Drop Me Here, Darling

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A Case Of Exposure

19830203

20210425 (BBC7)
20240901 (BBC7)
20240902 (BBC7)

Leslie agrees to drive Caroline to Wick, but he has an ulterior motive.

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.‘

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Claire/Flora - Norma Ronald

Innkeeper/AA Man - Joe Dunlop

Leslie agrees to drive Caroline to Wick, but has an ulterior motive. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From January 1983.

A Plonking Success

19821223

20210321 (BBC7)
20240721 (BBC7)
20240722 (BBC7)

Caroline confides in her ex-husband Leslie about a secret business deal.

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Claire - Norma Ronald

Mr Crabbe - Kenneth Connor

Alan Archer - John Kane

Caroline confides in Leslie about a secret business deal.

Caroline confides in Leslie about a secret business deal. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.

A Slightly Previous Engagement

19821209

20210307 (BBC7)
20240707 (BBC7)
20240708 (BBC7)

Leslie, chauffeur to his ex-wife, is alarmed to learn that she has become engaged.

‘Drop Me Here, Darling' ran from December 1982 to February 1983. It starred Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett as a recently divorced couple, Leslie and Caroline Duggan. He was a successful businessman but has fallen on hard times - following the ‘80s property crash - and now earns a living by chauffeuring his wealthy ex, who runs the successful Quantum mail order company. Despite being divorced, their lives are interleaved and they keep a close, envious eye on each other's love lives, divulging an enduring mutual fondness.

CAST:

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Betty - Joan Sanderson

Simon - John Kane

Claire/Lisa - Norma Ronald

Written by Andrew Palmer.

Leslie is alarmed to discover his ex-wife is engaged.

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.

Leslie, chauffeur to his ex-wife, learns that she's engaged. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.

A Sporting Weekend

19821216

20210314 (BBC7)
20240714 (BBC7)
20240715 (BBC7)

Caroline needs Leslie to pretend that they're still married in order to land a contract. What could go wrong?

CAST:

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Betty - Joan Sanderson

Alaria - Norma Ronald

Derek - Edward Judd

Kramer Hodgkiss - Gordon Clyde

Written by Andrew Palmer.

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.

Caroline needs Leslie to pretend that they're still married. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.

A Winter Break

19830217

20210509 (BBC7)
20240915 (BBC7)
20240916 (BBC7)

Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price.

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Mini Cab Controller - Norma Ronald

With:

John Kane

Jennifer Croxton

Sandra Clark

Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price, especially when it gets cold. Stars Leslie Phillips. From February 1983.

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.‘

With Kenneth Connor, John Kane, James Taylor, Jennifer Croxton, Sandra Clark

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An Unfortunate Position

19821202

20210228 (BBC7)
20240630 (BBC7)
20240701 (BBC7)

It's not easy, being chauffeur to your ex-wife. Especially when she's wealthy and you're broke...' Comedy about a former property tycoon who has fallen on hard times. Leslie wants to impress Walter and tries to keep up the pretence that he is really in charge of his ex wife's business. However, the plan backfires.

Leslie: Leslie Phillips

Caroline: Jill Bennett

Clare: Norma Ronald

Walter: James Taylor

Coats: Kenneth Connor

Writer: Andrew Palmer

Leslie is now chauffeur to his ex-wife Caroline but hopes to impress an old Cambridge pal.

Leslie wants to impress Walter and tries to keep up the pretence that he's still in charge of his ex wife's business.

However, the plan backfires...

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who has fallen on hard times.

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Clare - Norma Ronald

Walter - James Taylor

Coats - Kenneth Connor

Leslie is employed as his ex-wife's chauffeur, but pretends he is still a high-flyer. Stars Leslie Phillips. From December 1982.

Changing Up

19830120

20210523 (BBC7)
20240818 (BBC7)
20240819 (BBC7)

Leslie feels that it's time to look for a more senior position.

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Kay - Norma Ronald

Michael - Edward Judd

Emma - Eve Karpf

Leslie feels that it's time to look for a more senior position. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From January 1983.

Fear Of Driving

19830106

20210404 (BBC7)
20240811 (BBC7)
20240812 (BBC7)

Confusion reigns over Leslie's driving and his prowess in the bedroom...

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Claire/Moira - Norma Ronald

Dave - Michael Robbins

Heather - April Walker

Dr Rogers - Richard Davies

Confusion reigns over Leslie's prowess behind the wheel - and in the bedroom.

Confusion reigns over Leslie's driving and bedroom prowess. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From January 1983.

Flat Out For Home

19830127

20210418 (BBC7)
20240825 (BBC7)
20240826 (BBC7)

Leslie adds to his list of woes with problems over his landlord.

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Claire/Mrs Elliott - Norma Ronald

Dave - Michael Robins

Bill Welling - Richard Davies

Leslie adds landlord problems to his list of woes.

Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett.

In Praise Of Older Men

19830224

20210516 (BBC7)
20240922 (BBC7)
20240923 (BBC7)

PA Clare feels emotional as she turns thirty. Caroline sets out to cheer her up.

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.‘

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Claire/Mrs Elliott - Norma Ronald

Ben..........Joe Dunlop

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in August 1983.

Everyone gets back on the dating scene. Stars Leslie Philips and Jill Bennett.

Clare is troubled by turning thirty. Caroline suggests she dates an older man. Stars Leslie Philips and Jill Bennett From 1983.

Everyone gets back on the dating scene. Starring Leslie Phillips.

Clare is troubled by turning thirty. Caroline suggests she dates an older man. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From 1983.

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Indefinite Articles

19821230

20210328 (BBC7)
20240728 (BBC7)
20240729 (BBC7)

Leslie is offered a job writing a weekly food column. But is it too good to be true?

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Claire - Norma Ronald

With John Graham, Garard Green and Gordon Clyde

Leslie is offered a writing job. But is it too good to be true? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.

Moonlight

19830210

20210502 (BBC7)
20240908 (BBC7)
20240909 (BBC7)

Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price.

Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.‘

Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips

Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett

Claire/Mini Cab Controller - Norma Ronald

Herr Kobourg/Kelly - Kenneth Connor

Policeman - James Taylor

Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From February 1983.

CAST:

Her Kobourg/Kelly - Kenneth Connor

Written by Andrew Palmer.

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
A Case Of Exposure	19830203	20210425 (BBC7) 20240901 (BBC7) 20240902 (BBC7)	Leslie agrees to drive Caroline to Wick, but he has an ulterior motive. Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.‘ Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Claire/Flora - Norma Ronald Innkeeper/AA Man - Joe Dunlop Leslie agrees to drive Caroline to Wick, but has an ulterior motive. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From January 1983.
A Plonking Success	19821223	20210321 (BBC7) 20240721 (BBC7) 20240722 (BBC7)	Caroline confides in her ex-husband Leslie about a secret business deal. Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife. Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Claire - Norma Ronald Mr Crabbe - Kenneth Connor Alan Archer - John Kane Caroline confides in Leslie about a secret business deal. Caroline confides in Leslie about a secret business deal. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.
A Slightly Previous Engagement	19821209	20210307 (BBC7) 20240707 (BBC7) 20240708 (BBC7)	Leslie, chauffeur to his ex-wife, is alarmed to learn that she has become engaged. ‘Drop Me Here, Darling' ran from December 1982 to February 1983. It starred Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett as a recently divorced couple, Leslie and Caroline Duggan. He was a successful businessman but has fallen on hard times - following the ‘80s property crash - and now earns a living by chauffeuring his wealthy ex, who runs the successful Quantum mail order company. Despite being divorced, their lives are interleaved and they keep a close, envious eye on each other's love lives, divulging an enduring mutual fondness. CAST: Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Betty - Joan Sanderson Simon - John Kane Claire/Lisa - Norma Ronald Written by Andrew Palmer. Leslie is alarmed to discover his ex-wife is engaged. Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife. Leslie, chauffeur to his ex-wife, learns that she's engaged. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.
A Sporting Weekend	19821216	20210314 (BBC7) 20240714 (BBC7) 20240715 (BBC7)	Caroline needs Leslie to pretend that they're still married in order to land a contract. What could go wrong? ‘Drop Me Here, Darling' ran from December 1982 to February 1983. It starred Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett as a recently divorced couple, Leslie and Caroline Duggan. He was a successful businessman but has fallen on hard times - following the ‘80s property crash - and now earns a living by chauffeuring his wealthy ex, who runs the successful Quantum mail order company. Despite being divorced, their lives are interleaved and they keep a close, envious eye on each other's love lives, divulging an enduring mutual fondness. CAST: Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Betty - Joan Sanderson Alaria - Norma Ronald Derek - Edward Judd Kramer Hodgkiss - Gordon Clyde Written by Andrew Palmer. Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife. Caroline needs Leslie to pretend that they're still married. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.
A Winter Break	19830217	20210509 (BBC7) 20240915 (BBC7) 20240916 (BBC7)	Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price. Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife. Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Mini Cab Controller - Norma Ronald With: John Kane Jennifer Croxton Sandra Clark Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price, especially when it gets cold. Stars Leslie Phillips. From February 1983. Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.‘ With Kenneth Connor, John Kane, James Taylor, Jennifer Croxton, Sandra Clark [LISTEN NOW]
An Unfortunate Position	19821202	20210228 (BBC7) 20240630 (BBC7) 20240701 (BBC7)	It's not easy, being chauffeur to your ex-wife. Especially when she's wealthy and you're broke...' Comedy about a former property tycoon who has fallen on hard times. Leslie wants to impress Walter and tries to keep up the pretence that he is really in charge of his ex wife's business. However, the plan backfires. Leslie: Leslie Phillips Caroline: Jill Bennett Clare: Norma Ronald Walter: James Taylor Coats: Kenneth Connor Writer: Andrew Palmer Leslie is now chauffeur to his ex-wife Caroline but hopes to impress an old Cambridge pal. Leslie wants to impress Walter and tries to keep up the pretence that he's still in charge of his ex wife's business. However, the plan backfires... Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who has fallen on hard times. Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Clare - Norma Ronald Walter - James Taylor Coats - Kenneth Connor Leslie is employed as his ex-wife's chauffeur, but pretends he is still a high-flyer. Stars Leslie Phillips. From December 1982.
Changing Up	19830120	20210523 (BBC7) 20240818 (BBC7) 20240819 (BBC7)	Leslie feels that it's time to look for a more senior position. Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife. Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Kay - Norma Ronald Michael - Edward Judd Emma - Eve Karpf Leslie feels that it's time to look for a more senior position. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From January 1983.
Fear Of Driving	19830106	20210404 (BBC7) 20240811 (BBC7) 20240812 (BBC7)	Confusion reigns over Leslie's driving and his prowess in the bedroom... Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife. Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Claire/Moira - Norma Ronald Dave - Michael Robbins Heather - April Walker Dr Rogers - Richard Davies Confusion reigns over Leslie's prowess behind the wheel - and in the bedroom. Confusion reigns over Leslie's driving and bedroom prowess. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From January 1983.
Flat Out For Home	19830127	20210418 (BBC7) 20240825 (BBC7) 20240826 (BBC7)	Leslie adds to his list of woes with problems over his landlord. Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife. Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Claire/Mrs Elliott - Norma Ronald Dave - Michael Robins Bill Welling - Richard Davies Leslie adds landlord problems to his list of woes. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett.
In Praise Of Older Men	19830224	20210516 (BBC7) 20240922 (BBC7) 20240923 (BBC7)	PA Clare feels emotional as she turns thirty. Caroline sets out to cheer her up. Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.‘ Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Claire/Mrs Elliott - Norma Ronald Ben..........Joe Dunlop First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in August 1983. Everyone gets back on the dating scene. Stars Leslie Philips and Jill Bennett. Clare is troubled by turning thirty. Caroline suggests she dates an older man. Stars Leslie Philips and Jill Bennett From 1983. Everyone gets back on the dating scene. Starring Leslie Phillips. Clare is troubled by turning thirty. Caroline suggests she dates an older man. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From 1983. [LISTEN NOW]
Indefinite Articles	19821230	20210328 (BBC7) 20240728 (BBC7) 20240729 (BBC7)	Leslie is offered a job writing a weekly food column. But is it too good to be true? Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife. Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Claire - Norma Ronald With John Graham, Garard Green and Gordon Clyde Leslie is offered a writing job. But is it too good to be true? Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From December 1982.
Moonlight	19830210	20210502 (BBC7) 20240908 (BBC7) 20240909 (BBC7)	Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price. Andrew Palmer's comedy about a former property tycoon who's fallen on hard times and is now chauffeur to his wealthy ex-wife.‘ Leslie Duggan - Leslie Phillips Caroline Duggan - Jill Bennett Claire/Mini Cab Controller - Norma Ronald Herr Kobourg/Kelly - Kenneth Connor Policeman - James Taylor Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price. Stars Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett. From February 1983. ‘Drop Me Here, Darling' ran from December 1982 to February 1983. It starred Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett as a recently divorced couple, Leslie and Caroline Duggan. He was a successful businessman but has fallen on hard times - following the ‘80s property crash - and now earns a living by chauffeuring his wealthy ex, who runs the successful Quantum mail order company. Despite being divorced, their lives are interleaved and they keep a close, envious eye on each other's love lives, divulging an enduring mutual fondness. CAST: Her Kobourg/Kelly - Kenneth Connor Written by Andrew Palmer.