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