Meanwhile With The Bearded Ladies
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2007
- 4 episodes (1 series)
A sitcom revolving around the unusual lives of four women - man-hungry Mel, mother Lucy, wannabe mum Jo and bossy Alex. Stars Susie Donkin, Charlotte McDougall, Oriane Messina, Fay Rusling, Mark Addy and more.
Character guide
Lucy
Lucy has been happily married to Colin for several years, and they have had two children together. However, the kids have taken over their lives and so Lucy spends most of her time with her kids. Alex is constantly trying to get her to return to work.
Alex
Alex is the tyannical recruitment boss of Mel and Colin. Whenever someone does something wrong, she sends the offender to the office's naughty step. She is engaged to Dave - who she sends to a naughty bed (the sofa).
Mel
Mel is single and desperately does not want to be. She is therefore constantly on the lookout for a man to share her life with, but her personality always lets her down.
Jo
Jo is married Kevin, but has something lacking in her life: Children. She will try any method in order to get children. She often gets close with the others in work in the beauty parlor. Jo is very odd in her behaviour, as is demonstrated when she tries to drill for oil in her garden.
Kevin
Kevin works for a building company. It is often his only form of escape away from Jo. However, he still gets calls from the other women who seem to ask him pointless questions and requests.
Colin
Colin is Lucy's husband. He often ends up frustrated with his life at home, as well as his work life with Mel and Alex.
Dave
Dave works alongside Mel at the beauty parlour. He is engaged to Alex, which is something he is dreading, considering her behaviour.