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 5 - Sex, Guns and Frida Kahlo

Mimi and Joe are in a state of conflicted liberal anguish because Lucy is growing up too fast.

Further details

Mimi and Joe are in a state of conflicted liberal anguish because Lucy is growing up too fast. She wants a sexy Halloween costume to dazzle her boyfriend in, but Joe talks her into going to a party dressed as Frida Kahlo...

Meanwhile Joe's wily mother sorts out her son's vindictive and most recent ex-wife, the radical rug designer.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd August 2012
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 20th August 2014 11:30am Radio 4
Friday 15th January 2016 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

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

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