Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20250323 |  Episode 1 of 2 New York, 1977 and workaholic Ted Kramer is forced to re-think his priorities when his wife Joanna leaves, making him sole guardian of their five-year-old son, Billy. Newly adapted for radio by Sarah Wooley, Avery Corman's best-selling novel led to a sea change in divorce and family relations in the United States. Ted .. - Jacob Fortune-Lloyd Joanna .. - Lydia Wilson Charlie .. - Jonathan Slinger Thelma .. - Chloe Pirrie Billy .. - Owen Rye Jim - Jammy Kasongo Mrs Colby, Ted's Mom and Martha .. - Laurel Lefkow Mrs Willewska and Mrs Evan .. - Tracy Wiles Betty, Mrs Roberts and Cynthia .. - Kelly Burke Rhoda - Sarah Wooley Researcher: Bethany Woodhead Studio Production: Keith Graham and Gary Newman Sound design: Keith Graham Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Carl Prekopp. Directed by Carl Prekopp. Adaptation of groundbreaking custody novel starring Jacob Fortune-Lloyd and Lydia Wilson. When Joanna walks out of her marriage, Ted is left to look after their five-year-old son alone. Groundbreaking novel about the anguish and impact of separation and solo parenting.
New York, 1977 and workaholic Ted Kramer is forced to re-think his priorities when his wife Joanna leaves, making him sole guardian of their five-year-old son, Billy. Newly adapted for radio by Sarah Wooley, Avery Corman's best-selling novel led to a sea change in divorce and family relations in the United States. Ted .. - Jacob Fortune-Lloyd Joanna .. - Lydia Wilson Charlie .. - Jonathan Slinger Thelma .. - Chloe Pirrie Billy .. - Owen Rye Jim - Jammy Kasongo Mrs Colby, Ted's Mom and Martha .. - Laurel Lefkow Mrs Willewska and Mrs Evan .. - Tracy Wiles Betty, Mrs Roberts and Cynthia .. - Kelly Burke Rhoda - Sarah Wooley Researcher: Bethany Woodhead Studio Production: Keith Graham and Gary Newman Sound design: Keith Graham Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Carl Prekopp. Directed by Carl Prekopp. Adaptation of groundbreaking custody novel starring Jacob Fortune-Lloyd and Lydia Wilson. When Joanna walks out of her marriage, Ted is left to look after their five-year-old son alone. Groundbreaking novel about the anguish and impact of separation and solo parenting. |
| 02 | 20250330 | Episode 2 of 2 By Avery Corman Adapted by Sarah Wooley Ted has finally got to grips with his responsibilities as a single parent and can now fully enjoy life with his young son, Billy. But the bond between father and son comes under threat when Ted's ex-wife Joanna returns wanting to be back in Billy's life and Ted finds himself in danger of losing everything. Ted - Jacob Fortune-Lloyd Joanna - Lydia Wilson Charlie - Jonathan Slinger Thelma - Chloe Pirrie Billy - Owen Rye Shaunessy - Joshua Manning Jim and Gressen - Jammy Kasongo Ron and Judge - Dar Dash Nurse - Sarah Wooley Researcher: Bethany Woodhead Studio Production: Keith Graham and Gary Newman Sound design: Keith Graham Produced by Gaynor Macfarlane and Carl Prekopp Directed by Carl Prekopp New adaptation of Avery Corman's ground-breaking novel about separation and child custody. Just as Ted is finding the balance between work and solo-parenting, his ex-wife returns. With their 5 year old son caught in the middle, everything Ted's achieved is under threat. |