Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | Margot Of The 18th Green | 20181231 | 20220124/25 (BBC7) 20220130 (BBC7) 20231121 (BBC7) 20231122 (BBC7) 20200625 (R4) | It's the funeral of Tamsin - killed in a traffic accident - mother of Laura and beloved wife of Edinburgh artist Leo. But the service is barely over before Leo acquires a new status as an eligible bachelor. The women in his circle begin to seek his company and win his affection; while his mother, his grown up arctic weather analyst daughter and newly acquired, sparky, opinionated cleaning lady offer unasked for advice. His life becomes ever more complicated and demanding. Leo becomes increasingly haunted by the mystery surrounding Tamsin's accident, which occurred many miles from her home. What was she doing there? Leo becomes convinced Tamsin was having an affair, but in the end the truth turns out to be very different. Staring Mark Bonnar. Michael Chaplin's wry, narrative four-part comedy is funny and sad - but always warm-hearted and tender. Leo Fabiani - Mark Bonnar Tamsin Fabiani - Beth Marshall Rose Fabiani - Sandra Voe Sadie - Tracy Wiles Margot - Louise Ludgate Laura - Samara MacLaren Directed by Marilyn Imrie A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Recently widowed Leo is lured back to society by golfer Margot, who plays a wily game. The women in his circle begin to seek his company and win his affection.; while his mother, his grown up arctic weather analyst daughter and newly acquired, sparky, opinionated cleaning lady offer unasked for advice. His life becomes ever more complicated and demanding. Recently widowed artist Leo is lured back to society by golfer Margot, who plays a wily game. Stars Mark Bonnar. From 2018. |
| 01 | 02 | The Countess Of Mars | 20190107 | 20220131 (BBC7) 20220201 (BBC7) 20220206 (BBC7) 20231128 (BBC7) 20231129 (BBC7) 20200702 (R4) | Widowed Leo's aristocratic friend Clementine seeks love to heal sorrow. Leo offers friendship instead. Starring Mark Bonnar and Beth Marshall. Wry, narrative comedy written by Michael Chaplin. The funeral of Leo's wife Tamsin was barely over before he acquired a new status as an eligible bachelor. The women in his circle are beginning to seek his company and win his affection.; while his mother, his grown up arctic weather analyst daughter and newly acquired, sparky, opinionated cleaning lady offer unasked for advice. His life becomes ever more complicated and demanding. Leo becomes increasingly haunted by the mystery surrounding Tamsin's accident, miles from home.... Leo Fabiani ... Mark Bonnar Tamsin Fabiani ... Beth Marshall Rose Fabiani ... Sandra Voe Sadie ... Tracy Wiles Clementine ... Jemma Redgrave Angus/ Sgt. Gemmell ... David Robb A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2019. Leo's aristocratic friend Clementine seeks love to heal sorrow. Leo offers friendship. Widowed Leo can only offer Clementine his friendship, but she hopes for more. Stars Mark Bonnar and Jemma Redgrave. From 2019. |
| 01 | 03 | The Bishop's Wife | 20190114 | 20220207/08 (BBC7) 20220213 (BBC7) 20231205 (BBC7) 20231206 (BBC7) 20200709 (R4) | Leo meets a new friend of his wife who has a secret in store for him, causing Leo to question just how well he knew his beloved deceased wife... Starring Mark Bonnar and Beth Marshall. Wry, narrative comedy written by Michael Chaplin The funeral of Leo's wife Tamsin was barely over before he acquired a new status as an eligible bachelor. The women in his circle are beginning to seek his company and win his affection.; while his mother, his grown up arctic weather analyst daughter and newly acquired, sparky, opinionated cleaning lady offer unasked for advice. His life becomes ever more complicated and demanding. Leo becomes increasingly haunted by the mystery surrounding Tamsin's accident, miles from home. Leo Fabiani - Mark Bonnar Tamsin Fabiani - Beth Marshall Rose Fabiani - Sandra Voe Sadie - Tracy Wiles Hilary - Nicola Grier A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2019. Leo meets a new friend of his wife who has a secret in store for him. Leo meets a friend of his late wife who has a secret that leads him to question his spouse. Starring Mark Bonnar. From 2019. |
| 01 | 04 | Princess Of The Russias | 20190121 | 20220214/15 (BBC7) 20220220 (BBC7) 20231212 (BBC7) 20231213 (BBC7) 20200716 (R4) | Leo's daughter returns as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his art, his heart, and his home. Starring Mark Bonnar and Beth Marshall. Wry, narrative comedy written by Michael Chaplin The funeral of Leo's wife Tamsin was barely over before he acquired a new status as an eligible bachelor. The women in his circle are beginning to seek his company and win his affection.; while his mother, his grown up arctic weather analyst daughter and newly acquired, sparky, opinionated cleaning lady offer unasked for advice. His life becomes ever more complicated and demanding. Leo becomes increasingly haunted by the mystery surrounding Tamsin's accident, miles from home. Leo Fabiani ... Mark Bonnar Tamsin Fabiani ... Beth Marshall Sadie ... Tracy Wiles Princess Natalia ... Vera Graziadei Nicky McIntosh ... Hilary Maclean Laura Fabiani ... Samara MacLaren Guy ... Simon Donaldson A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2019. Leo's daughter returns as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his heart, and his home. Leo's daughter returns just as a Russian princess arrives to bid for his heart, and his home. Starring Mark Bonnar. From 2019. |
| 02 | 05 | The Lady In Black | 20200729 | By Michael Chaplin. Edinburgh widower Leo still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he's alone; even though daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life. And when his beloved mum dies he finds himself attracted to the rather lovely undertaker! Mark Bonnar (star of Shetland, Guilt and Line of Duty) stars as Leo Fabiani, renowned painter who lost his wife recently in mysterious circumstances and seems, ever since, to have become a magnet to all kinds of attractive women. We meet four of them in this new series. Leo Fabiani - Mark Bonnar Tamsin Fabiani - Beth Marshall Sadie - Tracy Wiles Mary Grace - Deirdre Mullins Laura Fabiani - Samara Maclaren Directed by Marilyn Imrie and Michael Chaplin A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4 Edinburgh widower Leo still mourns his wife, but falls for another woman. | |
| 02 | 06 | La Signora Di Ferrara | 20200805 | By Michael Chaplin. Edinburgh widower Leo still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he's alone; even though daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life. Leo has a revelatory visit from an Italian woman and meets the new man in Sadie's life. Mark Bonnar (star of Shetland, Guilt and Line of Duty) stars as Leo Fabiani, renowned painter who lost his wife recently in mysterious circumstances and seems, ever since, to have become a magnet to all kinds of attractive women. We meet four of them in this new series. Leo Fabiani - Mark Bonnar Tamsin Fabiani - Beth Marshall Laura Fabiani - Samara Maclaren Sadie - Tracy Wiles Beatrice Fabiani - Emily Bruni Kevin - Derek Riddell Directed by Marilyn Imrie and Michael Chaplin A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4 | |
| 02 | 07 | The Second Violin | 20200812 | By Michael Chaplin. Edinburgh widower Leo still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he's alone; even though daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life. Leo and Laura return to Paisley where his wife died and Leo meets a musician with a secret. Mark Bonnar (star of Shetland, Guilt and Line of Duty) stars as Leo Fabiani, renowned painter who lost his wife recently in mysterious circumstances and seems, ever since, to have become a magnet to all kinds of attractive women. We meet four of them in this new series. Leo Fabiani - Mark Bonnar Tamsin Fabiani - Beth Marshall Laura Fabiani - Samara Maclaren Laurel - Melody Grove Directed by Marilyn Imrie and Michael Chaplin A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4 Leo and Laura return to Paisley, where his wife died. Leo meets a musician with a secret. | |
| 02 | 08 | The Long-lost Friend | 20200819 | By Michael Chaplin. Edinburgh widower Leo still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he's alone; even though daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life. We hear the truth of Tamsin's visit to Paisley that fateful day and meet three people from her past. Mark Bonnar (star of Shetland, Guilt and Line of Duty) stars as Leo Fabiani, renowned painter who lost his wife recently in mysterious circumstances and seems, ever since, to have become a magnet to all kinds of attractive women. We meet four of them in this new series. Leo Fabiani - Mark Bonnar Tamsin Fabiani - Beth Marshall Laura Fabiani - Samara Maclaren Sadie - Tracy Wiles Archie - Aly Macrae Fiona - Phyllis Logan Peter - Simon Donaldson Directed by Marilyn Imrie and Michael Chaplin A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4 We hear the truth of Tamsin's visit to Paisley on the fateful day she died. | |
| 03 | 09 | The Clipper Of Comely Bank | 20210305 | By Michael Chaplin. Edinburgh widower Leo still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he's alone; though pregnant daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life. Leo Fabiani - Mark Bonnar Tamsin - Beth Marshall Claire - Blythe Duff Sadie .....Tracy Wiles Cristabel - Sylvestra Le Touzel Laura - Samara Maclaren Stephen - Alex Wingfield Mark Bonnar stars as Leo Fabiani, a renowned painter who lost his wife and seems, ever since, to have become a magnet to all kinds of attractive women. We meet four of them in this new series. Directed by Catherine Bailey Created by Michael Chaplin and Marilyn Imrie. A Catherine Bailey Production Widower Leo is surprised to meet a woman from his past - all he expected was a haircut. | |
| 03 | 10 | The Lear Jet Lady | 20210312 | By Michael Chaplin. Edinburgh widower Leo still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he's alone; though pregnant daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life. Leo's home is besieged by unexpected visitors, some of whom have come a very long way in a very short time. Leo Fabiani - Mark Bonnar Thomasina - Laurel Lefkow Tamsin - Beth Marshall Laura - Samara Maclaren Sadie - Tracy Wiles Tommy - Gordon Kennedy Mark Bonnar stars as Leo Fabiani, a renowned painter who lost his wife and seems, ever since, to have become a magnet to all kinds of attractive women. We meet four of them in this new series. Directed by Catherine Bailey Created by Michael Chaplin and Marilyn Imrie. A Catherine Bailey Production Leo's Edinburgh home is besieged by unexpected visitors. | |
| 03 | 11 | The Tender-hearted Poet | 20210319 | By Michael Chaplin. Edinburgh widower Leo still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he's alone; though pregnant daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life. Leo goes hill walking in a beloved spot and meets a woman who desperately needs his help. Leo Fabiani - Mark Bonnar Tamsin - Beth Marshall Grace - Hilary Maclean Mark Bonnar stars as Leo Fabiani, a renowned painter who lost his wife and seems, ever since, to have become a magnet to all kinds of attractive women. We meet four of them in this new series. Directed by Catherine Bailey Created by Michael Chaplin and Marilyn Imrie. A Catherine Bailey Production | |
| 03 | 12 | Leo And The Bump In The Night | 20210326 | By Michael Chaplin. Edinburgh widower Leo still talks to his beloved wife Tamsin when he's alone; though pregnant daughter Laura and housekeeper Sadie fill the house and his life. A day of momentous events and surprising revelations as both old and new friends come together in Leo's home. Leo Fabiani - Mark Bonnar Tamsin - Beth Marshall Laura - Samara Maclaren Sadie - Tracy Wiles Jeannie - Siobhan Redmond Julie - Pearl Appleby Mark Bonnar stars as Leo Fabiani, a renowned painter who lost his wife and seems, ever since, to have become a magnet to all kinds of attractive women. We meet four of them in this new series. Directed by Catherine Bailey Created by Michael Chaplin and Marilyn Imrie. A Catherine Bailey Production A day of momentous events and surprising revelations in Leo's Edinburgh home. |