Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20120213 | by Steve Chambers and Phil Nodding. 1/5 Bridgford is blessed with the meanest hairdresser in Britain, and the stupidest. Deciding against Shirley's offer of dog-clipping, Bev resorts to desperate measures to save the salon. Cast Bev ..... Lorraine Ashbourne Shirley ..... Rosie Cavaliero John ..... Carl Prekopp Enid ..... Nicola Sloane Butt ..... James Lailey Directed by Jessica Dromgoole The enduring comedy of Bev, the bitter and vindictive Chief Stylist, played by Lorraine Ashbourne, and Shirley, her fond and foolish assistant, played by Rosie Cavaliero. Bev's lifestyle has brought the salon to the point of bankruptcy, and she'll do anything to keep it afloat. Originally piloted as an Afternoon Play (repeated Friday 10 February 2.15pm Radio 4), HighLites is now moving to the Woman's Hour Drama slot, with another series commissioned for next year. Deciding against Shirley's offer, Bev resorts to desperate measures to save the salon. Comedy about Bev, the bitter chief stylist at hairdressing salon HighLites |
| 02 | 20120214 | by Steve Chambers and Phil Nodding. 2/5 Bev takes her struggle for solvency to the council, and tries to rekindle the affections of an old flame. Cast Bev ..... Lorraine Ashbourne Shirley ..... Rosie Cavaliero John ..... Carl Prekopp Henry ..... Gerard McDermott Alice ..... Marlene Sidaway Melvin ..... Adam Billington Directed by Jessica Dromgoole. Bev takes her struggle to the council and tries to rekindle the affections of an old flame Comedy about Bev, the bitter chief stylist at hairdressing salon HighLites |
| 03 | 20120215 | Bev has a new appointment, and is reminded of an old disappointment. Comedy about Bev, the bitter chief stylist at hairdressing salon HighLites |
| 04 | 20120216 | by Steve Chambers and Phil Nodding. 4/5 Bev squares up to the local vicar, Harriet, in her quest for succour. Cast Bev ..... Lorraine Ashbourne Shirley ..... Rosie Cavaliero John ..... Carl Prekopp Harriet ..... Adjoa Andoh Wendy ..... Victoria Inez Hardy Nigel ..... Simon Bubb Directed by Jessica Dromgoole. Comedy about Bev, the bitter chief stylist at hairdressing salon HighLites |
| 05 | 20120217 | John's plans to get one over on Beverley go up in smoke. Comedy about Bev, the bitter chief stylist at hairdressing salon HighLites |