Episodes
| Series | Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | 19960110 | 20120611 (BBC7) 20150508 (BBC7) 20150509 (BBC7) 20230919 (BBC7) 20230920 (BBC7) | Three women living in the same street are about to discover the delights and dilemmas of new parenthood. The battle with food fetishes, unsightly blue veins and epidurals begins. First of two comedy drama series written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Mother Nature - Jenny Eclair Yvette - Tilly Vosburgh Dad - Keith Allen Shona - Caroline Hook Ian - Graham Fellows Robert - Hugh Ross Geraldine - Frances Barber Kelly - Kathy Burke Larry - Kevin Eldon Woman in shop - Sue Elliot-Nicholls Producer: Jane Berthoud First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1996. Three women neighbours are set to discover the delights of parenthood. Stars Keith Allen. |
| 01 | 02 | 19960117 | 20120618 (BBC7) 20150515 (BBC7) 20150516 (BBC7) 20230926 (BBC7) 20230927 (BBC7) | Three expectant mothers prepare for their arrivals in different ways. Comedy drama about three pregnant women living in the same street. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Mother Nature - Jenny Eclair Yvette ....Tilly Vosburgh Dad - Keith Allen Shona - Caroline Hook Ian - Graham Fellows Robert - Hugh Ross Geraldine - Frances Barber Kelly - Kathy Burke Sophie . - Sue Elliot-Nicholls Larry - Kevin Eldon Lilian - Eva Stuart Kevin . - James Sutton Producer: Jane Berthoud. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1996. |
| 01 | 03 | 19960124 | 20120625 (BBC7) 20150522 (BBC7) 20150523 (BBC7) 20231003 (BBC7) 20231004 (BBC7) | Three expectant mothers each have their own issues on their 9 month journey. Comedy drama about three pregnant women living in the same street. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Mother Nature - Jenny Eclair Yvette ......Tilly Vosburgh Dad - Keith Allen Shona - Caroline Hook Ian - Graham Fellows Robert - Hugh Ross Geraldine - Frances Barber Kelly - Kathy Burke Sophie ... - Sue Elliot-Nicholls Larry - Kevin Eldon Producer: Jane Berthoud. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1996. Expectant mum Geraldine is angry, Shona is upset and Yvette feels queasy. |
| 01 | 04 | 19960131 | 20120702 (BBC7) 20150529 (BBC7) 20150530 (BBC7) 20231010 (BBC7) 20231011 (BBC7) | Yvette's dad takes Kelly out. Unlike Ian, Shona adores Beatrix Potter. Comedy drama about three pregnant women living in the same street. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Mother Nature - Jenny Eclair Yvette ......Tilly Vosburgh Dad - Keith Allen Shona - Caroline Hook Ian - Graham Fellows Robert - Hugh Ross Geraldine - Frances Barber Kelly - Kathy Burke Dominic /Clive - Kevin Eldon Marie ... - Elliot Nicholls Producer: Jane Berthoud First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1996. Yvette's dad takes Kelly out. Unlike Ian, Shona adores Beatrix Potter. Stars Kathy Burke and Jenny Eclair. From January 1996. |
| 01 | 05 LAST | 19960207 | 20120709 (BBC7) 20150605 (BBC7) 20150606 (BBC7) 20231017 (BBC7) 20231018 (BBC7) | Will Ian get to the hospital on time? Can Geraldine and Yvette get there at all? Comedy drama about three pregnant women living in the same street. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Mother Nature - Jenny Eclair Yvette ......Tilly Vosburgh Dad - Keith Allen Shona - Caroline Hook Ian - Graham Fellows Robert - Hugh Ross Geraldine - Frances Barber Kelly - Kathy Burke Dominic /Clive - Kevin Eldon Marie ... - Elliot Nicholls Producer: Jane Berthoud First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1996. Will Ian get to the hospital on time? Can Geraldine and Yvette get there at all? Stars Jenny Eclair. From February 1996. |
| 02 | 01 | 19970903 | 20121112 (BBC7) 20240417 (BBC7) | The babies are born and the fun begins. Mother Nature introduces the latest arrivals. So, little Chantelle, the strapping Gordon twins and poorly Claudia are all here - and their parents are sinking fast. Comedy drama about three new mothers living in the same street. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Mother Nature ....... Jenny Eclair Geraldine/Midwife ....... Frances Barber Yvette ....... Tilly Vosburgh Shona ....... Claire Skinner Ian ....... Graham Fellows Kelly ....... Linda Robson DadLee ....... Cornes Lillian ....... Eva Stuart Dom ....... Kevin Eldon Producer: Jane Berthoud Mother Nature introduces the latest arrivals and their struggling parents. The babies are born and the fun begins. Mother Nature introduces the latest arrivals. Stars Jenny Eclair. From September 1997. |
| 02 | 02 | 19970910 | 20121119 (BBC7) 20240424 (BBC7) | The babies are now three months old, but how are their mothers? Comedy drama about three new mothers living in the same street. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Mother Nature ....... Jenny Eclair Geraldine ....... Frances Barber Yvette ....... Tilly Vosburgh Shona ....... Claire Skinner Ian ....... Graham Fellows Kelly ....... Linda Robson Dad (Martin) - Lee Cornes Robert/Mr Whitaker - Hugh Ross Lillian ....... Eva Stuart Producer: Jane Berthoud The babies are now three months old, but how are their mothers? Stars Jenny Eclair and Frances Barber. From September 1997. The babies are now three months old, but how are their mothers? From September 1997. |
| 02 | 03 | 19970717 | 20121126 (BBC7) | New mum Geraldine's after a nanny, while Shona's flat out at work. From September 1997. |
| 02 | 03 | 19970917 | 20240501 (BBC7) | New mum Geraldine's after a nanny, while Shona's flat out at work. Comedy drama about three new mothers living in the same street. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Mother Nature ....... Jenny Eclair Geraldine ....... Frances Barber Yvette ....... Tilly Vosburgh Shona ....... Claire Skinner Ian ....... Graham Fellows Kelly ....... Linda Robson Dad (Barry) - Lee Cornes Robert/Doctor - Hugh Ross Dom - Kevin Eldon Tonia/Sophie - Ronni Ancona Deanne - Julie Balloo Producer: Jane Berthoud New mum Geraldine's after a nanny, while Shona's flat out at work. Stars Jenny Eclair and Frances Barber. From September 1997. |
| 02 | 04 | 19970924 | 20121203 (BBC7) 20240508 (BBC7) | The Gordon boys are sitting up, while Geraldine wants a divorce. From September 1997. Comedy drama about three new mothers living in the same street. Written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Mother Nature ....... Jenny Eclair Geraldine ....... Frances Barber Yvette ....... Tilly Vosburgh Shona ....... Claire Skinner Ian ....... Graham Fellows Kelly ....... Linda Robson Dad/Dan - Lee Cornes Robert - Hugh Ross Lillian - Eva Stuart Tonia/Trixie - Ronni Ancona Deanne - Julie Balloo Producer: Jane Berthoud The Gordon boys are sitting up, while Geraldine wants a divorce. Stars Jenny Eclair and Frances Barber. From September 1997. |
| 02 | 05 LAST | 19971001 | 20121210 (BBC7) 20240515 (BBC7) 20081202 | A year has passed since the births, so exactly how has life changed? From October 1997. Three women living in the same street are about to discover the delights and dilemmas of new parenthood. Geraldine has fallen in love - and her mother disapproves. 18 year old Yvette is meanwhile is having her horizons broadened whilst Shona joins Ian at the mums and toddlers group. Second of two comedy drama series written by Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Mother Nature - Jenny Eclair Yvette - Tilly Vosburgh Dad - Keith Allen Shona - Claire Skinner Ian - Graham Fellows Kelly ..............Linda Robson Geraldine - Frances Barber Dad/Dan...........Leigh Gorns Lillian........Eva Stewart Dom/Trevor/Clinton - Kevin Eldon Tonya/Joe..........Ronnie Ancona Dian...............Julie Balloo Producer: Jane Berthoud First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1996. A year has passed since the births, so exactly how has life changed? Stars Jenny Eclair and Linda Robson. From October 1997. |
| 03 | 01 | 19980702 | 20130416 (BBC7) 20130417 (BBC7) | The babies are now toddlers and their parents' lives are changing. Stars Jenny Eclair. |
| 03 | 02 | 19980709 | 20130423 (BBC7) 20130424 (BBC7) | Mother Nature pays another visit, and discovers spring has arrived and love is in the air. |
| 03 | 03 | 19980716 | 20130430 (BBC7) 20130501 (BBC7) | Ian and Shona wonder if their babies will ever walk, while Clinton pursues Yvette. |
| 03 | 04 | 19980723 | 20130507 (BBC7) 20130508 (BBC7) | Geraldine hears from a publisher about her book, written behind husband Clifford's back. |
| 03 | 05 LAST | 19980730 | 20130514 (BBC7) 20130515 (BBC7) | Shona and Ian's housewarming party proves to be very eventful. From July 1998. |
| 03 | 06 | 19980806 | 20130521 (BBC7) 20130522 (BBC7) | Robert and Lillian are horrified when Geraldine promotes her book on Woman's Hour. |