Pick Ups. Image shows from L to R: Dave (Phil Rowson), Lind (Sally Lindsay), Mike (John Thomson), Alan (Ash Tandon). Copyright: BBC
Pick Ups

Pick Ups

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2008 - 2009
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Radio sitcom set in the run down offices of Irwell Cars, a taxi firm on the outskirts of Manchester. Stars Sally Lindsay, Lesley Sharp, Phil Rowson, Ash Tandon, Parvez Qadir and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - First Job

Dave's first passenger, Ivy, settles her fare in an unusual currency.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 10th January 2008
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 16th January 2013 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 13th April 2015 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 26th April 2023 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Sally Lindsay Lind
Phil Rowson Dave
Ash Tandon Alan
John Thomson Mike
Guest cast
Kathy Staff Ivy
Writing team
Ian Kershaw Writer
Production team
Paul Hardy Director
Paul Hardy Producer

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