Episode 1
The madcap schemes of three 1970s Leicestershire kids trying to find their divorced mum a new man. Stars Eloise Webb. From 2016.
Nina Stibbe’s comic novel set in 1970s Leicestershire about the madcap schemes of three kids to cheer up their recently divorced mum Elizabeth.
Struggling to cope, she's taken to drinking and compulsive playwriting – neither of which impresses villagers already deeply suspicious of an attractive divorcee.
Top of the kids' list is to find her a new man in the hope that it will appease the hostile locals.
Adapted in four-parts by Amanda Whittington.
Lizzie …... Eloise Webb
Amy …... Fern Deacon
Little Jack …... Ben Barker
Elizabeth …... Amanda Hale
Mr Lomax .….. Jason Barnett
Dad …... James Lailey
Mrs Longlady …... Elizabeth Bennett
Mrs Worth …... Adie Allen
Director: Gemma Jenkins
First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in October 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Lizzie | Eloise Webb |
| Amy | Fern Deacon |
| Little Jack | Ben Barker |
| Elizabeth | Amanda Hale |
| Mr Lomax | Jason Barnett |
| Dad | James Lailey |
| Mrs Longlady | Elizabeth Bennett |
| Mrs Worth | Adie Allen |
| Director | Gemma Jenkins |
| Author | Nina Stibbe |
| Adaptor | Amanda Whittington |
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