Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
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01 | Everything's Fine | 20170724 | Marcy Kahan's award-winning comedy starring Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner. |
01 | Reunion | 20130715 | by Marcy Kahan A platonic romantic comedy: Bill and Bella haven't seen each other for years. They were great friends when they shared a flat, now they disagree about everything; it's the beginning of a beautiful relationship Directed by Sally Avens Bill works as an economist in a right wing institute giving succour to bankers and businessmen. Bella teaches yoga, waters the plants in Canary Wharf and holds a Proust seminar for retirees. But years ago they shared a flat before Bill got married and moved to the States. Now he's back and he's feeling a little off kilter; his son's stopped talking to him, his wife's not interested, so he decides to hook up again with Bella. So once a month they meet for lunch, where they talk about everything; the one thing they don't talk about is how much they love each other. Marcy Kahan's delightful comedy moves seamlessly from politics via Proust to the perils of online dating as over five episodes we share lunch with Bill and Bella and watch how their lives change course. Stephen Mangan is one of our most celebrated comedy actors his past hits include: Adrian Mole, Green Wing and Episodes. This is the fifth time he has worked on a play of Marcy's. Claire Skinner is best known as the harassed mother in 'Outnumbered' but her numerous credits include Lark Rise to Candleford and The Glass Menagerie for Sam Mendes. Marcy Kahan is an established playwright: Her hits for radio include Incredibly Guilty, The Noel Coward Quintet, Twenty Cigarettes and Everybody Comes to Schiklegrubers for which she won a Sony Award. Her screenplay Antonia and Jane starred Imelda Staunton, Saskia Reeves and Bill Nighy and won the Gold Plaque Award for Best Original Screenplay at the Chicago Film Festival. Great friends when they shared a flat, Bill and Bella now they disagree about everything. |
01 | The Big Thing | 20160718 | by Marcy Kahan A platonic romantic comedy about two old flatmates. Bella has just got back from Barcelona where she followed her new love, Guy, but is she ready to move in with him in London? Bill helps her role play the dilemma. Directed by Sally Avens. Is Bella ready to move in with new love Guy? Bill helps her role play the dilemma. |
01 | The Old 5:2 | 20150511 | by Marcy Kahan Directed by Sally Avens Award winning comedy about two old flatmates, Bill and Bella, who meet once a month for lunch and talk about everything except how much they love each other. After a Summer which saw economist Bill retreat to Connecticut to stop his son dealing drugs he is back in London and eager to catch up with Bohemian Bella. Stephen Mangan can currently be seen at The National Theatre in 'Rules For Living' and is about to be in Season 4 of Episodes. Claire Skinner is best known for 'Outnumbered' she can currently be seen at The Tricycle in 'The Father' with Ken Cranham and has recently appeared on our TV's in 'Critical' and 'Inside Number 9'. Marcy Kahan is a British playwright and radio dramatist, who is half-Canadian and half-American. She is a prolific author of urbane comedies for the BBC including Incredibly Guilty and Twenty Cigarettes. Bill is back in London and eager to catch up with bohemian Bella. |
02 | Crazy Cat Lady | 20150512 | Bella needs cheering up because someone close to her has died. |
02 | Takin' A Chance On Love | 20130716 | by Marcy Kahan A platonic romantic comedy: Bella has begun dating, whilst Bill is worried his wife is a racist. Directed by Sally Avens Bill works as an economist in a right wing institute giving succour to bankers and businessmen. Bella teaches yoga, waters the plants in Canary Wharf and holds a Proust seminar for retirees. But years ago they shared a flat before Bill got married and moved to the States. Now he's back and he's feeling a little off kilter; his son's stopped talking to him, his wife's not interested, so he decides to hook up again with Bella. Once a month they meet for lunch, where they talk about everything; the one thing they don't talk about is how much they love each other. Marcy Kahan's delightful comedy moves seamlessly from politics via Proust to the perils of online dating as over five episodes we share lunch with Bill and Bella and watch how their lives change course. Stephen Mangan is one of our most celebrated comedy actors his past hits include: Adrian Mole, Green Wing and Episodes. This is the fifth time he has worked on a play of Marcy's. Claire Skinner is best known as the harassed mother in 'Outnumbered' but her numerous credits include Lark Rise to Candleford and The Glass Menagerie for Sam Mendes. Marcy Kahan is an established playwright: Her hits for radio include Incredibly Guilty, The Noel Coward Quintet, Twenty Cigarettes and Everybody Comes to Schiklegrubers for which she won a Sony Award. Her screenplay Antonia and Jane starred Imelda Staunton, Saskia Reeves and Bill Nighy and won the Gold Plaque Award for Best Original Screenplay at the Chicago Film Festival. Bella has begun dating, while Bill is worried his wife is a racist. |
02 | The Perfect Schnitzel | 20170725 | Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner star in Marcy Kahan's award-winning comedy. |
02 | The Unlived Life | 20160719 | After a stint of jury duty, Bill believes he should have been a barrister. |
03 | Alpha Female | 20170726 | Marcy Kahan's award-winning comedy starring Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner. |
03 | Carpe Diem | 20130717 | by Marcy Kahan A platonic romantic comedy: A health scare changes Bill's outlook on life, whilst Bella is having trouble deciding how to choose between the men she is dating. Directed by Sally Avens Bill works as an economist in a right wing institute giving succour to bankers and businessmen. Bella teaches yoga, waters the plants in Canary Wharf and holds a Proust seminar for retirees. But years ago they shared a flat before Bill got married and moved to the States. Now he's back and he's feeling a little off kilter; his son's stopped talking to him, his wife's not interested, so he decides to hook up again with Bella. Once a month they meet for lunch, where they talk about everything; the one thing they don't talk about is how much they love each other. Marcy Kahan's delightful comedy moves seamlessly from politics via Proust to the perils of online dating as over five episodes we share lunch with Bill and Bella and watch how their lives change course. Stephen Mangan is one of our most celebrated comedy actors his past hits include: Adrian Mole, Green Wing and Episodes. This is the fifth time he has worked on a play of Marcy's. Claire Skinner is best known as the harassed mother in 'Outnumbered' but her numerous credits include Lark Rise to Candleford and The Glass Menagerie for Sam Mendes. Marcy Kahan is an established playwright: Her hits for radio include Incredibly Guilty, The Noel Coward Quintet, Twenty Cigarettes and Everybody Comes to Schiklegrubers for which she won a Sony Award. Her screenplay Antonia and Jane starred Imelda Staunton, Saskia Reeves and Bill Nighy and won the Gold Plaque Award for Best Original Screenplay at the Chicago Film Festival. A health scare changes Bill's outlook on life. |
03 | Fractured | 20150513 | Bill has had an unexpected encounter, and Bella is worried about losing her job. |
03 | Lose The Scarf | 20160720 | Bill needs Bella's advice on a new wardrobe, but why does Bill want a new look? |
04 | Like Moths Unto A Flame | 20130718 | by Marcy Kahan A platonic romantic comedy: Bella is making the most of her new found libido whilst Bill is convinced he's being sabotaged at work. Directed by Sally Avens Bill works as an economist in a right wing institute giving succour to bankers and businessmen. Bella teaches yoga, waters the plants in Canary Wharf and holds a Proust seminar for retirees. But years ago they shared a flat before Bill got married and moved to the States. Now he's back and he's feeling a little off kilter; his son's stopped talking to him, his wife's not interested, so he decides to hook up again with Bella. Once a month they meet for lunch, where they talk about everything; the one thing they don't talk about is how much they love each other. Marcy Kahan's delightful comedy moves seamlessly from politics via Proust to the perils of online dating as over five episodes we share lunch with Bill and Bella and watch how their lives change course. Stephen Mangan is one of our most celebrated comedy actors his past hits include: Adrian Mole, Green Wing and Episodes. This is the fifth time he has worked on a play of Marcy's. Claire Skinner is best known as the harassed mother in 'Outnumbered' but her numerous credits include Lark Rise to Candleford and The Glass Menagerie for Sam Mendes. Marcy Kahan is an established playwright: Her hits for radio include Incredibly Guilty, The Noel Coward Quintet, Twenty Cigarettes and Everybody Comes to Schiklegrubers for which she won a Sony Award. Her screenplay Antonia and Jane starred Imelda Staunton, Saskia Reeves and Bill Nighy and won the Gold Plaque Award for Best Original Screenplay at the Chicago Film Festival. Bella is making the most of her new-found libido, while Bill thinks he is being sabotaged. |
04 | The Introvert | 20150514 | Bill is grumpy due to still being on a starvation diet, while Bella is glowing. |
04 | The Tapas Confessions | 20170727 | Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner star in Marcy Kahan's award-winning comedy. |
04 | Truth Games | 20160721 | by Marcy Kahan A platonic romantic comedy. Old flatmates Bill and Bella meet every month for lunch and swap news. Bella believes her mother has sabotaged her relationship with Guy and Bill has been to see Suki's stand up and he's not laughing. Directed by Sally Avens. Bella believes her mother has sabotaged her relationship with Guy. |
05 | Huge News | 20160722 | by Marcy Kahan A platonic romantic comedy. Old flatmates Bill and Bella meet every month for lunch and swap news. Bella has some happy news but it's not so happy for Bill. Are their lunches in danger of being ditched? Directed by Sally Avens. Bella has some happy news, but it is not so happy for Bill. Will their lunches stop? |
05 | Room Service | 20170728 | Bill and Bella find themselves ordering room service in a hotel room. |
05 | Send In The Clowns | 20130719 | by Marcy Kahan A platonic romantic comedy: Both Bill and Bella have dramatic news for one another. Could this be their last lunch or their first dinner together? Directed by Sally Avens Bill works as an economist in a right wing institute giving succour to bankers and businessmen. Bella teaches yoga, waters the plants in Canary Wharf and holds a Proust seminar for retirees. But years ago they shared a flat before Bill got married and moved to the States. Now he's back and he's feeling a little off kilter; his son's stopped talking to him, his wife's not interested, so he decides to hook up again with Bella. Once a month they meet for lunch, where they talk about everything; the one thing they don't talk about is how much they love each other. Marcy Kahan's delightful comedy moves seamlessly from politics via Proust to the perils of online dating as over five episodes we share lunch with Bill and Bella and watch how their lives change course. Stephen Mangan is one of our most celebrated comedy actors his past hits include: Adrian Mole, Green Wing and Episodes. This is the fifth time he has worked on a play of Marcy's. Claire Skinner is best known as the harassed mother in 'Outnumbered' but her numerous credits include Lark Rise to Candleford and The Glass Menagerie for Sam Mendes. Marcy Kahan is an established playwright: Her hits for radio include Incredibly Guilty, The Noel Coward Quintet, Twenty Cigarettes and Everybody Comes to Schiklegrubers for which she won a Sony Award. Her screenplay Antonia and Jane starred Imelda Staunton, Saskia Reeves and Bill Nighy and won the Gold Plaque Award for Best Original Screenplay at the Chicago Film Festival. Both Bill and Bella have dramatic news for one another. Could this be their last lunch? |
05 | What A Swell Party | 20150515 | Following Bill's party, he is keen to know if Bella thinks his wife is having an affair. |