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
- 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 2 - Sniffing Stevie And The Gym Horse
Divorced parents Joe and Mimi confuse son Tom about the morality of befriending losers. And Lucy explores a tattoo parlour.
Further details
This week son Tom feels guilty about not wanting to be mates with a boy with a permanent snot bubble. The divorced pair confuse him about the morality of befriending losers.
Meanwhile a visit to a tattoo parlour gives Lucy a great idea about getting some attention. Joe finds a new job and a visit to The Wellcome Institute provides Mimi with some useful information about Syphilis.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 13th May 2011
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 18th May 2011 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 18th May 2011 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 7th September 2014 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 7th September 2014 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 8th September 2014 | 3:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Sarah Alexander | Mimi |
| Finlay Christie | Tom |
| Phoebe Abbott | Lucy |
| David Tennant | Joe |
| Stephen Critchlow | Bobby |
| Ben Baker | Stevie |
| Morwenna Banks | Ms Smart |
| Gordon Kennedy | Donald |
| Marcella Evaristi | Writer |
| Marilyn Imrie | Director |
| Gordon Kennedy | Producer |