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 4 - Befriending Freddie

Mimi is delighted that her new husband wants to be a father - but Lucy has overheard.

Further details

It turns out Mimi's new husband says he is into fatherhood after all, and Lucy tells her Dad and Tom all about Mum's condition...

Mimi is desperate to bring the kids to New York for the premiere of her new husband's play but Tom has found a new friend whose cute yogic mother Joe is drawn to...

When Lucy refuses to miss out on her best friend's birthday because of a planned visit to her stepfather in New York, Mimi fails to get Joe's back-up.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 27th May 2011
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 1st June 2011 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 1st June 2011 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 21st September 2014 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 21st September 2014 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 22nd 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
Emily Bruni Jennifer
Oliver Dillon Freddie
Writing team
Marcella Evaristi Writer
Production team
Marilyn Imrie Director
Gordon Kennedy Producer

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