Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bombshell | 20170904 | Francois Ch退did is the falafel king. Who knew there was so much money in Lebanese food? Or that his three delightful grown-up children would be sent into such a spin when he tries to share his good fortune? Comic drama in five parts by Claudine Toutoungi. Jasmine - Montserrat Lombard Francois - Kulvinder Ghir Nadia - Katie Lyons Frank - Samuel James Diane - Sanchia McCormack Claudine Toutoungi writes for stage, TV and radio. Previous work for BBC Radio 4 includes 'Deliverers' and 'Slipping' which starred Andrew Scott and Charlotte Riley and was a finalist for the Best Single Original Drama in the BBC Audio Drama Awards. Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2017. Francois Chedid has been thinking about his will. And so have his children! Comic drama by Claudine Toutoungi. |
| 02 | Fallout | 20170905 | Can Jasmine persuade her dad to rethink his latest scheme and put family first? Comic drama by Claudine Toutoungi. Jasmine - Montserrat Lombard Francois - Kulvinder Ghir Nadia - Katie Lyons Frank - Samuel James Diane - Sanchia McCormack Yoga Voice - Chetna Pandya Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2017. Comedy drama. Baklava king Francois Chedid must decide how to share out his fortune. |
| 03 | Home Economics | 20170906 | The Ch退dids are united in their quest to thwart their father's plan to divert his fortune into Lebanese business. So how come Jasmine seems to have swapped sides? Comic drama by Claudine Toutoungi. Jasmine - Montserrat Lombard Francois - Kulvinder Ghir Nadia - Katie Lyons Frank - Samuel James Diane - Sanchia McCormack Mark - Simon Ludders Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2017. Can the Chedids persuade their father to keep his fortune within the family? |
| 04 | Yoga Nut | 20170907 | Nadia goes on the warpath when she suspects her father has been snared by a glamorous yoga enthusiast. Comic drama by Claudine Toutoungi. Jasmine - Montserrat Lombard Francois - Kulvinder Ghir Nadia - Katie Lyons Diane - Sanchia McCormack Nanette - Amira Ghazalla Yoga Tutor - Chetna Pandya Receptionist - Tom Forrister Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2017. The family turn detective when rich widower Francois' eye is turned. |
| 05 | Crunch Time | 20170908 | The Ch退dids gather to remember their mum's passing. And to celebrate the end to Dad's mad scheme to give away the Chedid fortune. So all will be well. That's the plan anyway. Concluding Claudine Toutoungi's comic drama. Jasmine - Montserrat Lombard Francois - Kulvinder Ghir Nadia - Katie Lyons Frank - Samuel James Diane - Sanchia McCormack Deliverer - David Sturzaker Director: Toby Swift First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2017. The Chedids share dinner in memory of their mother's passing. Comic drama by Claudine Toutoungi. |