Spending My Inheritance

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The Party

20081117

20120210 (BBC7)
20120211 (BBC7)
20130628 (BBC7)
20130629 (BBC7)
20240916 (BBC7)
20240917 (BBC7)

What are cash-strapped, 40-somethings supposed to do when they see their cash-rich, equity released parents spending all their inheritance? As his father's 65th birthday approaches, and the money starts disappearing, harry decides to throw his dad a party.

Sitcom by Clive Coleman starring Kris Marshall.

Harry - Kris Marshall

Jo - Raquel Cassidy

Brian - Kenneth Cranham

Liz - Judy Parfitt

Richard - Chris Pavlo

David - Dan Starkey

Stuart - Malcolm Tierney

Harry watches as his parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves.

Harry celebrates their father's 65th birthday but is upstaged by his rich brother. Stars Kris Marshall. From 2008.

Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall as cash-strapped forty-something Harry, who has to watch from the sidelines as his newly retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves.

Harry decides to throw his dad a 65th birthday party.

Cash-strapped 40-something Harry decides to throw his dad a 65th birthday party.

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Voluntary Service

20081124

20120217 (BBC7)
20120218 (BBC7)
20130705 (BBC7)
20130706 (BBC7)
20240930 (BBC7)
20241001 (BBC7)

Cash-strapped Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work.

A 40 -something son must watch from the sidelines as his newly-retired parents spend their hard-earned cash on themselves.

Starring Kris Marhall.

Sitcom written by Clive Coleman.

Harry - Kris Marshall

Jo - Raquel Cassidy

Brian - Kenneth Cranham

Liz - Judy Parfitt

Jess - Antonia Thomas

Mike - Robert Lonsdale

Jan - Jill Cardo

Director: Sam Hoyle

Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall

Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work. Stars Kris Marshall. From November 2008.

Struggling Harry has to watch as his retired parents start spending cash on themselves.

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Where There's A Will

20081201

20120224 (BBC7)
20120225 (BBC7)
20130712 (BBC7)
20130713 (BBC7)
20241007 (BBC7)
20241008 (BBC7)

Harry tries to find out if his mum and dad have made a will.

Harry - Kris Marshall

Jo - Raquel Cassidy

Brian - Kenneth Cranham

Liz - Judy Parfitt

Jess - Antonia Thomas

Paul - Stephen Critchlow

Nick - Jonathan Tafler

Ed/Simon - Gunnar Cauthery

Radio Correspondent - Clive Coleman

Fran - Jill Cardo

Cash-strapped Harry tries to find out if his extravagant parents have made a will.

Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will.

Cash-strapped 40-something Harry has to watch from the sidelines as his newly-retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves.

Sitcom by Clive Coleman.

Director: Sam Hoyle

Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will. Stars Kris Marshall. From December 2008.

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To Your Very Good Health

20081208

20120302 (BBC7)
20120303 (BBC7)
20130719 (BBC7)
20130720 (BBC7)
20241014 (BBC7)
20241015 (BBC7)

With all their spending on exercise machines and looking after themselves, Harry's parents seem in better shape than he is.

A 40-something son must watch from the sidelines as his newly-retired parents spend their hard-earned cash on themselves.

Starring Kris Marshall

Sitcom written by Clive Coleman

Harry - Kris Marshall

Jo - Raquel Cassidy

Brian - Kenneth Cranham

Liz - Judy Parfitt

Jess - Antonia Thomas

Assistant - Manjeet Mann

Doctor - Inam Mirza

Director: Sam Hoyle

Hard-up Harry anxiously watches his parents spending on exercise machines.

Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall

Hard-up Harry anxiously watches his parents spending their cash on exercise machines. Stars Kris Marshall. From December 2008.

Jo is worried her daughter Jess is having sex and Harry is worried because his parents are spending lots on keep fit equipment - and appear to be in better shape than he is.......

Struggling Harry has to watch as his retired parents start spending cash on themselves.

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Saga Louts

20081215

20120309 (BBC7)
20120310 (BBC7)
20130726 (BBC7)
20130727 (BBC7)
20241021 (BBC7)
20241022 (BBC7)

When Brian's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday, he can hardly say no.

A 40-something son must watch from the sidelines as his newly-retired parents spend their hard-earned cash on themselves.

Starring Kris Marshall

Sitcom written by Clive Coleman

Harry - Kris Marshall

Jo - Raquel Cassidy

Brian - Kenneth Cranham

Liz - Judy Parfitt

Jess - Antonia Thomas

With Stephen Critchlow, Chris Pavlo and Janice Acquah

Director: Sam Hoyle

Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall

When Brian's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday, he can hardly say no. Stars Kris Marshall. From December 2008.

Harry's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday.

Ron - Stephen Critchlow

Linda - Janice Acquah

Aristos - Chris Pavlo

When Harry's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday, he can hardly say no.

With:

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Just One Night

20081222

20120316 (BBC7)
20120317 (BBC7)
20130802 (BBC7)
20130803 (BBC7)
20241028 (BBC7)
20241029 (BBC7)

A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay for the night.

Starring Kris Marshall

Sitcom written by Clive Coleman

Harry - Kris Marshall

Jo - Raquel Cassidy

Brian - Kenneth Cranham

Liz - Judy Parfitt

Jess - Antonia Thomas

With Stephen Critchlow, Manjeet Mann and Inam Mirza.

Director: Sam Hoyle

Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall

A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay for the night. Stars Kris Marshall. From December 2008.

When faced with domestic disaster, Harry and Jo turn to his parents to put them up for a night. However, despite their recent equity release, it seems that they are as tight as ever.

Amanda - Manjeet Mann

Boguslaw - Stephen Critchlow

Pizza Boy - Inam Mirza

With:

A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay...

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Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	The Party	20081117	20120210 (BBC7) 20120211 (BBC7) 20130628 (BBC7) 20130629 (BBC7) 20240916 (BBC7) 20240917 (BBC7)	What are cash-strapped, 40-somethings supposed to do when they see their cash-rich, equity released parents spending all their inheritance? As his father's 65th birthday approaches, and the money starts disappearing, harry decides to throw his dad a party. Sitcom by Clive Coleman starring Kris Marshall. Harry - Kris Marshall Jo - Raquel Cassidy Brian - Kenneth Cranham Liz - Judy Parfitt Richard - Chris Pavlo David - Dan Starkey Stuart - Malcolm Tierney Harry watches as his parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves. Harry celebrates their father's 65th birthday but is upstaged by his rich brother. Stars Kris Marshall. From 2008. Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall as cash-strapped forty-something Harry, who has to watch from the sidelines as his newly retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves. Harry decides to throw his dad a 65th birthday party. Cash-strapped 40-something Harry decides to throw his dad a 65th birthday party. [LISTEN NOW]
02	Voluntary Service	20081124	20120217 (BBC7) 20120218 (BBC7) 20130705 (BBC7) 20130706 (BBC7) 20240930 (BBC7) 20241001 (BBC7)	Cash-strapped Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work. A 40 -something son must watch from the sidelines as his newly-retired parents spend their hard-earned cash on themselves. Starring Kris Marhall. Sitcom written by Clive Coleman. Harry - Kris Marshall Jo - Raquel Cassidy Brian - Kenneth Cranham Liz - Judy Parfitt Jess - Antonia Thomas Mike - Robert Lonsdale Jan - Jill Cardo Director: Sam Hoyle Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall Harry tries to stop his parents spending money and steers them towards charity work. Stars Kris Marshall. From November 2008. Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall as cash-strapped forty-something Harry, who has to watch from the sidelines as his newly retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves. Struggling Harry has to watch as his retired parents start spending cash on themselves. [LISTEN NOW]
03	Where There's A Will	20081201	20120224 (BBC7) 20120225 (BBC7) 20130712 (BBC7) 20130713 (BBC7) 20241007 (BBC7) 20241008 (BBC7)	Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall as cash-strapped forty-something Harry, who has to watch from the sidelines as his newly retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves. Harry tries to find out if his mum and dad have made a will. Harry - Kris Marshall Jo - Raquel Cassidy Brian - Kenneth Cranham Liz - Judy Parfitt Jess - Antonia Thomas Paul - Stephen Critchlow Nick - Jonathan Tafler Ed/Simon - Gunnar Cauthery Radio Correspondent - Clive Coleman Fran - Jill Cardo Cash-strapped Harry tries to find out if his extravagant parents have made a will. Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will. Cash-strapped 40-something Harry has to watch from the sidelines as his newly-retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves. Sitcom by Clive Coleman. Director: Sam Hoyle Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will. Stars Kris Marshall. From December 2008. [LISTEN NOW]
04	To Your Very Good Health	20081208	20120302 (BBC7) 20120303 (BBC7) 20130719 (BBC7) 20130720 (BBC7) 20241014 (BBC7) 20241015 (BBC7)	With all their spending on exercise machines and looking after themselves, Harry's parents seem in better shape than he is. A 40-something son must watch from the sidelines as his newly-retired parents spend their hard-earned cash on themselves. Starring Kris Marshall Sitcom written by Clive Coleman Harry - Kris Marshall Jo - Raquel Cassidy Brian - Kenneth Cranham Liz - Judy Parfitt Jess - Antonia Thomas Assistant - Manjeet Mann Doctor - Inam Mirza Director: Sam Hoyle Hard-up Harry anxiously watches his parents spending on exercise machines. Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall Hard-up Harry anxiously watches his parents spending their cash on exercise machines. Stars Kris Marshall. From December 2008. Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall as cash-strapped forty-something Harry, who has to watch from the sidelines as his newly retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves. Jo is worried her daughter Jess is having sex and Harry is worried because his parents are spending lots on keep fit equipment - and appear to be in better shape than he is....... Struggling Harry has to watch as his retired parents start spending cash on themselves. [LISTEN NOW]
05	Saga Louts	20081215	20120309 (BBC7) 20120310 (BBC7) 20130726 (BBC7) 20130727 (BBC7) 20241021 (BBC7) 20241022 (BBC7)	When Brian's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday, he can hardly say no. A 40-something son must watch from the sidelines as his newly-retired parents spend their hard-earned cash on themselves. Starring Kris Marshall Sitcom written by Clive Coleman Harry - Kris Marshall Jo - Raquel Cassidy Brian - Kenneth Cranham Liz - Judy Parfitt Jess - Antonia Thomas With Stephen Critchlow, Chris Pavlo and Janice Acquah Director: Sam Hoyle Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall When Brian's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday, he can hardly say no. Stars Kris Marshall. From December 2008. Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall as cash-strapped forty-something Harry, who has to watch from the sidelines as his newly retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves. Harry's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday. Ron - Stephen Critchlow Linda - Janice Acquah Aristos - Chris Pavlo When Harry's parents offer to take him and his family on holiday, he can hardly say no. With: [LISTEN NOW]
06	Just One Night	20081222	20120316 (BBC7) 20120317 (BBC7) 20130802 (BBC7) 20130803 (BBC7) 20241028 (BBC7) 20241029 (BBC7)	A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay for the night. Starring Kris Marshall Sitcom written by Clive Coleman Harry - Kris Marshall Jo - Raquel Cassidy Brian - Kenneth Cranham Liz - Judy Parfitt Jess - Antonia Thomas With Stephen Critchlow, Manjeet Mann and Inam Mirza. Director: Sam Hoyle Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay for the night. Stars Kris Marshall. From December 2008. Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall as cash-strapped forty-something Harry, who has to watch from the sidelines as his newly retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves. When faced with domestic disaster, Harry and Jo turn to his parents to put them up for a night. However, despite their recent equity release, it seems that they are as tight as ever. Amanda - Manjeet Mann Boguslaw - Stephen Critchlow Pizza Boy - Inam Mirza With: A burst water pipe means hard-up Harry and his wife need a place to stay... [LISTEN NOW]