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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

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Series 2, Episode 2 - Happy Father's Day

Lucy figures their broke dad needs a classier Father's Day present than the usual papier mache egg cup.

Further details

Tom is deliriously happy when he discovers that his missing grandad is currently starring in a stoolsoftening advert. His mum has told him that he was a marvellous actor who suffered from Dramnesia but he is really an irresponsible thespian who never came home.

Meanwhile Joe is busy with his new job at Your Pets Painted in the Afterlife.com and still broke. His daughter Lucy figures only affluent parents should get hand crafted crap like paper mache eggcups and Lego window boxes. Her tuba has served its purpose. She got into a state school where no one throws bricks at her head. So isn't it resourceful to make a visit to that Kentish Town pawn shop?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 13th July 2012
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sarah Alexander Mimi
Mark Bonnar Joe
Finlay Christie Tom
Phoebe Abbott Lucy
Guest cast
Nicky Henson William
Writing team
Marcella Evaristi Writer
Production team
Marilyn Imrie Director
Gordon Kennedy Producer

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