Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | What Will You Be When You Grow Up? | 20200819 | 20210816 (R4) | The return of Chris Neill and his comedic exploration of affairs of the heart, the unexpected humiliations of ageing, and what bloody good luck it is that he has met his boyfriend, Rory. In the first episode, we examine the trials of ageing. After a telephone conversation with his doctor, taken while admiring the sheer capacity of the Haribo aisle in a Hamburg supermarket, we join Chris walking away from diabetes. Written by and starring Chris Neill. Isy Suttie Martin Hyder Producer: Steve Doherty A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2020. Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie. Comic tales written by Chris Neill. The return of Chris Neill and his comedic exploration of affairs of the heart, the unexpected humiliations of ageing, and what bloody good luck it is that he has met his boyfriend, Rory. In the first episode, we examine the trials of ageing. After a telephone conversation with his doctor, taken while admiring the sheer capacity of the Haribo aisle in a Hamburg supermarket, we join Chris walking away from diabetes. Written by and starring Chris Neill. Isy Suttie Martin Hyder Producer: Steve Doherty A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2020. Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie. Comic tales written by Chris Neill. |
| 02 | Hamburg Noir | 20200826 | 20210817 (R4) | There's slightly awkward small talk with a German police officer investigating the unexpected death of Chris's neighbour on a visit to Hamburg. And some confusion over recycling. Chris Neill continues his comedic exploration of affairs of the heart, the unexpected humiliations of ageing, and what bloody good luck it is that he has met his boyfriend, Rory. Written by and starring Chris Neill. Isy Suttie Martin Hyder Producer: Steve Doherty A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2020. Awkward small talk with a German cop. Bittersweet comic tales with Chris Neill. Comic tales written by Chris Neill. There's slightly awkward small talk with a German police officer investigating the unexpected death of Chris's neighbour on a visit to Hamburg. And some confusion over recycling. Chris Neill continues his comedic exploration of affairs of the heart, the unexpected humiliations of ageing, and what bloody good luck it is that he has met his boyfriend, Rory. Written by and starring Chris Neill. Isy Suttie Martin Hyder Producer: Steve Doherty A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2020. Awkward small talk with a German cop. Bittersweet comic tales with Chris Neill. Comic tales written by Chris Neill. |
| 03 | Habits Of A Social Animal | 20200902 | 20210818 (R4) | Getting out and meeting people is not something Chris Neill (and many other people) find easy. So he sets out to examine parties and the swings and roundabouts of social intercourse. And a glass bowl gets broken. Chris Neill continues his comedic exploration of affairs of the heart, the unexpected humiliations of ageing, and what bloody good luck it is that he has met his boyfriend, Rory. Written by and starring Chris Neill. Isy Suttie Martin Hyder Producer: Steve Doherty A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2020. Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie. Comic tales written by Chris Neill. Getting out and meeting people is not something Chris Neill (and many other people) find easy. So he sets out to examine parties and the swings and roundabouts of social intercourse. And a glass bowl gets broken. Chris Neill continues his comedic exploration of affairs of the heart, the unexpected humiliations of ageing, and what bloody good luck it is that he has met his boyfriend, Rory. Written by and starring Chris Neill. Isy Suttie Martin Hyder Producer: Steve Doherty A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2020. Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie. Comic tales written by Chris Neill. |
| 04 | Parakeet Frenzy | 20200909 | 20210819 (R4) | Chris has an unexpected encounter with a wild bird which puts his friends woeful love life into perspective. If you love something - give it a banana? Chris Neill continues his comedic exploration of affairs of the heart, the unexpected humiliations of ageing, and what bloody good luck it is that he has met his boyfriend, Rory. Written by and starring Chris Neill. Isy Suttie Martin Hyder Producer: Steve Doherty A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2020. Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie. Comic tales written by Chris Neill. Chris has an unexpected encounter with a wild bird which puts his friends woeful love life into perspective. If you love something - give it a banana? Chris Neill continues his comedic exploration of affairs of the heart, the unexpected humiliations of ageing, and what bloody good luck it is that he has met his boyfriend, Rory. Written by and starring Chris Neill. Isy Suttie Martin Hyder Producer: Steve Doherty A Giddy Goat production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2020. Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie. Comic tales written by Chris Neill. |