The Gobetweenies. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Phoebe Abbott), Mimi (Sarah Alexander), Joe (Mark Bonnar), Tom (Finlay Christie). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions
The Gobetweenies

The Gobetweenies

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2011 - 2013
  • 16 episodes (3 series)

A candid look at contemporary family through the prism of two North London siblings, Lucy and Tom, as they schlep between their divorced parents. Stars Sarah Alexander, Mark Bonnar, Finlay Christie, Phoebe Abbott and David Tennant

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - Meet The Millers

Mimi is desperate for her third attempt at married life to get started, but the children's father Joe has come to a decision that will change all their lives.

Further details

A candid look at contemporary family through the prism of two North London siblings Lucy and Tom as they schlep between their determinedly hands-on parents.

Lucy is excited about exploring surrealism, Tom is obsessively counting sultanas and their mum Mimi is desperate for her third attempt at married life to get started, but the children's father Joe has come to a decision that will changes their all their lives...

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 6th May 2011
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 11th May 2011 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 11th May 2011 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 18th October 2013 11:30am Radio 4
Sunday 31st August 2014 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 31st August 2014 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 1st September 2014 3:00am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Sarah Alexander Mimi
Finlay Christie Tom
Phoebe Abbott Lucy
David Tennant Joe
Guest cast
Stuart Milligan Harry
Writing team
Marcella Evaristi Writer
Production team
Marilyn Imrie Director
Gordon Kennedy Producer

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