Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20100614 | In Office Hours' is the new novel by Lucy Kellaway about men and women at work, and illicit love. In today's opening episode, changes are underway at the oil giant, AE, and new challenges beckon high flying Stella Bradberry, and the PA Bella Chambers. The latest novel from the columnist, Lucy Kellaway, is a witty and sharply observed exploration of today's contemporary corporate world, and what happens when passions run high. The economist Stella Bradberry is at the top of her game, juggling a high powered career with motherhood. Bella Chambers is a bright and pretty single mother who was forced to drop out of college, and is working as a PA to make ends meet. Both women work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company based in London, where risk taking is a way of life. When the Head of Press resigns unexpectedly, new opportunities and challenges open up for Stella and Bella, which ultimately lead them both to embark on obsessive and destructive affairs. Readers: Hadyn Gwynne has recently returned from Broadway where she was appearing in the award winning hit musical 'Billy Elliot' after it transferred from London's West End. Award winning actress Lyndsey Marshal has most recently appeared on stage in 'Three Days of Rain' and on television in 'Being Human' and 'Garrow's Law'. Writer: Lucy Kellaway is the 'Financial Times' management columnist. She lives in London and is married with four children. Abridged by Sally Marmion Producer Elizabeth Allard. New challenges beckon for high-flying economist Stella Bradberry and PA Bella Chambers. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 02 | 20100615 | In Office Hours' is the new novel by Lucy Kellaway about men and women at work, and illicit love. Today, green issues confront Stella, and Bella starts work for her new boss. The latest novel from the columnist, Lucy Kellaway, is a witty and sharply observed exploration of today's contemporary corporate world, and what happens when passions run high. The economist Stella Bradberry is at the top of her game, juggling a high powered career with motherhood. Bella Chambers is a bright and pretty single mother who was forced to drop out of college, and is working as a PA to make ends meet. Both women work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company based in London, where risk taking is a way of life. When new opportunities and challenges open up unexpectedly for Stella and Bella, they ultimately find themselves drawn into obsessive and destructive affairs. Readers: Haydn Gwynne has recently returned from Broadway where she was appearing in the award winning hit musical 'Billy Elliot' after it transferred from London's West End. Award winning actress Lyndsey Marshal has most recently appeared on stage in 'Three Days of Rain' and on television in 'Being Human' and 'Garrow's Law'. Writer: Lucy Kellaway is the 'Financial Times' management columnist. She lives in London and is married with four children. Abridger Sally Marmion Producer Elizabeth Allard. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 03 | 20100616 | In Office Hours is the new novel by Lucy Kellaway about men and women at work, and illicit love. Today, Stella and Bella are seen in a new light when news of a crisis in Russia breaks. The latest novel from the columnist, Lucy Kellaway, is a witty and sharply observed exploration of today's contemporary corporate world, and what happens when passions run high. The economist Stella Bradberry is at the top of her game, juggling a high powered career with motherhood. Bella Chambers is a bright and pretty single mother who was forced to drop out of college, and is working as a PA to make ends meet. Both women work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company based in London, where risk taking is a way of life. When the Head of Press resigns unexpectedly, new opportunities and challenges open up for Stella and Bella, which ultimately lead them both to embark on obsessive and destructive affairs. Readers: Haydn Gwynne has recently returned from Broadway where she was appearing in the award winning hit musical 'Billy Elliot' after it transferred from London's West End. Award winning actress Lyndsey Marshal has most recently appeared on stage in 'Three Days of Rain' and on television in 'Being Human' and 'Garrow's Law'. Writer: Lucy Kellaway is the 'Financial Times' management columnist. She lives in London is is married with four children. Abridged by Sally Marmion Producer Elizabeth Allard. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 04 | 20100617 | In Office Hours is the new novel by Lucy Kellaway about men and women at work, and illicit love. Today, Stella and Bella reach a turning point. The latest novel from the columnist, Lucy Kellaway, is a witty and sharply observed exploration of today's contemporary corporate world, and what happens when passions run high. The economist Stella Bradberry is at the top of her game, juggling a high powered career with motherhood. Bella Chambers is a bright and pretty single mother who was forced to drop out of college, and is working as a PA to make ends meet. Both women work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company based in London, where risk taking is a way of life. When the Head of Press resigns unexpectedly, new opportunities and challenges open up for Stella and Bella, which ultimately lead them both to embark on obsessive and destructive affairs. Readers: Haydn Gwynne has recently returned from Broadway where she was appearing in the award winning hit musical 'Billy Elliot' after it transferred from London's West End. Award winning actress Lyndsey Marshal has most recently appeared on stage in 'Three Days of Rain' and on television in 'Being Human' and 'Garrow's Law'. Writer: Lucy Kellaway is the 'Financial Times' management columnist. She lives in London and is married with four children. Abridged by Sally Marmion Producer Elizabeth Allard. Stella and Bella reach a turning point in the tale of office politics and illicit love. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 05 | 20100618 | In Office Hours is the new novel by Lucy Kellaway about men and women at work, and illicit love. Today, Bella regrets sending an accusatory email, and Stella crosses the line. The latest novel from the columnist, Lucy Kellaway, is a witty and sharply observed exploration of today's contemporary corporate world, and what happens when passions run high. The economist Stella Bradberry is at the top of her game, juggling a high powered career with motherhood. Bella Chambers is a bright and pretty single mother who was forced to drop out of college, and is working as a PA to make ends meet. Both women work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company based in London, where risk taking is a way of life. When the Head of Press resigns unexpectedly, new opportunities and challenges open up for Stella and Bella, which ultimately lead them both to embark on obsessive and destructive affairs. Readers: Haydn Gwynne has recently returned from Broadway where she was appearing in the award winning hit musical 'Billy Elliot' after it transferred from London's West End. Award winning actress Lyndsey Marshal has most recently appeared on stage in 'Three Days of Rain' and on television in 'Being Human' and 'Garrow's Law'. Writer: Lucy Kellaway is the 'Financial Times' management columnist. She lives in London is is married with four children. Abridged by Sally Marmion Producer Elizabeth Allard. PA Bella regrets sending an accusatory email, and high flyer Stella crosses the line. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 06 | 20100621 | In Office Hours is the new novel by Lucy Kellaway about men and women at work, and illicit love. Today, for Stella and Bella passions continue to run high, and when the oil giant they work for is hit hard by the financial crisis the fragility of their situations is put under the spotlight. The latest novel from the columnist, Lucy Kellaway, is a witty and sharply observed exploration of today's contemporary corporate world, and what happens when passions run high. The economist Stella Bradberry is at the top of her game, juggling a high powered career with motherhood. Bella Chambers is a bright and pretty single mother who was forced to drop out of college, and is working as a PA to make ends meet. Both women work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company based in London, where risk taking is a way of life. When the Head of Press resigns unexpectedly, new opportunities and challenges open up for Stella and Bella, which ultimately lead them both to embark on obsessive and destructive affairs. Readers: Haydn Gwynne has recently returned from Broadway where she was appearing in the award winning hit musical 'Billy Elliot' after it transferred from London's West End. Award winning actress Lyndsey Marshal has most recently appeared on stage in 'Three Days of Rain' and on television in 'Being Human' and 'Garrow's Law'. Writer: Lucy Kellaway is the 'Financial Times' management columnist. She lives in London is is married with four children. Abridged by Sally Marmion Producer Elizabeth Allard. Passions run high for Stella and Bella as the company is hit by the financial crisis. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 07 | 20100622 | In Office Hours is the new novel by Lucy Kellaway about men and women at work, and illicit love. Today, tensions are running high as Stella is compelled to take more and more risks to be with Rhys, and Bella considers the high cost of the happiness her affair brings her. The latest novel from the columnist, Lucy Kellaway, is a witty and sharply observed exploration of today's contemporary corporate world, and what happens when passions run high. The economist Stella Bradberry is at the top of her game, juggling a high powered career with motherhood. Bella Chambers is a bright and pretty single mother who was forced to drop out of college, and is working as a PA to make ends meet. Both women work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company based in London, where risk taking is a way of life. When the Head of Press resigns unexpectedly, new opportunities and challenges open up for Stella and Bella, which ultimately lead them both to embark on obsessive and destructive affairs. Readers: Haydn Gwynne has recently returned from Broadway where she was appearing in the award winning hit musical 'Billy Elliot' after it transferred from London's West End. Award winning actress Lyndsey Marshal has most recently appeared on stage in 'Three Days of Rain' and on television in 'Being Human' and 'Garrow's Law'. Writer: Lucy Kellaway is the 'Financial Times' management columnist. She lives in London is is married with four children. Abridged by Sally Marmion Producer Elizabeth Allard. Tensions run high as Stella is compelled to take more and more risks to be with Rhys. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 08 | 20100623 | In Office Hours is the new novel by Lucy Kellaway about men and women at work, and illicit love. Today, hard choices confront Stella and Bella. The latest novel from the columnist, Lucy Kellaway, is a witty and sharply observed exploration of today's contemporary corporate world, and what happens when passions run high. The economist Stella Bradberry is at the top of her game, juggling a high powered career with motherhood. Bella Chambers is a bright and pretty single mother who was forced to drop out of college, and is working as a PA to make ends meet. Both women work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company based in London, where risk taking is a way of life. When the Head of Press resigns unexpectedly, new opportunities and challenges open up for Stella and Bella, which ultimately lead them both to embark on obsessive and destructive affairs. Readers: Haydn Gwynne has recently returned from Broadway where she was appearing in the award winning hit musical 'Billy Elliot' after it transferred from London's West End. Award winning actress Lyndsey Marshal has most recently appeared on stage in 'Three Days of Rain' and on television in 'Being Human' and 'Garrow's Law'. Writer: Lucy Kellaway is the 'Financial Times' management columnist. She lives in London is is married with four children. Abridged by Sally Marmion Producer Elizabeth Allard. Hard choices confront high-flyer Stella and PA Bella. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 09 | 20100624 | In Office Hours is the new novel by Lucy Kellaway about men and women at work, and illicit love. Today, Bella's hand is forced, and Stella is up for a prize. The latest novel from the columnist, Lucy Kellaway, is a witty and sharply observed exploration of today's contemporary corporate world, and what happens when passions run high. The economist Stella Bradberry is at the top of her game, juggling a high powered career with motherhood. Bella Chambers is a bright and pretty single mother who was forced to drop out of college, and is working as a PA to make ends meet. Both women work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company based in London, where risk taking is a way of life. When the Head of Press resigns unexpectedly, new opportunities and challenges open up for Stella and Bella, which ultimately lead them both to embark on obsessive and destructive affairs. Readers: Haydn Gwynne has recently returned from Broadway where she was appearing in the award winning hit musical 'Billy Elliot' after it transferred from London's West End. Award winning actress Lyndsey Marshal has most recently appeared on stage in 'Three Days of Rain' and on television in 'Being Human' and 'Garrow's Law'. Writer: Lucy Kellaway is the 'Financial Times' management columnist. She lives in London is is married with four children. Abridged by Sally Marmion Producer Elizabeth Allard. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |
| 10 | 20100625 | In Office Hours is the new novel by Lucy Kellaway about men and women at work, and illicit love. In the concluding episode, personally and professionally things unravel for Stella and Bella. The latest novel from the columnist, Lucy Kellaway, is a witty and sharply observed exploration of today's contemporary corporate world, and what happens when passions run high. The economist Stella Bradberry is at the top of her game, juggling a high powered career with motherhood. Bella Chambers is a bright and pretty single mother who was forced to drop out of college, and is working as a PA to make ends meet. Both women work for Atlantic Energy, a global oil company based in London, where risk taking is a way of life. When the Head of Press resigns unexpectedly, new opportunities and challenges open up for Stella and Bella, which ultimately lead them both to embark on obsessive and destructive affairs. Readers: Haydn Gwynne has recently returned from Broadway where she was appearing in the award winning hit musical 'Billy Elliot' after it transferred from London's West End. Award winning actress Lyndsey Marshal has most recently appeared on stage in 'Three Days of Rain' and on television in 'Being Human' and 'Garrow's Law'. Writer: Lucy Kellaway is the 'Financial Times' management columnist. She lives in London is is married with four children. Abridged by Sally Marmion Producer Elizabeth Allard. Things unravel both personally and professionally for Stella and Bella. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |