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 6 - The Next Story

Tom and Lucy are furious they are not allowed a dog.

Further details

Tom and Lucy are furious they are not allowed a dog. Their parents say that when kids go between two households it's too complicated. But their mum and dad's love lives are even more tangled. After all, Tom has seen his parents kissing. So where does that leave their mum's new third husband, and the unstable pet shop owner their dad has been secretly dating?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 10th August 2012
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 27th August 2014 11:30am Radio 4
Friday 22nd January 2016 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Sarah Alexander Mimi
Mark Bonnar Joe
Finlay Christie Tom
Phoebe Abbott Lucy
Guest cast
Stephen Critchlow Bobby
Doon Mackichan Vicky
Guy Paul Harry
Writing team
Marcella Evaristi Writer
Production team
Marilyn Imrie Director
Gordon Kennedy Producer

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