Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | The Great Pretender | 20011115 | 20120408 (BBC7) 20131101 (BBC7) 20131102 (BBC7) 20161024 (BBC7) 20161025 (BBC7) 20191106 (BBC7) 20191107 (BBC7) 20191109 (BBC7) 20230703 (BBC7) 20230704 (BBC7) | Life for George and Carol was just fine and now that their daughter is married they'll have time for themselves again. Troubled hormonal Carol is looking forward to it being just the two of them. George, however, thinks the time is right to finally be honest with his wife and reveal that he's a transvestite.. Ken - James Vaughan Jerry - Richard Standing Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 01 | 02 | Different For Girls | 20011122 | 20120415 (BBC7) 20131108 (BBC7) 20131109 (BBC7) 20161031 (BBC7) 20161101 (BBC7) 20191113 (BBC7) 20191114 (BBC7) 20230710 (BBC7) 20230711 (BBC7) | Coming to terms with a transvestite for a husband is hard for troubled hormonal wife Carol. She wants to save her marriage and so George agrees to throw away his entire wardrobe of female attire - but throwing out the favourite tiara is just too hard... Ken - James Vaughan Jerry - Richard Standing Producer: Maria Esposito First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2001. Can transvestite George dump his entire wardrobe for wife Carol? |
| 01 | 03 | Birth Of The Blues | 20011129 | 20120422 (BBC7) 20131115 (BBC7) 20131116 (BBC7) 20161107 (BBC7) 20161108 (BBC7) 20191120 (BBC7) 20191121 (BBC7) 20230717 (BBC7) 20230718 (BBC7) | Sonia has her baby and, of course, George is over the moon at being a grandfather - until, that is, a bombshell drops... Comedy about troubled hormonal Carol whose husband George has revealed that he's a transvestite. Srarring Lynda Bellingham and Chris Ellison. Ken - James Vaughan Jerry - Richard Standing Producer: Maria Esposito First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2001. Transvestite George gets thrilling news - then a bombshell drops. |
| 01 | 04 | Over The Rainbow | 20011206 | 20120429 (BBC7) 20131122 (BBC7) 20161114 (BBC7) 20161115 (BBC7) 20191127 (BBC7) 20191128 (BBC7) 20230724 (BBC7) 20230725 (BBC7) | Transvestite George sparks confusion for Ken when he sees him wearing a dress. Comedy about troubled hormonal Carol whose husband George has revealed that he's a transvestite. Ken - James Vaughan Jerry - Richard Standing Producer: Maria Esposito First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001. Transvestite George confuses Ken when he sees him in a dress. |
| 01 | 05 | Lipstick | 20011213 | 20120506 (BBC7) 20131129 (BBC7) 20131130 (BBC7) 20161121 (BBC7) 20161122 (BBC7) 20191204 (BBC7) 20191205 (BBC7) 20230731 (BBC7) 20230801 (BBC7) | Carol's attempts at keeping George's little hobby a secret are thwarted when they bump into Maureen... Ken - James Vaughan Jerry - Richard Standing Producer: Maria Esposito First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001. Carol is thwarted trying to keep George's transvestism a secret. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | When A Man Loves A Woman | 20011220 | 20120513 (BBC7) 20131206 (BBC7) 20131207 (BBC7) 20161128 (BBC7) 20161129 (BBC7) 20191211 (BBC7) 20191212 (BBC7) 20230807 (BBC7) 20230808 (BBC7) | Ken drops in to comfort Carol, but is soon in despair over her transvestite hubby George. Can she ever accept his new life choices? Ken - James Vaughan Jerry - Richard Standing Producer: Maria Esposito First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001. Ken comforts Carol, who despairs over transvestite hubby George. |
| 02 | 01 | 20030207 | 20140124 (BBC7) 20140125 (BBC7) 20161205 (BBC7) 20161206 (BBC7) 20161210 (BBC7) 20200129 (BBC7) 20200130 (BBC7) 20200201 (BBC7) 20231024 (BBC7) 20231025 (BBC7) | George is trying to persuade Carol to let him move back in but she's having none of it. All she wants is a new haircut - and a new life. Ken - James Vaughan First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2003. Kicking out transvestite husband George, Carol wants a new life. Kicking out transvestite husband George, Carol wants a new life. Stars Lynda Bellingham and Chris Ellison. From 2003. | |
| 02 | 02 | 20030214 | 20140131 (BBC7) 20140201 (BBC7) 20161212 (BBC7) 20161213 (BBC7) 20200205 (BBC7) 20200206 (BBC7) 20231031 (BBC7) 20231101 (BBC7) | Carol can't enjoy spending time alone away from George, as her family seem to need her more than ever. Ken - James Vaugnan Man - Andrew Westfield First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2003. Away from transvestite George, Carol is spending time on her own and enjoying it. Ken - James Vaughan Away from transvestite George, Carol can't enjoy time alone thanks to her needy family. Stars Chris Ellison. From February 2003. | |
| 02 | 03 | 20030221 | 20140207 (BBC7) 20140208 (BBC7) 20161219 (BBC7) 20161220 (BBC7) 20200212 (BBC7) 20200213 (BBC7) 20231107 (BBC7) 20231108 (BBC7) | George's desire to move back in with Carol is not reciprocated. Lynda Bellingham and Chris Ellison star as troubled hormonal wife Carol who kicked out her mechanic husband George when he revealed he's a transvestite. Ken - James Vaugnan Di - Di Aitcheson Ken - James Vaughan George's desire to move back in with Carol is not reciprocated. Stars Lynda Bellingham and Chris Ellison. From February 2003. | |
| 02 | 04 | 20030228 | 20140214 (BBC7) 20140215 (BBC7) 20161226 (BBC7) 20161227 (BBC7) 20200219 (BBC7) 20200220 (BBC7) 20231114 (BBC7) 20231115 (BBC7) | George and Carol are trying to find a way to make their marriage work - the answer comes from a most unlikely source. George is pleased but will Carol approve or even find out? Lynda Bellingham and Chris Ellison star as troubled hormonal wife Carol who kicked out her mechanic husband George when he revealed he's a transvestite. Ken - James Vaugnan Linda/Man - Andrew Westfield Amanda - Paul Chadhidi Written by Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2003. Maureen becomes embroiled in George's secretive lifestyle. George is pleased, but will Carol approve or even find out? Ken - James Vaughan Maureen becomes embroiled in George's secretive lifestyle. Stars Lynda Bellingham and Chris Ellison. From February 2003. | |
| 02 | 05 | 20030307 | 20140221 (BBC7) 20140222 (BBC7) 20170102 (BBC7) 20170103 (BBC7) 20200226 (BBC7) 20200227 (BBC7) 20231121 (BBC7) 20231122 (BBC7) | Carol and George are set to go away for the weekend together. But who's going to wear the dress? Lynda Bellingham and Chris Ellison star as troubled hormonal wife Carol who kicked out her mechanic husband George when he revealed he's a transvestite. Ken - James Vaugnan Linda - Andrew Westfield Cassandra - Paul Chadhidi Di - Di Aitcheson George and Carol are set for a weekend away but who wears the dress? George and Carol are set for a weekend away but who wears the dress? Stars Lynda Bellingham and Chris Ellison. From March 2003. | |
| 02 | 06 LAST | 20030314 | 20140228 (BBC7) 20140301 (BBC7) 20170109 (BBC7) 20170110 (BBC7) 20200304 (BBC7) 20200305 (BBC7) 20231128 (BBC7) 20231129 (BBC7) | It seems all of Carol's problems are solved: Her husband is back, her children are getting on and, best of all, her interfering mother-in-law is getting married. But will the bride make it to the church on time? Lynda Bellingham and Chris Ellison star as troubled hormonal wife Carol who kicked out her mechanic husband George when he revealed he's a transvestite. Ken - James Vaugnan Life looks brighter for Carol and George, but what about her meddling mother-in-law? Ken - James Vaughan Life looks brighter for Carol and George, but what about her meddling mother-in-law? Stars Lynda Bellingham. From March 2003. | |
| 03 | 01 | 20041103 | 20151002 (BBC7) 20151003 (BBC7) 20170522 (BBC7) 20170523 (BBC7) 20170527 (BBC7) 20200422 (BBC7) 20200423 (BBC7) 20200425 (BBC7) 20240326 (BBC7) 20240327 (BBC7) | Convinced that his wife's having an affair with transvestite George, Ken targets Carol. George - Philip Jackson Violet - Marcia Warren Ken - James Vaugnan Series 3 of the sitcom about a married couple's attempts to smooth over their singularly troubled midlife - Carol is hormonal and 15-stone George is a transvestite. Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of their dynamic. Written by Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. Convinced his wife is having an affair with transvestite George, Ken targets Carol. Series 3 of the sitcom about a married couple's attempts to smooth over their singularly troubled midlife funk - Carol is hormonal and 15-stone George is a transvestite. Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of their dynamic. Convinced his wife is having an affair with transvestite George, Ken targets Carol. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From November 2004. | |
| 03 | 02 | 20041110 | 20151009 (BBC7) 20151010 (BBC7) 20170529 (BBC7) 20170530 (BBC7) 20200429 (BBC7) 20200430 (BBC7) 20200502 (BBC7) 20240402 (BBC7) 20240403 (BBC7) | Ken is surprised to find that he has a new bedmate - but not the one he'd hoped for. George - Philip Jackson Violet - Marcia Warren Ken - James Vaugnan Series 3 of the sitcom about a married couple's attempts to smooth over their singularly troubled midlife - Carol is hormonal and 15-stone George is a transvestite. Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of their dynamic. Written by Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. Ken is surprised to discover his new bedmate, but sadly it's not the one he hoped for. Ken is surprised to discover his new bedmate, but sadly it's not the one he hoped for. Stars Lynda Bellingham and Philip Jackson. From November 2004. | |
| 03 | 03 | 20041117 | 20151016 (BBC7) 20151017 (BBC7) 20170605 (BBC7) 20170606 (BBC7) 20200506 (BBC7) 20200507 (BBC7) 20200509 (BBC7) 20240409 (BBC7) 20240410 (BBC7) | With both couples' relationships seemingly over, another bombshell hits: there's a baby on the way. How on earth will the news be received? George - Philip Jackson Violet - Marcia Warren Ken - James Vaugnan Doctor - Rosie Armstrong Diana Aitchison - Herself Series 3 of the sitcom about a married couple's attempts to smooth over their singularly troubled midlife funk - Carol is hormonal and 15-stone George is a transvestite. Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of their dynamic. Written by Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. A visit to the doctor sparks a bombshell for the not-so-happy mother-to-be. Sitcom about a married couple's attempts to smooth over their singularly troubled midlife funk - Carol is hormonal and George is a transvestite. Starring Lynda Bellingham and Philip Jackson Written by Gavin Petrie and Jan Etherington. Ken - James Vaughan A visit to the doctor sparks a bombshell for the not-so-happy mother-to-be. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From November 2004. | |
| 03 | 04 | 20041124 | 20240416 (BBC7) 20240417 (BBC7) 20151023 (BBC7) 20151024 (BBC7) 20170612 (BBC7) 20170613 (BBC7) 20200513 (BBC7) 20200514 (BBC7) 20200516 (BBC7) | With George's big birthday looming, he gets two surprises - one from his wife and the other from his mother. Sitcom about a married couple's attempts to smooth over their singularly troubled midlife funk - Carol is hormonal and George is a transvestite. Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of their dynamic. Starring Lynda Bellingham and Philip Jackson Written by Gavin Petrie and Jan Etherington. George - Philip Jackson Violet - Marcia Warren Ken - James Vaugnan Nurse - Rosie Armstrong First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother. With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from both his wife and mother. From November 2004. With George's big birthday looming, he gets two surprises - one from his wife and the other from his mother. George - Philip Jackson Violet - Marcia Warren Ken - James Vaugnan Nurse - Rosie Armstrong Series 3 of the sitcom about a married couple's attempts to smooth over their singularly troubled midlife funk - Carol is hormonal and 15-stone George is a transvestite. Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of their dynamic. Written by Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from his wife and mother. With George's birthday looming, he gets two surprises, from his wife and mother. From November 2004. | |
| 03 | 05 | 20041201 | 20151030 (BBC7) 20151031 (BBC7) 20170619 (BBC7) 20170620 (BBC7) 20200520 (BBC7) 20200521 (BBC7) 20200523 (BBC7) 20240423 (BBC7) 20240424 (BBC7) | The family learn about Carol's condition - and Sonia finally confronts Dave about his suspicious behaviour. George - Philip Jackson Violet - Marcia Warren Ken - James Vaugnan Nurse - Rosie Armstrong Series 3 of the sitcom about a married couple's attempts to smooth over their singularly troubled midlife funk - Carol is hormonal and 15-stone George is a transvestite. Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of their dynamic. Written by Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2004. The family learn about Carol's condition and Dave's secret is out. The family learn about Carol's condition and Dave's secret is out. Stars Lynda Bellingham and Philip Jackson From December 2004. | |
| 03 | 06 LAST | 20041208 | 20151106 (BBC7) 20151107 (BBC7) 20170626 (BBC7) 20170627 (BBC7) 20200527 (BBC7) 20200528 (BBC7) 20200530 (BBC7) 20240430 (BBC7) 20240501 (BBC7) | Tensions mount as Carol approaches full term and she and George appear on Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4. George - Philip Jackson Violet - Marcia Warren Ken - James Vaugnan Researcher - Rosie Armstrong Di Aitchison - As herself Jenni Murray - As herself Series 3 of the sitcom about a married couple's attempts to smooth over their singularly troubled midlife funk - Carol is hormonal and 15-stone George is a transvestite. Onlookers can't quite agree on the nature of their dynamic. Written by Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries. Tension mounts as Carol approaches full term and Violet marries. Stars Lynda Bellingham and Philip Jackson. From December 2004. |