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Spending My Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Brian (Kenneth Cranham), Liz (Judy Parfitt), Jess (Antonia Thomas), Harry (Kris Marshall), Jo (Raquel Cassidy). Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Spending My Inheritance
Spending My Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Harry (Kris Marshall), Jo (Raquel Cassidy). Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Spending My Inheritance

Radio sitcom about a man watching his inheritance drain away as his parents start spending it all

Genre:
Sitcom
Broadcast:
2008  (BBC Radio 4)
Episodes:
6 (1 series)
Starring:
Kris Marshall, Raquel Cassidy, Kenneth Cranham, Judy Parfitt, Antonia Thomas
Writers:
Clive Coleman
Production:
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Kris Marshall stars as Harry, a 40-something man, struggling with his mortgage, his kids' school fees and the general financial worries that life brings. When his parents, Brian and Liz, release some of the equity in their home, they start splashing the cash and enjoying themselves as never before. And, slowly but surely, Harry watches his inheritance drain away...

Our Review: We enjoyed this comedy. It was warm and fun. The best bits were Brian and Liz showing they were actually cooler and trendier than the generation below, although perhaps the sex and bondage talk was a bit much for the 11:30am slot!