Michael Hobbs
Cracking Up

Cracking Up

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2017 - 2019
  • 7 episodes (2 series)

Comedy about a psychotherapist who thinks he has the answers, if only his ex-wife and kids would listen. Stars Michael Hobbs, Betty Daukes, Katherine Jakeways, Jack Burke, Jay Simpson and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - Let's Talk About Sex

Spencer struggles with daughter Tilly's frank recounting of sex education, and a trip to the charity shop ends in a charge of criminal damage.

Further details

Psychotherapist Spencer finds an uncomfortable conversation with daughter Tilly leads him to an inappropriate outburst outside the school gates. Meanwhile, ex-wife Tina is struggling to get teenager Dylan out of the door in the absence of his lucky pants.

Spencer has an awkward moment with a man on a tube train and decides to make himself feel better by taking Tilly (and bagfuls of his clothes) to a charity shop. Unfortunately, there's a misunderstanding with the owner that results in Spencer shouting a lot about cancer and smashing a door down - until the police eventually let him off with a caution.

Tina's boyfriend Owen's motorbike has been vandalised with a marker pen and Tilly's curious as to why Spencer's hands have got ink all over them.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 3rd May 2017
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 19th February 2020 11:15pm Radio 4
Wednesday 13th January 2021 10:45pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Michael Hobbs Spencer
Betty Daukes Tilly
Katherine Jakeways Tina
Jack Burke Dylan
Jay Simpson Owen
Rebecca Clay Clare
Paul Shearer Sean
Johnny Daukes Narrator
Writing team
Johnny Daukes Writer
Production team
Johnny Daukes Producer
Johnny Daukes Composer

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