Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Coming Out | 19990126 | 20120502/03 (BBC7) 20140214 (BBC7) 20140215 (BBC7) 20210917 (BBC7) | Terry King is an ex-convict, an ex-conman with a chance to prove himself and find his feet again. His challenge is to bring life into a run down community centre with the support of Sandra Gaines, a social worker with a warm heart and an unhappy past. This is the story of how two people fall in love in spite of themselves. Starring Karl Howman, Phyllis Logan and Geoffrey Whitehead. Terry King ...... Karl Howman Sandra Gaines ...... Phyllis Logan Mr Preston ...... David Holt Mr Wade ...... Geoffrey Whitehead Steve ...... Ben Crowe Wizzer ...... Giles Fagan George ...... Chris Pavlo Hobb ...... Harry Myers Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1999. Convict Terry is challenged to revive a rundown community centre. |
| 01 | 02 | Quick Draw Mcgraw | 19990202 | 20120509/10 (BBC7) 20140221 (BBC7) 20140222 (BBC7) 20210924 (BBC7) | Quick Draw McGraw Terry King's skills as a conman are put to the test over a head-to-head confrontation with Harry Howard, who controls crime and punishment in the neighbourhood. Starring Karl Howman. Jim Eldridge.s sitcom about an ex-convict trying run a community centre. Terry King ...... Karl Howman Sandra Gaines ...... Phyllis Logan Harry Howard ...... Geoffrey Whitehead Steve ...... Ben Crowe Sam Stone ...... Giles Fagan Mr Preston ...... David Holt Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1999. Terry needs his conman skills to tackle the local crime baron. Stars Karl Howman. |
| 01 | 03 | Runaway | 19990209 | 20120516/17 (BBC7) 20140228 (BBC7) 20140301 (BBC7) 20211001 (BBC7) | Getting closer to Sandra, ex-convict Terry sets out to help a young girl on the run. But he faces a crisis of conscience and must learn a bitter lesson... Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about an ex-convict trying to run a community centre. Terry King ...... Karl Howman Sandra Gaines ...... Phyllis Logan Steve ...... Ben Crowe Paula ...... Tilly Gaunt Michelle ...... Elizabeth Conboy Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1999. |
| 01 | 04 | Plumbing The Depths | 19990216 | 20120523/24 (BBC7) 20140307 (BBC7) 20140308 (BBC7) 20211008 (BBC7) | Terry is challenged to recruit some neighbourhood volunteers to help refurbish the derelict community centre. Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King ...... Karl Howman Sandra Gaines ...... Phyllis Logan Steve ...... Ben Crowe Bert Higgs ...... Geoffrey Whitehead Ellie Higgs ...... Priyanga Elan Woman ...... Frances Jeater Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1999. Ex-convict Terry is challenged to bring neighbourhood talent to the community centre. |
| 01 | 05 | Hostage To Fortune | 19990223 | 20120530/31 (BBC7) 20140314 (BBC7) 20140315 (BBC7) 20211015 (BBC7) | Terry loses confidence and Sandra knows that he needs her, as they both face danger and confront someone else's unhappiness... Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King ...... Karl Howman Sandra Gaines ...... Phyllis Logan Steve ...... Ben Crowe Ed Bayliss ...... Harry Myers Police Officer ...... Giles Fagan Mr Preston ...... David Holt Superintendent Ann Robinson ...... Rachel Atkins Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1999 Ex convict Terry is in danger from a community centre visitor. Stars Karl Howman. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | Dance On | 19990302 | 20120606/07 (BBC7) 20140321 (BBC7) 20140322 (BBC7) 20211022 (BBC7) | Terry comes to a major realisation after Sandra's troublesome ex-husband appears. Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King ...... Karl Howman Sandra Gaines ...... Phyllis Logan Steve ...... Ben Crowe Don Gaines ...... Giles Fagan Mrs Watson ...... Ann Beach Gail Gaines ...... Victoria O'Donnell Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1999. Ex-convict Terry comes to a realisation after Sandra's troublesome ex-husband appears. |
| 02 | 01 | Off The Hook | 20000726 | 20121217/18 (BBC7) 20140509 (BBC7) | Could Terry end up back in prison after his community centre success? |
| 02 | 02 | Just One Night | 20000802 | 20121224/25 (BBC7) 20140516 (BBC7) 20220728 (BBC7) 20220729 (BBC7) 20220731 (BBC7) | Terry and Sandra come to blows when his ex winds up staying at the community centre. Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King ...... Karl Howman Sandra Gaines ...... Phyllis Logan Steve Addison ...... Ben Crowe Mr Preston ...... David Holt Annie ...... Alison Pettitt Mavis Maddox ...... Tilly Vosburgh Chaperoning Child ...... Irene Prentice Gail ...... Jennifer Wheelan Warren ...... Clinton Mullins Dodson Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000. |
| 02 | 03 | Committed | 20000809 | 20130107/08 (BBC7) 20140523 (BBC7) 20220804 (BBC7) 20220805 (BBC7) 20220807 (BBC7) | With the council and Sandra both upset, Terry's got his work cut out. Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King - Karl Howman Sandra Gaines - Phyllis Logan Steve Addison - Ben Crowe Mrs Graham - Richenda Carey Mrs Wilson - Maggie McCarthy Mr Evans - Gavin Muir Ernie Maddox - Roger Walker Mr Addison - Geoffrey Whitehead Mr Preston - David Holt Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000. With the council and Sandra both upset, Terry's got his work cut out. Stars Karl Howman. |
| 02 | 04 | Where The Action Is | 20000816 | 20130114/15 (BBC7) 20140530 (BBC7) 20220811 (BBC7) 20220812 (BBC7) 20220814 (BBC7) | Terry comes a cropper when he tries to stop a mob of vigilantes. Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King ...... Karl Howman Sandra Gaines ...... Phyllis Logan Steve Addison ...... Ben Crowe Mrs Baxter ...... Richenda Carey Andy ...... Tom George Annie ...... Alison Pettitt Jerry Purvis ...... David Thorpe Chaperoning Child ...... Irene Prentice Scaggs ...... Clinton Mullins Dodson Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000 Terry comes a cropper when trying to stop a mob of vigilantes. |
| 02 | 05 | Big Trouble | 20000823 | 20130121/22 (BBC7) 20140606 (BBC7) 20220818 (BBC7) 20220819 (BBC7) 20220821 (BBC7) | Terry is plagued by smugglers with big ideas - and Sandra has a stalker. Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King ...... Karl Howman Sandra Gaines ...... Phyllis Logan Steve Addison ...... Ben Crowe Marlene - . Hetty Baynes Andy Edwards - . Tom George Annie - . Alison Pettitt Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | Out Of The Mouth Of Babes | 20000830 | 20130128/29 (BBC7) 20140613 (BBC7) 20220825 (BBC7) 20220826 (BBC7) 20220828 (BBC7) | Terry and Sandra face the threat of the community centre being closed. Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King - . Karl Howman Sandra Gaines - . Phyllis Logan Steve Addison - . Ben Crowe Mr Preston - . David Holt Mr Marsden - . Roger Walker Gail - . Jennifer Wheelan Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2000. |
| 03 | 01 | Good Sports | 20011012 | 20130304/05 (BBC7) 20140916 (BBC7) 20221013 (BBC7) 20221014 (BBC7) 20221016 (BBC7) | Sandra's mother starts meddling over Terry - and there's a surprising sporting challenge. Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King - . Karl Howman Sandra Gaines - . Phyllis Logan Steve Addison - . Ben Crowe Mrs McKendrick - . Sandra Voe Mr Preston - . David Holt Drunk/Car Buyer - . Ewan Bailey Young Woman/Netball Player - . Helen Longworth Girl at the Club - . Sarah Paul Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001. |
| 03 | 02 | A Many-splendoured Thing | 20011019 | 20130311/12 (BBC7) 20140923 (BBC7) 20221020 (BBC7) 20221021 (BBC7) 20221023 (BBC7) | Terry has reached a crossroads. Will he get to stay with Sandra or will he have to let go? Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King - . Karl Howman Sandra Gaines - . Phyllis Logan Steve Addison - . Ben Crowe Mrs McKendrick - . Sandra Voe Matt Clayton .....Ray Lonnen Sean Baker......David Reynolds Gail...................Jennifer Wheelan Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001. Terry has reached a crossroads. Will he get to stay with Sandra or will he have to let go? |
| 03 | 03 | Betting Fever | 20011026 | 20130318/19 (BBC7) 20140930 (BBC7) 20221027 (BBC7) 20221028 (BBC7) 20221030 (BBC7) | Terry agrees to babysit for Sandra - but he reckons without her mother. Starring Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King - . Karl Howman Sandra Gaines - . Phyllis Logan Steve Addison - . Ben Crowe Mrs McKendrick - . Sandra Voe Sean Baker......David Reynolds Gail - . Jennifer Wheelan Mr Preston - . David Holt Wendy Wilson - . Clare Corbett Barman - . Ewan Bailey Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001. Terry agrees to babysit for Sandra, but reckons without her mother. |
| 03 | 04 | Here Comes The Judge | 20011102 | 20130325/26 (BBC7) 20141007 (BBC7) 20221103 (BBC7) 20221104 (BBC7) 20221106 (BBC7) | Ex-con Terry is asked to be a school fancy dress judge, but can he make up with Sandra? Starring Karl Howman and Phyllis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King - . Karl Howman Sandra Gaines - . Phyllis Logan Steve Addison - . Ben Crowe Mrs McKendrick - . Sandra Voe Mary Dawson..........Elaine Claxton Matthew....................George Allonby Wally...........................Carl Prekopp Mrs Barnes...............Carolyn Pickles Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2001. |
| 03 | 05 | Star | 20011109 | 20130401/02 (BBC7) 20141014 (BBC7) 20221110 (BBC7) 20221111 (BBC7) 20221113 (BBC7) | Sandra is about to move up in the world, while ex-con Terry is putting on a play. Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King - . Karl Howman Sandra Gaines - . Phyllis Logan Steve Addison - . Ben Crowe Mrs McKendrick - . Sandra Voe Mr Preston - . David Holt Wendy Wilson - . Clare Corbett Gail - . Jennifer Wheelan Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2001. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | Endings And Beginnings | 20011116 | 20130408/09 (BBC7) 20141021 (BBC7) 20221117 (BBC7) 20221118 (BBC7) 20221120 (BBC7) | As Terry comes to the end of his sentence, will he and Sandra finally get together? Starring Karl Howman and Phylis Logan. Conclusion of Jim Eldridge's sitcom about ex-convict Terry King's efforts to run a community centre. Terry King - . Karl Howman Sandra Gaines - . Phyllis Logan Steve Addison - . Ben Crowe Mrs McKendrick - . Sandra Voe Mr Preston - . David Holt Wendy - . Clare Corbett David Reynolds - . Sean Baker Pauline Desmond - . Carolyn Pickles Producer: Marilyn Imrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2001. |