Man At The Helm
Man At The Helm

Man At The Helm

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2016
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

Comedy about the madcap schemes of three children to find their recently divorced mum a new man. Stars Eloise Webb, Fern Deacon, Ben Barker, Amanda Hale, Jason Barnett and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2

Local handyman Charlie Bates is not on the man list but the kids are prepared to give him a shot when their mum falls for him because he looks like Frank Sinatra.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 12th October 2016
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 21st May 2019 11:00pm Radio 4
Friday 26th June 2020 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 26th June 2020 5:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 27th June 2020 5:00am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 4th October 2021 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 4th October 2021 5:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 5th October 2021 5:00am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 10th October 2021 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 19th June 2023 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 19th June 2023 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 19th June 2023 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 20th June 2023 2:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Eloise Webb Lizzie
Fern Deacon Amy
Ben Barker Little Jack
Amanda Hale Elizabeth
Jason Barnett Mr Lomax
James Lailey Dad
Elizabeth Bennett Mrs Longlady
Guest cast
Andy Nyman Charlie Bates
Writing team
Nina Stibbe Writer
Amanda Whittington Writer (Adapted By)
Production team
Gemma Jenkins Director

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