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 2, Episode 5 - Carpe Diem

Lind endures a dinner date in a bid to secure the future of Irwell Cars, while Mike's pick-up is on a quest for sexual and personal liberation.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 12th November 2009
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 4th December 2013 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 3rd August 2015 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 29th October 2017 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 9th August 2023 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Lesley Sharp Lind
Phil Rowson Dave
Parvez Qadir Alan
Paul Loughran Mike
Naomi Radcliffe Shelly
Guest cast
James Quinn deVere
Peter Keeley Johnny
Writing team
Ian Kershaw Writer
Production team
Paul Hardy Director
Paul Hardy Producer

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