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5. Checking Out the Girlfriend

Episode 5 of 6

Tom finally plucks up the courage to invite his Dad's girlfriend to lunch. Stars Tom Glenister and Prunella Scales.

Prunella Scales and Hannah Gordon star in this sparkling comedy by Hattie Naylor, inspired by the experiences of listeners to Radio Four.

Everyone loves Bonnie's cafe for the chintz, the coffee and her comforting presence; her uncanny knack of knowing what's wrong. But every single one of them has a secret grudge against someone.

Tom finally plucks up the courage to invite his Dad's girlfriend to lunch.

Written by Hattie Naylor.

Bonnie .... Prunella Scales
Ellie ... Hannah Gordon
Tom .... Tom Glenister
Stella .... Katharine Rogers
Sissy .... Eleanor Crooks
Beth .... Sally Orrock

Director: Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2012.

15 minutes

On radio

Friday08:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

EllieHannah Gordon
BethSally Orrock
DirectorMary Ward-Lowery
WriterHattie Naylor

Broadcasts

  • Fri 14 Dec 201210:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 14 Dec 201219:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Friday08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Friday13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Friday19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Saturday03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra