Episodes
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| A Crooner In The House | 19550120 | 20110710 (BBC7) 20130913 (BBC7) 20150405 (BBC7) 20170910 (BBC7) | Daughter Barbara Lyon is in love with singer Ronnie Harris, and father Ben is not happy. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, Hugh David, Richard Bellaers, Bob Block and Ronnie Harris as himself. Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1955. Daughter Barbara is in love with Ronnie Harris, and father Ben is not happy. |
| Accidents Will Happen | 19511025 | 20181230 (BBC7) 20210310 (BBC7) 20210313 (BBC7) | When Bebe runs into a car driven by boxer Freddie Mills, Ben sets out to teach her a lesson.... Starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Special guest Freddie Mills. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. The BBC Variety Orchestra are conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1951. When Bebe runs into the car of boxer Freddie Mills, Ben tries to teach her a lesson. |
| An Afternoon On The Thames | 19550421 | 20110904 (BBC7) 20131004 (BBC7) 20150412 (BBC7) 20170917 (BBC7) | Barbara Lyon and her boyfriend Derek struggle to enjoy time alone on a river trip. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, Richard Bellaers, Gwen Lewis, Patricia Field and Alanna Boyce. Life With The Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1955. Barbara and her boyfriend Derek struggle to enjoy some time alone on a river trip. |
| An Oliver Twist | 19540304 | 20230114/15 (BBC7) | Young Barbara has finally found love, but what will her parents think? Sitcom with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. Joined by their children Barbara and Richard, the series ran for 260 episodes from 1950 to 1961. Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton David Oxley And Vic Oliver Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. The BBC Variety Orchestra are conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1954. Young Barbara has finally found love but what will her parents think? |
| And A Merry Christmas To All | 19561223 | 20221224/25 (BBC7) | Barbara is newly-married – so where will she spend Christmas Day? Sitcom with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. Joined by their children Barbara and Richard, the series ran for 260 episodes from 1950 to 1961. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Gwen Lewis Richard Bellaers Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. Music played by the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1956 Christmas is approaching - will the new family members fit in? From 1956. |
| Back In The Autumn | 19530626 | 20110814 (BBC7) 20130906 (BBC7) 20150517 (BBC7) 20170820 (BBC7) | The family are planning their summer holiday, but will it be plain sailing? Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple and Hugh Morton. Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block, Ronnie Hanbury and Bill Harding. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1954. |
| Ben's Birthday | 19530206 | 20190127 (BBC7) 20210407 (BBC7) | Ben's dropping hints about his birthday to the family, but will they remember? Comedy with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Clive Baxter David Enders Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Music by the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1953 . It's Ben's birthday. But will he pleased with his presents? From February 1953. |
| Christmas Shopping | 19531217 | 20181223 (BBC7) | When the family head to a department store at Christmas, Ben's left holding a baby. But whose is it? Starring Bebe Daniels, Ben Lyon, Barbara Lyon, Richard Lyon, David Enders, Horace Percival, Doris Rogers, Molly Weir, Hugh Morton, Harry Morris and Gwen Lewis. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. The BBC Variety Orchestra are conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1953. When the Lyons family head to a department store at Christmas, Ben's left holding a baby. |
| Come To The Fair | 19531203 | 20211107 (BBC7) | Will Bebe ever be able to understand Ben's love of golf? And will Ben be able to fit in a trip to the fair? Comedy with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. The BBC Variety Orchestra are conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1953. |
| Coming Home | 19531112 | 20200119 (BBC7) | Returning from a family holiday abroad, Ben sparks confusion when he thinks they've been robbed. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard Lyon and Barbara Lyon. With Horace Percival, Doris Rogers, Molly Weir, Hugh Morton, David Enders and Roger Delgado. Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ray Sonnin. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1953. The family return from holiday and get embroiled in a car chase. |
| Danger, Richard At Work | 19541216 | 20110821 (BBC7) 20130920 (BBC7) 20150322 (BBC7) 20150323 (BBC7) 20170827 (BBC7) | Ben has a business meeting on the golf course. But will he end up feeling below par? Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, Hugh Morton, Bob Block, Gwen Lewis and Selma Vaz Diaz. Life With The Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1954. |
| Dial Special Branch | 19580216 | 20110918 (BBC7) 20131018 (BBC7) 20150503 (BBC7) 20171008 (BBC7) | Sinister foreign agents and a case of mistaken identity sparks more Lyon family discombobulation. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Barbara and Richard. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Hugh Morton, Wilfred Babbage and Charles Hawtrey. Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1958. Sinister foreign agents and mistaken identities spark further discombobulation. |
| Father's Day | 19540121 | 20211205 (BBC7) | Will Ben get the Father's Day treatment he deserves? Comedy with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. The BBC Variety Orchestra are conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1954. Will Ben get the Father's Day treatment he deserves? Stars Bebe Daniels. From 1954. |
| Home Again | 19521114 | 20110703 (BBC7) 20130830 (BBC7) 20150308 (BBC7) 20150309 (BBC7) 20170806 (BBC7) | Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, David Enders, Clive Baxter and Hugh Morton. Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Bill Harding. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1952. Father Ben sparks family chaos after losing the keys to their house. Stars Bebe Daniels. |
| How To Be A Good Father | 19530313 | 20191229 (BBC7) | Father Ben questions his parenting skills, and changes his approach, after flunking a magazine questionnaire. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between 1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. With Hugh Morton, Horace Percival, Doris Rogers, Molly Weir and Brian Smith. The BBC Variety Orchestra is conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Produced by Tom Ronald. First broadcast on the BBC Light programme in March 1953. Ben Lyons questions his parenting skill after flunking a magazine questionnaire |
| I Don't Know What To Get Her | 19511206 | 20190113 (BBC7) 20210324 (BBC7) | Barbara's worried about her brother's risqué new girlfriend. What will his parents think? Comedy with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir David Enders Barbara Blair Brian Smith Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Music by the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1951. Barbara is worried about her brother's rather risque new girlfriend. |
| I Hear You Calling Me | 19540218 | 20230107/08 (BBC7) | A surprising request arrives for Ben, but will he be able to do his duty? Sitcom with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. Joined by their children Barbara and Richard, the series ran for 260 episodes from 1950 to 1961. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Gwen Lewis Reginald Beckwith Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. The BBC Variety Orchestra are conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1954. |
| Let The Kids Do It | 19540128 | 20221217/18 (BBC7) | Ben's going away on business. Just what could go wrong at home? Sitcom with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. Joined by their children Barbara and Richard, the series ran for 260 episodes from 1950 to 1961. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Gwen Lewis Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. Music played by the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1954. Ben's going away on business. Just what could go wrong with him away? From 1954. |
| Let The Men Do It | 19531126 | 20211031 (BBC7) | Bills, bills, bills and more bills. Can Ben show Bebe how to make household savings? Stars Ben Lyon. Comedy with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Written by Bebe Daniels Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. The BBC Variety Orchestra are conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1953. |
| Let Them Eat Cake | 19511115 | 20190106 (BBC7) 20210317 (BBC7) | The battle to bake the best cake sparks a menu of misunderstandings. Comedy with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Harry Morris Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Music by the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1951. A cake competition leads to misunderstandings and kitchen misadventures. |
| Love Sneaks Up On Richard | 19540114 | 20221210/11 (BBC7) | Richard loses his heart and Ben loses his new coat. Sitcom with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. Joined by their children Barbara and Richard, the series ran for 260 episodes from 1950 to 1961. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Molly Weir Horace Percival Doris Rogers Hugh Morton Patricia Field Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. Music played by the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1954. Richard loses his heart and Ben loses his new camelhair coat. |
| Lovely To Look At | 19530603 | 20110807 (BBC7) 20150315 (BBC7) 20150316 (BBC7) 20170813 (BBC7) | Ben's pal Tex arrives for Queen Elizabeth's Coronation. Will he succumb to Olde England's charms? Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, David Enders, Clive Baxter, Hugh Morton and Arthur Hill. Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block, Ronnie Hanbury and Bill Harding. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1953. Tex arrives for the Queen's Coronation. Will he succumb to Olde England's charms? |
| Nature Boy | 19531119 | 20200126 (BBC7) | Ben decides that the family needs to try a simpler lifestyle. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard Lyon and Barbara Lyon. Mr Wimple - Horace Percival Florrie Wainwright - Doris Rogers Aggie MacDonald - Molly Weir Harold Heppelthwaite - David Enders Newsreader - Hugh Morton Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ray Sonnin. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1953. |
| No Rest For Ben | 19531210 | 20211114 (BBC7) | Poorly Ben is feeling sorry for himself, but his family aren't too sympathetic.... Comedy with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. The BBC Variety Orchestra are conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1953. |
| Once A Ham\u2026 | 19530619 | 20200112 (BBC7) | Barbara's got a taste for the theatre and ropes friends and family into A Midsummer Night's Dream. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between 1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. With Barbara Lyon, Richard Lyon, Hugh Morton, Horace Percival, Doris Rogers, Molly Weir, David Enders, Gwen Lewis and Philip Ray. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Bill Harding The BBC Variety Orchestra is conducted by Paul Fenoulhet, with incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light programme in June 1953. A stage-struck Barbara ropes friends and family into A Midsummer Night's Dream. |
| Once Upon A Mime | 19540107 | 20211128 (BBC7) | Ben reluctantly agrees to play the fairy godmother in Cinderella. But he's horrified to discover his boss will be in the audience. Comedy with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Norman Shelley David Enders Hugh Morton Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light programme in January 1954. |
| Roaming Scandals | 19610519 | 20110717 (BBC7) 20131101 (BBC7) 20150510 (BBC7) 20171015 (BBC7) | Holiday shambles - as Bebe heads for Loch Lomond and Ben is planning a surprise. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Barbara and Richard. With Molly Weir as Aggie, Doris Rogers as Florrie, Angela Ferguson Arthur Lawrence and John Pullen. Life With The Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels and Bob Block BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1961. Holiday shambles as Bebe heads for Loch Lomond and Ben plans a surprise. |
| The Barbecue | 19530123 | 20190120 (BBC7) 20210331 (BBC7) | How will the All-American family's new barbecue fare with their neighbours and British weather? Comedy with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Clive Baxter Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Music by the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in January 1953. How will the All-American family's new 'barbecue' go down with the neighbours? |
| The Christmas Story | 20111225 | It's Christmas Eve and the Lyons family end up with an extra mouth to feed. | |
| The New Job | 19541230 | 20110828 (BBC7) 20130927 (BBC7) 20150329 (BBC7) 20150330 (BBC7) 20170903 (BBC7) | An ad in the local paper lands Richard Lyon a job as his father Ben's office boy. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, Selma Vas Dias, Brian Smith, Gwen Lewis and Bob Block. Life With The Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between 1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in December 1954. An ad in the local paper lands Richard a job as his father's office boy. |
| The New Neighbours | 19540204 | 20221231 (BBC7) 20230101 (BBC7) | Will the family be able to overcome their envious obsession with their new neighbours? Sitcom with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. Joined by their children Barbara and Richard, the series ran for 260 episodes from 1950 to 1961. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Hugh Morton Gwen Lewis Gladys Young Richard West Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. Music played by the BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1954. |
| The Play's The Thing | 19520403 | 20110731 (BBC7) 20130823 (BBC7) 20150301 (BBC7) 20150302 (BBC7) 20170730 (BBC7) | Barbara is playing Ophelia in the school show - could this be her big break? Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, David Enders and Hugh Morton. Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Bill Harding. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1952. Barbara is playing Ophelia in the school show. Could this be her big break? |
| The Rising Son | 19580209 | 20110925 (BBC7) 20131025 (BBC7) 20150426 (BBC7) 20171001 (BBC7) | Who will get that job? The sons of Ben Lyon and fellow radio star Ted Ray go head-to-head. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Barbara and Richard. With guest stars: Ted Ray and Robin Ray. And Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, David Enders and Hugh Morton. Life With The Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1958. Who will get that job? Ben Lyon and radio star Ted Ray's sons go head-to-head. |
| Three Blind Dates | 19550512 | 20110911 (BBC7) 20131011 (BBC7) 20150419 (BBC7) 20170924 (BBC7) | The Lyon family have to entertain father Ben's boss - but will they all get along? Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Barbara and Richard. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, Richard Bellaers, Gwen Lewis, Dennis Arundell and Bob Block. Life With The Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Paul Fenoulhet. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1955. The family have to entertain Ben's boss, but will they all get along? |
| Time Marches Back | 19510225 | 20110724 (BBC7) 20130816 (BBC7) 20130817 (BBC7) 20150222 (BBC7) 20150223 (BBC7) 20170514 (BBC7) | Ben needs jokes for his big speech at the Festival of Britain - can the family help? Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. With Doris Rogers as Florrie, Molly Weir as Aggie, Horace Percival as Mr Wimple, Ian Sadler and David Enders. Life With The Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC Television. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Bill Harding. BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Robert Busby Incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in February 1951. Ben needs jokes for his big speech at the Festival of Britain. Can the family help? |
| 'twas The Night Before | 19531224 | 20191222 (BBC7) | Bebe makes some Christmas wishes concerning the gas cooker, plus some news of a birth and Aggie's mother. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. Life With The Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between 1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. With Horace Percival, Doris Rogers, Molly Weir, Norman Shelley, David Enders and Hugh Morton. BBC Variety Orchestra - Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light programme in December 1953. Bebe welcomes Nick into her home as the family attempt to hang up festive decorations. |
| Who Gave Me That | 19531231 | 20211121 (BBC7) | It's New Year's Eve, 1953. Missing labels spark confusion over who gave which gifts - and Ben vows not to lose his temper. Comedy with a real-life American family - starring Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. With: Barbara Lyon Richard Lyon Horace Percival Doris Rogers Molly Weir Norman Shelley David Enders Hugh Morton BBC Variety Orchestra - Conductor, Paul Fenoulhet Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Ronnie Hanbury. Producer: Tom Ronald First broadcast on the BBC Light programme in December 1953. For his new year's resolution, Ben vows not to lose his temper. |
| You Can't Get Blood Out Of A Stone | 19530410 | 20200105 (BBC7) | There is much excitement when Barbara invites a very successful footballer for dinner - except from husband Ben. Starring real-life American family: Ben Lyon and his wife Bebe Daniels and their children, Richard and Barbara. Life With the Lyons was one the BBC's most popular radio sitcoms between 1950 and 1961. It was also adapted for BBC TV. With Barbara Lyon, Richard Lyon, Hugh Morton, Horace Percival, Doris Rogers, Molly Weir, David Enders, Gwen Lewis and Philip Ray. Written by Bebe Daniels, Bob Block and Bill Harding The BBC Variety Orchestra is conducted by Paul Fenoulhet, with incidental music by Arthur Wilkinson. First broadcast on the BBC Light programme in April 1953. Barbara invites an old and handsome flame to the Lyon household and Ben is jealous. |