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 2, Episode 1 - The Break-Up

Mimi, armed with a new parenting manual, takes on her daughter's only talent - deluded self esteem.

Further details

Tom is freaked out by his mother's fictional version of himself - his face is recognisable on pink pencil cases - whilst daughter Lucy, the queen of deluded self-esteem, confidently prepares to audition for the part of Nancy in the a school production of Oliver! And she has done her research - prostitute is Victorian for slag, isn't it?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 6th July 2012
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 23rd July 2014 11:30am Radio 4
Friday 11th December 2015 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Sarah Alexander Mimi
Mark Bonnar Joe
Finlay Christie Tom
Phoebe Abbott Lucy
Guest cast
Ophelia Davidson Katy
Tracy-Ann Oberman Helen
Writing team
Marcella Evaristi Writer
Production team
Marilyn Imrie Director
Gordon Kennedy Producer

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