Albert And Me

Series

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Pilot Episode

19770105

20120822/23 (BBC7)
20140409 (BBC7)
20140412 (BBC7)
20151002 (BBC7)
20151003 (BBC7)
20171110 (BBC7)
20210920 (BBC7)
20231103 (BBC7)
20231104 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan Archer struggles to work as well as bringing up his baby son, Albert.

Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Dad - John Comer

Vernon Wordsworth - Frank Thornton

Anna Jameson - Sharon Duce

Alice - Anne Cunningham

Patrick - Douglas Blackwell

Incidental music by Max Harris.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1977.

Single dad Bryan Archer struggles to work and bring up his baby son.

Single dad Bryan Archer struggles to work and bring up his baby son. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From January 1977.

Rate Of Decline

19771105

20120829/30 (BBC7)
20140416 (BBC7)
20151009 (BBC7)
20151010 (BBC7)
20171117 (BBC7)
20210927 (BBC7)
20231110 (BBC7)
20231111 (BBC7)

Struggling to bring up his baby son Albert, single dad Bryan Archer desperately needs cash for his rate arrears.

Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Dad - John Comer

Joe Billings - Harry Fowler

Sandra - Karin MacCarthy

Magistrate - Douglas Blackwell

Mr Benson - John Arnatt

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977.

Single dad Bryan needs cash to pay his rates arrears. Stars Richard Beckinsale

Single dad Bryan desperately needs cash for his rates arrears. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From November 1977.

Looking For A Job

19771112

20120905/06 (BBC7)
20140423 (BBC7)
20151016 (BBC7)
20151017 (BBC7)
20171124 (BBC7)
20211004 (BBC7)
20231117 (BBC7)
20231118 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan needs a job, but can he find an employer who'll let him bring his young son Albert along?

Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Dad - John Comer

Rex - Terence Alexander

Stephanie - Madeline Smith

Mrs Warburton - Jan Holden

Labour Exchange Official - Milton Johns

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977.

Single dad Bryan needs an employer who will let his son come along.

Single dad Bryan needs an employer who will let his son come along. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From November 1977.

Spanner In The Works

19771119

20120912/13 (BBC7)
20140430 (BBC7)
20151023 (BBC7)
20151024 (BBC7)
20171201 (BBC7)
20211011 (BBC7)
20231124 (BBC7)
20231125 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan's son Albert is starting nursery.

What could possibly go wrong?

Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale

Mum/Albert .. - Pat Coombs

Dad .. - John Comer

Harry - John Junkin

Mr Simpson - Reginald Marsh

Linda - Joanna David

Nursery Nurse - Heather Bell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977.

Single dad Bryan's son is starting nursery. What could go wrong?

Single dad Bryan's son is starting nursery. What could go wrong? Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From November 1977.

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Dad - John Comer

Holiday

19771126

20120919/20 (BBC7)
20140507 (BBC7)
20151030 (BBC7)
20151031 (BBC7)
20171208 (BBC7)
20211018 (BBC7)
20231201 (BBC7)
20231202 (BBC7)

When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming.

Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Dad - John Comer

Deirdre - Helen Worth

Mr Wiggins - Peter Vaughan

Mavis - Cheryl Hall

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977.

When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers are not too welcoming. Stars Richard Beckinsale. From November 1977.

Mind That Baby

19771203

20120926/27 (BBC7)
20140514 (BBC7)
20140517 (BBC7)
20151106 (BBC7)
20151107 (BBC7)
20171215 (BBC7)
20211025 (BBC7)
20231208 (BBC7)
20231209 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan gets wrapped in red tape at the benefits office.

Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Dad - John Comer

Jane - Diane Keen

Welfare Lady - Dilys Laye

Mrs Featherstone-Haugh - Dilys Laye

Edward - Jon Laurimore

Benefit Official - Robin Parkinson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977.

Single dad Bryan is wrapped in red tape at the benefits office.

Single dad Bryan is wrapped in red tape at the benefits office. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977.

Where There's A Will

19771210

20121003/04 (BBC7)
20140521 (BBC7)
20151113 (BBC7)
20151114 (BBC7)
20180105 (BBC7)
20211101 (BBC7)
20231215 (BBC7)
20231216 (BBC7)

With a trip to hospital looming, single dad Bryan must make contingency plans.

Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Dad - John Comer

Bank Manager - John Arnatt

Uncle Eric - Michael Robbins

Mr Smith - David Ryall

Mrs Smith - Diana King

Nurse - Penelope Reynolds

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1977.

Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans.

Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977.

The Homecoming

19771217

20121010/11 (BBC7)
20140528 (BBC7)
20151120 (BBC7)
20151121 (BBC7)
20171229 (BBC7)
20211108 (BBC7)
20231229 (BBC7)
20231230 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit.

Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Dad - John Comer

Rose - Diana Berriman

Dave - Douglas Blackwell

Police Sergeant - Robert Gillespie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1977.

Worried single dad Bryan learns that his son's mum wants to visit.

Worried single dad Bryan learns that his son's mum wants to visit. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977.

Family Christmas

19771224

20121017/18 (BBC7)
20140604 (BBC7)
20171222 (BBC7)
20231222 (BBC7)
20231223 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities...

Stars Richard Beckinsale as Bryan Archer, Pat Coombs as Mum/Albert, John Comer as Dad, Patricia Hayes as Gran, Celia Bannerman as Maureen and Kenneth Shanley as the Store Assistant.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1977.

Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977.

Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Dad - John Comer

Gran....Patricia Hayes

Maureen.....Celia Bannerman

Store Assistant......Kenneth Shanley

A Moving Story

19830316

20140611 (BBC7)
20140614 (BBC7)
20160108 (BBC7)
20160109 (BBC7)
20180112 (BBC7)
20200616 (BBC7)
20200620 (BBC7)
20220508 (BBC7)
20240405 (BBC7)
20240406 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan tries to get a loan to move house, but it's not simple.

Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs.

Robert Lindsay takes over as the single parent struggling to find work and raise his baby son.

In the original 1977 series, Bryan was played by the late Richard Beckinsale who tragically died in 1979. After a six-year hiatus, the series returned with Bryan's mother and baby Albert played once again by the ever-versatile Pat Coombs.

Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Mrs Willis - Diana King

Mr Benson - John Arnatt

Mrs Hagger - Dilys Laye

Ron - Larry Martyn

Mary - Rosalind Adams

Mr Tibbies - Roland MacLeod

Incidental music by Max Harris.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1983.

Single dad Bryan tries to get a loan to move house, but it's not simple. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. From March 1983.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

19830323

20140618 (BBC7)
20160115 (BBC7)
20160116 (BBC7)
20180119 (BBC7)
20200623 (BBC7)
20220515 (BBC7)

Can Bryan save his sister Vera's marriage from breakdown?

Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs.

Robert Lindsay plays single parent Bryan Archer struggling to find work while raising his baby son, Albert.

Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Mrs Willis - Diana King

Vera - Marcia Warren

Edward - Gorden Kaye

Incidental music by Max Harris.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1983.

Minder

19830330

20140625 (BBC7)
20160122 (BBC7)
20160123 (BBC7)
20180126 (BBC7)
20200630 (BBC7)
20220522 (BBC7)

Bryan is offered a job at last, but where will he find a babysitter?

Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs.

Single parent Bryan Archer struggles to find work while raising his baby son, Albert.

Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Mrs Willis - Diana King

Vera - Marcia Warren

Joe - Ron Pember

Mr Graham - Douglas Blackwell

Job Centre Clerk - David Graham

Incidental music by Max Harris.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1983.

Casual Labour

19830406

20140702 (BBC7)
20160129 (BBC7)
20160130 (BBC7)
20180202 (BBC7)
20200707 (BBC7)
20220529 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan is sacked and advertises for work in a local shop window.

Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs.

Single parent Bryan Archer struggles to find work while raising his baby son, Albert.

Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Mrs Willis - Diana King

Fred - Harry Fowler

Vikkie - Sherrie Hewson

Mr Graham - Douglas Blackwell

Mrs Weston - Frances Jeater

Amateur Photographer - John Tordoff.

Incidental music by Max Harris.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1983.

Driver

19830313

20140709 (BBC7)
20160205 (BBC7)
20160206 (BBC7)
20180209 (BBC7)
20200714 (BBC7)
20220605 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan takes a driving job but finds himself caught up in crime.

Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs.

Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Mrs Willis - Diana King

Terry - Derek Martin

Alison - Deidre Costello

Charlie - Peter Cleall

Andy - John Kane

Incidental music by Max Harris.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1983.

File Under Trouble

19830420

20140716 (BBC7)
20160212 (BBC7)
20160213 (BBC7)
20180216 (BBC7)
20200721 (BBC7)
20220612 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan takes a temporary admin job and chases a missing file.

Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs.

Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Mrs Willis - Diana King

Vera - Marica Warren

Edward - Gorden Kaye

Mr Charlesworth - Bernard Gallagher

Mrs Charlesworth - Lynda Baron

Sandra and Doreen - Wendy Murray

Incidental music by Max Harris.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1983.

Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.

High Society

19830427

20140723 (BBC7)
20140726 (BBC7)
20160219 (BBC7)
20180223 (BBC7)
20200728 (BBC7)
20220619 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan attends a garden fete and impresses the guest of honour.

Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs.

Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay

Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs

Mrs Willis - Diana King

Vera - Marica Warren

Edward - Gorden Kaye

Lady Samantha - Sarah Berger

Vicar - Michael Bilton

Incidental music by Max Harris.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1983.

Under Observation

19830504

20140730 (BBC7)
20160226 (BBC7)
20180302 (BBC7)
20200804 (BBC7)
20220626 (BBC7)

Single dad Bryan gets a scare when baby Albert is taken to hospital for tests.

Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs.

Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay

Mum - Pat Coombs

Mrs Willis - Diana King

Vera - Marcia Warren

Edward - Gorden Kaye

Jenny - Brenda Blethyn

GP - Renu Setna

Nurse - Tammy Ustinov

Incidental music by Max Harris.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1983.

Single dad Bryan has a scare when his baby is taken to hospital for tests.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	01	Pilot Episode	19770105	20120822/23 (BBC7) 20140409 (BBC7) 20140412 (BBC7) 20151002 (BBC7) 20151003 (BBC7) 20171110 (BBC7) 20210920 (BBC7) 20231103 (BBC7) 20231104 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan Archer struggles to work as well as bringing up his baby son, Albert. Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Dad - John Comer Vernon Wordsworth - Frank Thornton Anna Jameson - Sharon Duce Alice - Anne Cunningham Patrick - Douglas Blackwell Incidental music by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in January 1977. Single dad Bryan Archer struggles to work and bring up his baby son. Single dad Bryan Archer struggles to work and bring up his baby son. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From January 1977.
01	02	Rate Of Decline	19771105	20120829/30 (BBC7) 20140416 (BBC7) 20151009 (BBC7) 20151010 (BBC7) 20171117 (BBC7) 20210927 (BBC7) 20231110 (BBC7) 20231111 (BBC7)	Struggling to bring up his baby son Albert, single dad Bryan Archer desperately needs cash for his rate arrears. Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Dad - John Comer Joe Billings - Harry Fowler Sandra - Karin MacCarthy Magistrate - Douglas Blackwell Mr Benson - John Arnatt First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977. Single dad Bryan needs cash to pay his rates arrears. Stars Richard Beckinsale Single dad Bryan desperately needs cash for his rates arrears. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From November 1977.
01	03	Looking For A Job	19771112	20120905/06 (BBC7) 20140423 (BBC7) 20151016 (BBC7) 20151017 (BBC7) 20171124 (BBC7) 20211004 (BBC7) 20231117 (BBC7) 20231118 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan needs a job, but can he find an employer who'll let him bring his young son Albert along? Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Dad - John Comer Rex - Terence Alexander Stephanie - Madeline Smith Mrs Warburton - Jan Holden Labour Exchange Official - Milton Johns First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977. Single dad Bryan needs an employer who will let his son come along. Single dad Bryan needs an employer who will let his son come along. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From November 1977.
01	04	Spanner In The Works	19771119	20120912/13 (BBC7) 20140430 (BBC7) 20151023 (BBC7) 20151024 (BBC7) 20171201 (BBC7) 20211011 (BBC7) 20231124 (BBC7) 20231125 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan's son Albert is starting nursery. What could possibly go wrong? Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale Mum/Albert .. - Pat Coombs Dad .. - John Comer Harry - John Junkin Mr Simpson - Reginald Marsh Linda - Joanna David Nursery Nurse - Heather Bell First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977. Single dad Bryan's son is starting nursery. What could go wrong? Single dad Bryan's son is starting nursery. What could go wrong? Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From November 1977. Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Dad - John Comer
01	05	Holiday	19771126	20120919/20 (BBC7) 20140507 (BBC7) 20151030 (BBC7) 20151031 (BBC7) 20171208 (BBC7) 20211018 (BBC7) 20231201 (BBC7) 20231202 (BBC7)	When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers aren't too welcoming. Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Dad - John Comer Deirdre - Helen Worth Mr Wiggins - Peter Vaughan Mavis - Cheryl Hall First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977. When Bryan and son arrive in Frimlington, their fellow holidaymakers are not too welcoming. Stars Richard Beckinsale. From November 1977.
01	06	Mind That Baby	19771203	20120926/27 (BBC7) 20140514 (BBC7) 20140517 (BBC7) 20151106 (BBC7) 20151107 (BBC7) 20171215 (BBC7) 20211025 (BBC7) 20231208 (BBC7) 20231209 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan gets wrapped in red tape at the benefits office. Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Dad - John Comer Jane - Diane Keen Welfare Lady - Dilys Laye Mrs Featherstone-Haugh - Dilys Laye Edward - Jon Laurimore Benefit Official - Robin Parkinson First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977. Single dad Bryan is wrapped in red tape at the benefits office. Single dad Bryan is wrapped in red tape at the benefits office. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977.
01	07	Where There's A Will	19771210	20121003/04 (BBC7) 20140521 (BBC7) 20151113 (BBC7) 20151114 (BBC7) 20180105 (BBC7) 20211101 (BBC7) 20231215 (BBC7) 20231216 (BBC7)	With a trip to hospital looming, single dad Bryan must make contingency plans. Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Dad - John Comer Bank Manager - John Arnatt Uncle Eric - Michael Robbins Mr Smith - David Ryall Mrs Smith - Diana King Nurse - Penelope Reynolds First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1977. Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans. Off to hospital, single dad Bryan makes contingency plans. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977.
01	08	The Homecoming	19771217	20121010/11 (BBC7) 20140528 (BBC7) 20151120 (BBC7) 20151121 (BBC7) 20171229 (BBC7) 20211108 (BBC7) 20231229 (BBC7) 20231230 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan gets worried when his son's mum wants to visit. Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Dad - John Comer Rose - Diana Berriman Dave - Douglas Blackwell Police Sergeant - Robert Gillespie First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1977. Worried single dad Bryan learns that his son's mum wants to visit. Worried single dad Bryan learns that his son's mum wants to visit. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977.
01	09	Family Christmas	19771224	20121017/18 (BBC7) 20140604 (BBC7) 20171222 (BBC7) 20231222 (BBC7) 20231223 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities... Stars Richard Beckinsale as Bryan Archer, Pat Coombs as Mum/Albert, John Comer as Dad, Patricia Hayes as Gran, Celia Bannerman as Maureen and Kenneth Shanley as the Store Assistant. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1977. Single dad Bryan finds himself double-booked for the festivities. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From December 1977. Bryan Archer - Richard Beckinsale Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Dad - John Comer Gran....Patricia Hayes Maureen.....Celia Bannerman Store Assistant......Kenneth Shanley
02	01	A Moving Story	19830316	20140611 (BBC7) 20140614 (BBC7) 20160108 (BBC7) 20160109 (BBC7) 20180112 (BBC7) 20200616 (BBC7) 20200620 (BBC7) 20220508 (BBC7) 20240405 (BBC7) 20240406 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan tries to get a loan to move house, but it's not simple. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. Robert Lindsay takes over as the single parent struggling to find work and raise his baby son. In the original 1977 series, Bryan was played by the late Richard Beckinsale who tragically died in 1979. After a six-year hiatus, the series returned with Bryan's mother and baby Albert played once again by the ever-versatile Pat Coombs. Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Mrs Willis - Diana King Mr Benson - John Arnatt Mrs Hagger - Dilys Laye Ron - Larry Martyn Mary - Rosalind Adams Mr Tibbies - Roland MacLeod Incidental music by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1983. Single dad Bryan tries to get a loan to move house, but it's not simple. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. From March 1983.
02	02	Breaking Up Is Hard To Do	19830323	20140618 (BBC7) 20160115 (BBC7) 20160116 (BBC7) 20180119 (BBC7) 20200623 (BBC7) 20220515 (BBC7)	Can Bryan save his sister Vera's marriage from breakdown? Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. Robert Lindsay plays single parent Bryan Archer struggling to find work while raising his baby son, Albert. Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Mrs Willis - Diana King Vera - Marcia Warren Edward - Gorden Kaye Incidental music by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1983.
02	03	Minder	19830330	20140625 (BBC7) 20160122 (BBC7) 20160123 (BBC7) 20180126 (BBC7) 20200630 (BBC7) 20220522 (BBC7)	Bryan is offered a job at last, but where will he find a babysitter? Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. Single parent Bryan Archer struggles to find work while raising his baby son, Albert. Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Mrs Willis - Diana King Vera - Marcia Warren Joe - Ron Pember Mr Graham - Douglas Blackwell Job Centre Clerk - David Graham Incidental music by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1983.
02	04	Casual Labour	19830406	20140702 (BBC7) 20160129 (BBC7) 20160130 (BBC7) 20180202 (BBC7) 20200707 (BBC7) 20220529 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan is sacked and advertises for work in a local shop window. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. Single parent Bryan Archer struggles to find work while raising his baby son, Albert. Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Mrs Willis - Diana King Fred - Harry Fowler Vikkie - Sherrie Hewson Mr Graham - Douglas Blackwell Mrs Weston - Frances Jeater Amateur Photographer - John Tordoff. Incidental music by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1983.
02	05	Driver	19830313	20140709 (BBC7) 20160205 (BBC7) 20160206 (BBC7) 20180209 (BBC7) 20200714 (BBC7) 20220605 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan takes a driving job but finds himself caught up in crime. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Mrs Willis - Diana King Terry - Derek Martin Alison - Deidre Costello Charlie - Peter Cleall Andy - John Kane Incidental music by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1983.
02	06	File Under Trouble	19830420	20140716 (BBC7) 20160212 (BBC7) 20160213 (BBC7) 20180216 (BBC7) 20200721 (BBC7) 20220612 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan takes a temporary admin job and chases a missing file. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Mrs Willis - Diana King Vera - Marica Warren Edward - Gorden Kaye Mr Charlesworth - Bernard Gallagher Mrs Charlesworth - Lynda Baron Sandra and Doreen - Wendy Murray Incidental music by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1983. Single dad Bryan takes a temporary filing job and chases a missing file.
02	07	High Society	19830427	20140723 (BBC7) 20140726 (BBC7) 20160219 (BBC7) 20180223 (BBC7) 20200728 (BBC7) 20220619 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan attends a garden fete and impresses the guest of honour. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay Mum/Albert - Pat Coombs Mrs Willis - Diana King Vera - Marica Warren Edward - Gorden Kaye Lady Samantha - Sarah Berger Vicar - Michael Bilton Incidental music by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1983.
02	08	Under Observation	19830504	20140730 (BBC7) 20160226 (BBC7) 20180302 (BBC7) 20200804 (BBC7) 20220626 (BBC7)	Single dad Bryan gets a scare when baby Albert is taken to hospital for tests. Stars Robert Lindsay and Pat Coombs. Bryan Archer - Robert Lindsay Mum - Pat Coombs Mrs Willis - Diana King Vera - Marcia Warren Edward - Gorden Kaye Jenny - Brenda Blethyn GP - Renu Setna Nurse - Tammy Ustinov Incidental music by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in May 1983. Single dad Bryan has a scare when his baby is taken to hospital for tests.