Hal Cruttenden
Hal

Hal

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2014 - 2017
  • 8 episodes (2 series)

Radio 4 sitcom about a stay-at-home father who is having a mid-life crisis. Created by stand-up comedian Hal Cruttenden. Also features Ed Byrne, Gavin Webster, Kerry Godliman, Anna Crilly, Ronni Ancona and more.

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Series 2, Episode 1 - Teenagers

Eldest daughter Lily is about to introduce the family to her new hip boyfriend, Bazman, and Hal's need to re-kindle his own romantic past leads to unforeseen challenges. Hal's sister Pippa has also come to stay unexpectedly after her husband decided to experiment with his sexuality.

Notes

This episode is also known as The First Boyfriend

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 9th April 2017
Time
7:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 14th April 2017 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 14th April 2017 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 14th April 2017 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 15th April 2017 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 28th June 2021 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 3rd July 2021 2:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 4th July 2021 2:00am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 8th January 2024 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Hal Cruttenden Hal
Ed Byrne Fergus
Gavin Webster Barry
Kerry Godliman Sam
Ronni Ancona Penny
Abigail Cruttenden Pippa
Arthur Hughes Oberon
Lucie Robbins Lily
Emily Robbins Molly
Jonathan Kydd Dad
Guest cast
Simon Greenall Policeman
Joe Attwell Bazman
Writing team
Hal Cruttenden Writer
Dominic Holland Writer
Production team
Paul Russell Producer

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