Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC
Start/Stop

Start/Stop

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2012 - 2016
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

Radio 4 sitcom about love, marriage and 'tolerating each other'. The characters break the fourth wall to talk to the audience about the scene. Stars Jack Docherty, Kerry Godliman, Fiona Allen, John Thomson, Charlie Higson and more.

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Series 2, Episode 3 - Pregnancy

Cathy reveals to a shocked Barney that she is pregnant. Fiona suggests to a shocked Evan that he get a vasectomy. And David suggests to a shocked Alice that they adopt.

Further details

Cathy has some big news for Barney: she's pregnant. Alice faces up to the fact she can't get pregnant. And Fiona has a big idea for Evan about a small operation he could have which means she won't ever get pregnant again. And David suggests to a shocked Alice that they adopt.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 24th November 2014
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 13th April 2017 11:00pm Radio 4
Monday 20th August 2018 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 17th February 2021 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 17th February 2021 5:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 18th February 2021 5:00am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 23rd July 2023 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Jack Docherty Barney
Kerry Godliman Cathy
Fiona Allen Fiona
John Thomson Evan
Charlie Higson David
Sally Bretton Alice
Writing team
Jack Docherty Writer
Production team
Claire Jones Producer

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