Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Eskimo Day | 20170429 | 20180601 (R4) | 1996 and it's interview day at Cambridge University. As well as nerves, hopefuls Pippa from Cheltenham and Neil from Blackburn must also endure the embarrassment of their parents' company. But as the day progresses, it seems it's not the children who are most in need of help... Real-life father and son, Timothy and Samuel West, guest star as fictional father and son, James and Simon. Simon's a University lecturer trying to juggle interviews and persuade his father to go into a home. But his father is not quite ready to give in yet.... Written by Jack Rosenthal Adapted for radio by Amy Rosenthal Shani Whittle - Pooky Quesnel Bevis Whittle - Nicholas Gleaves Hugh Lloyd - Ben Miles Harriet Lloyd - Lucy Robinson Neil Whittle - David Moorst Pippa Lloyd - Rosie Day James Poole - Timothy West Simon Poole - Samuel West Mother Polly - Georgie Glen Mme Olga - Georgie Glen Miss Bodley - Sarah Ridgeway Rosemary - Sarah Ridgeway Isobel Wilding - Maeve Bluebell Wells Rosemary's Dad - Simon Ludders Big Issue Vendor - Simon Ludders Student - David Sturzaker DJ - David Sturzaker Care Home Interviewer - Chetna Pandya Playwright Amy Rosenthal's father, Jack, was a prolific and much-loved dramatist and this is the first of two linked comedy dramas he wrote in the 1990s ('Cold Enough for Snow' follows next Friday). Amy has adapted her father's dramas for radio and written a new drama, 'Thin Ice', inspired by what happened when she went to University. Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2017. Jack Rosenthal's poignant comedy drama, set on interview day in Cambridge. |
| 02 | Cold Enough For Snow | 20170506 | 20180608 (R4) | 1996 Two sets of parents plot to keep their children apart whilst they're studying to get into University. But it isn't the children they should be worrying about.... Second drama by Jack Rosenthal and adapted for radio by his playwright daughter, Amy. Both dramas had a huge impact at the time they were originally broadcast on TV. 'Eskimo Daty' saw Pippa and Neil arrive from Cheltenham and Blackburn respectively for their interviews at Cambridge. Now, they're working towards their A levels. And as their future looks uncertain, both sets of parents realise quite what a turning point this is in their own lives. Shani Whittle - Pooky Quesnel Bevis Whittle - Nicholas Gleaves Hugh Lloyd - Ben Miles Harriet Lloyd - Lucy Robinson Neil Whittle - David Moorst Pippa Lloyd - Rosie Day Gordon Callow - Ben Jones Rose - Georgie Glen Miss Bodley - Sarah Ridgeway Carmela - Sarah Ridgeway Lingerie Assistant - Maeve Bluebell Wells Pete - Simon Ludders Tony Groves - Tom Forrister Lecturer - Emilio Doorgasingh Master of Ceremonies - Charlie Clements Invigilator - Philip Fox Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2017. A-levels, inter-railing and affairs in Jack Rosenthal's comedy drama set in the 1990s. |
| 03 | Thin Ice | 20170508 | 20180531 (R4) | Amy Rosenthal's affectionate tribute to her father, Jack Rosenthal, inspired by an unusual pact they made when she - very reluctantly - went to university in 1993. Amy's adapted two of the award-winner's dramas 'Eskimo Day' and 'Cold Enough for Snow' - looking at empty nest syndrome from the parents' point of view. She completes the trilogy with her drama looking at it - but, as she describes it, from the point of view of the bird! Ben - Richard Lumsden Edie - Georgia Groome Tasha - Helen Monks Julia - Susannah Wise Danny - Sam Perry Josh - Charlie Clements Porter - Sanchia McCormack Produced and directed by Marion Nancarrow Frist broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2017. Amy Rosenthal's affectionate tribute to her dad reveals an unusual pact they made in 1993. |