean the chaotic drains of his girlfriend Corinne while she's away at a pest control conference. Seeking to free himself from this unsavoury task, Jeff strikes a murky deal with Fish Shop Frank to swap DIY tasks - Frank will clear Corinne's drains and Jeff will fix Frank's shelves. The hapless pair are sucked into a swirling vortex leading to a seething netherworld of crime and Mariachi. Along the way they once again meet punctilious and pedantic policeman, PC Clarke (`That's Clarke with an e'`) and also unorthodox and erratic limo driver, Psycho Pete. However, things don't go according to plan. The hapless pair are sucked into a swirling vortex leading to a seething netherworld of crime and Mariachi. Along the way they once again meet punctilious and pedantic policeman, PC Clarke (“That's Clarke with an ‘e' ?) and also unorthodox and erratic limo driver, Psycho Pete (Rasmus Hardiker). |
| 03 | 06 LAST | Fly Flamford | 20200715 | 20211111/12 (BBC7) 20231006 (BBC7) 20231007 (BBC7) 20211111 20211112 20211104 (R4) | Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (James Northcote) are awaiting their departure from Winifred Holtby International Airport, formerly RAF Flamford Heath, with a major repurposing in the 90s as Flamin' Wheels Go-Kart Centre. They've taken advantage of The Flamford Bugle's 2-for-1 ticket offer to mark the `exciting new route` to Rome-Maremma by low budget airline AlexAir. They're soon joined by Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton), Copper Kettle proprietor and nervous flyer Joyce Rickles (Alison Steadman) and Flamford's Number One aged curmudgeon, Mr Truepenny (Rasmus Hardiker) - all of them with an eye for a bargain and all of them fellow 2-for-1 ticketeers. Frank has already started on the pints (`What? I'm on holiday`), Joyce has been on a Flying-With-Confidence course (`My mantra is Turnips'`) and Mr Truepenny is behaving more oddly than normal (`I dropped an E earlier and I think it's kicking in`). They soon find cheapest is not always best. As the flight delays mount, so tempers rise and questions are asked. When's the plane leaving? What is Frank's secret? Who is Simon? And why does WH Smith sell water in litre bottles which you cannot possibly finish before you reach the security gate? Starring: Shobna Gulati Created and Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager Sarah Tombling Produced and Directed by Gordon Kennedy Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London An Absolutely Production for BBC Radio 4 Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (James Northcote) are waiting for a plane. In vain. Jeff and Andy are awaiting their departure from Winifred Holtby International Airport, formerly RAF Flamford Heath, with a major repurposing in the 90s as Flamin' Wheels Go-Kart Centre. They've taken advantage of The Flamford Bugle's 2-for-1 ticket offer to mark the `exciting new route` to Rome-Maremma by low budget airline AlexAir. They're soon joined by Fish Shop Frank, Copper Kettle proprietor and nervous flyer Joyce Rickles and Flamford's Number One aged curmudgeon, Mr Truepenny - all of them with an eye for a bargain and all of them fellow 2-for-1 ticketeers. Frank has already started on the pints (`What? I'm on holiday`), Joyce has been on a Flying-With-Confidence course (`My mantra is Turnips'`) and Mr Truepenny is behaving more oddly than normal (`I dropped an E earlier and I think it's kicking in`). They soon find cheapest is not always best. When's the plane leaving? What is Frank's secret? Who is Simon? And why does WH Smith sell water in litre bottles which you cannot possibly finish before you reach the security gate? Joyce Rickles ...... Alison Steadman Fish Shop Frank ...... Mark Benton Mr Truepenny ...... Rasmus Hardiker Andy ...... James Northcote Nadya ...... Shobna Gulati An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2020. Jeff and Andy are waiting for a plane. In vain. Jeff and Andy are awaiting their departure from Winifred Holtby International Airport, formerly RAF Flamford Heath, with a major repurposing in the 90s as Flamin' Wheels Go-Kart Centre. They've taken advantage of The Flamford Bugle's 2-for-1 ticket offer to mark the “exciting new route ? to Rome-Maremma by low budget airline AlexAir. They're soon joined by Fish Shop Frank, Copper Kettle proprietor and nervous flyer Joyce Rickles and Flamford's Number One aged curmudgeon, Mr Truepenny - all of them with an eye for a bargain and all of them fellow 2-for-1 ticketeers. Frank has already started on the pints (“What? I'm on holiday ?), Joyce has been on a Flying-With-Confidence course (“My mantra is ‘Turnips' ?) and Mr Truepenny is behaving more oddly than normal (“I dropped an E earlier and I think it's kicking in ?). They soon find cheapest is not always best. Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (James Northcote) are awaiting their departure from Winifred Holtby International Airport, formerly RAF Flamford Heath, with a major repurposing in the 90s as Flamin' Wheels Go-Kart Centre. They're soon joined by Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton), Copper Kettle proprietor and nervous flyer Joyce Rickles (Alison Steadman) and Flamford's Number One aged curmudgeon, Mr Truepenny (Rasmus Hardiker) - all of them with an eye for a bargain and all of them fellow 2-for-1 ticketeers. |
| 04 | 01 | Carpe Leafletem | 20220610 | Welcome back to Flamford for a fourth series of The Break. In episode one of the new series, recalcitrant Londoner Andy (Tom Palmer) goads his easy-going Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson) into breathing new life into his electrical repair business. Thanks to the ensuing leaflet campaign, they encounter, among others, Flamford fish supremo Frank Bridgewater (Mark Benton), alarmed café proprietor Joyce Rickles (Alison Steadman), ultra-professional hotel manager Dieter Schmidt (Rasmus Hardiker), and the angriest woman in Flamford (Shobna Gulati). Unfortunately for Jeff and Andy, the campaign is a roaring success. Starring Created and Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager Sarah Tombling Produced and Directed by Gordon Kennedy Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (Tom Palmer) go on a publicity drive. In episode one of the new series, recalcitrant Londoner Andy (Tom Palmer) goads his easy-going Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson) into breathing new life into his electrical repair business. Thanks to the ensuing leaflet campaign, they encounter, among others, Flamford fish supremo Frank Bridgewater (Mark Benton), alarmed caf退 proprietor Joyce Rickles (Alison Steadman), ultra-professional hotel manager Dieter Schmidt (Rasmus Hardiker), and the angriest woman in Flamford (Shobna Gulati). | |
| 04 | 02 | Secrets And Fries | 20220617 | Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (Tom Palmer) disagree on how to celebrate Andy's birthday. Jeff plans a big party, enlisting the help of Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) and their favourite café proprietor, Joyce (Alison Steadman). In trying to prevent this, Andy visits Frank's rivals at The Barracuda Bistro (Rasmus Hardiker and Shobna Gulati) and manages to alienate pretty much everyone. Starring: Created and Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager Sarah Tombling Produced and Directed by Gordon Kennedy Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Jeff plans a big party, enlisting the help of Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) and their favourite caf退 proprietor, Joyce (Alison Steadman). In trying to prevent this, Andy visits Frank's rivals at The Barracuda Bistro (Rasmus Hardiker and Shobna Gulati) and manages to alienate pretty much everyone. | |
| 04 | 03 | Would Not Recommend | 20220624 | Fish Shop Frank Bridgewater (Mark Benton) has a problem - someone has been writing poisonous online reviews of his restaurant. Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (Tom Palmer) undertake to hunt down the culprit. Among the suspects are Copper Kettle proprietor Joyce Rickles (Alison Steadman) and Flamford's Number One aged curmudgeon Mr Truepenny (Rasmus Hardiker). As part of their investigation, Jeff and Andy visit The Flamford Bugle, host of the offending restaurant rating website, run by disgruntled Employee of the Month, Mira (Shobna Gulati). The truth, they find, is under their very noses. Starring: Created and Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager Sarah Tombling Produced and Directed by Gordon Kennedy Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (Tom Palmer) hunt down a poison-pen reviewer. | |
| 04 | 04 | A Fun Day Out | 20220701 | Jeff (Philip Jackson) leads a sceptical Andy (Tom Palmer) on a bicycle tour of the countryside surrounding Flamford. En route, they meet old friends Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton) and Joyce Rickles (Alison Steadman), visit the unfriendliest pub in England, a village fete to remember, and Tittlehume's very own Space Museum. By the end of the day, Jeff and Andy learn that it's sometimes better to travel in hope than to arrive. Starring: Shobna Gulati Rasmus Hardiker Created and Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager Sarah Tombling Produced and Directed by Gordon Kennedy Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (Tom Palmer) take to the road. By the end of the day, Jeff and Andy learn that it's sometimes better to travel in hope than to arrive. | |
| 04 | 05 | A Fight For Four Eyes | 20220708 | A running feud between Jeff (Philip Jackson) and local librarian Kate (Shobna Gulati) turns into something more. At the same time, Jeff's 'arrangement' with his on-off partner Corinne (Alison Steadman) turns into something less. In the meantime, now that Jeff's mind is elsewhere, Andy (Tom Palmer) finds himself rekindling his relationship with his on-off partner Liz. With the library under threat, Jeff gets drawn into the campaign to save it, soliciting the help of stentorian town crier Peter Humfriss (Mark Benton) and Flamford's Olympic-standard grump, Mr Truepenny (Rasmus Hardiker). Starring: Created and Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager Sarah Tombling Produced and Directed by Gordon Kennedy Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (Tom Palmer) visit the library. | |
| 04 | 06 LAST | Some Like It Hut | 20220715 | As an early Christmas treat for Andy (Tom Palmer), Jeff (Philip Jackson) has rented a beach hut. Their day of rest and relaxation is interrupted by visits from Beach Warden Marcia (Shobna Gulati), deck chair attendant Meg (Alison Steadman), nosy pensioner Mr Truepenny (Rasmus Hardiker), and human foghorn, town crier Peter Humfriss (Mark Benton). Along the way, they disrupt a birthday party, Andy gets some good news and Jeff inexplicably buys a snooker table. Starring: Created and Written by IAN BROWN and JAMES HENDRIE Studio Engineered and Edited by Leon Chambers Production Manager Sarah Tombling Produced and Directed by GORDON KENNEDY Recorded at The Soundhouse Studios, London An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Jeff (Philip Jackson) and Andy (Tom Palmer) rent a beach hut. |