Episodes
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| 01 | 01 | Sisters Of Mercy | 19920109 | 20140529 (BBC7) 20140530 (BBC7) 20210210 (BBC7) | Anna struggles to be free of her younger sisters. |
| 01 | 02 | Empty Vessels | 19920116 | 20140612 (BBC7) 20140613 (BBC7) 20210217 (BBC7) | Anna's evening turns erratic while babysitting for Charlotte. |
| 01 | 03 | A Nice Civilised Evening | 19920123 | 20140619 (BBC7) 20140620 (BBC7) 20210224 (BBC7) | Victoria's plans for a perfect dinner party go awry. |
| 01 | 04 | Cracks In The Varnish | 19920130 | 20140626 (BBC7) 20140627 (BBC7) 20210303 (BBC7) | Comedy about sisters with Rosemary Leach, Celia Imrie and Nicola Pagett. From 1992. |
| 01 | 05 | Old Embers | 19920206 | 20140703 (BBC7) 20140704 (BBC7) 20210310 (BBC7) | Victoria reunites sister Anna with an old flame. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Delia - Maxine Audley Guy - David Swift Wilson/The Waiter - Neil Roberts Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Paul Schlesinger |
| 01 | 06 | A Complete Break | 19920213 | 20140710 (BBC7) 20140711 (BBC7) 20210317 (BBC7) | Victoria and Charlotte arrange sister Anna's holiday, but she has her own plans... Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Delia - Maxine Audley Roger - Stephen Moore Eddie - James Greene Patrick - Nicholas Murchie Mrs Motson - Alison Reid Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Paul Schlesinger |
| 02 | 01 | Frail Memorials | 19930729 | 20140828 (BBC7) 20140829 (BBC7) 20210505 (BBC7) | Sisterly sparring erupts when Anna organises a service for a friend. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Josie Lawrence Emily - Lisa Coleman Judy - Teresa Gallagher Jeremy - Ronald Herdman John - Dominic Letts Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Paul Schlesinger Sisterly sparring erupts when Anna organises a service for a friend. Stars Nicola Pagett. |
| 02 | 02 | Bright Lights | 19930805 | 20140904 (BBC7) 20140905 (BBC7) 20210512 (BBC7) | Much to Victoria's annoyance, Charlotte abducts her daughter for a frolic in Pimlico. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Josie Lawrence Emily - Lisa Coleman Jeremy - Ronald Herdman Giorgio - Dominic Letts Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Paul Schlesinger Mother and daughter sitcom with Nicola Pagette, Rosemary Leach and Josie Lawrence. |
| 02 | 03 | The Big Break | 19930812 | 20140911 (BBC7) 20140912 (BBC7) 20210519 (BBC7) | Charlotte's keen to show off her new TV director boyfriend Dan, who's got her a new job. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Josie Lawrence Roger - Roger Lloyd Pack Dan - Andrew Wincott Terri - Teresa Gallagher Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Paul Schlesinger Charlotte's keen to show off her useful, new TV director boyfriend. Stars Josie Lawrence. |
| 02 | 04 | Bed And Breakfast | 19930819 | 20140918 (BBC7) 20140919 (BBC7) 20210526 (BBC7) | When Anna becomes a temporary landlady, her sister Charlotte offers extra amenities. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Josie Lawrence Eddie - James Greene Sir James - Philip Anthony Lady Dunne - Jillie Meers Gareth Roberts - William Osbourne Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Paul Schlesinger |
| 02 | 05 | Affair Exchange | 19930826 | 20140925 (BBC7) 20140926 (BBC7) | Victoria is offered the chance to have a love affair, but will she succumb to Tim's charms? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Josie Lawrence Roger - Roger Lloyd Pack Tim - Simon Treves Giorgio - David Thorpe Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Paul Schlesinger Victoria is offered the chance of an affair, but will she succumb to Tim's charms? |
| 02 | 06 | Twice Bitten | 19930902 | 20141002 (BBC7) 20141003 (BBC7) 20210609 (BBC7) | Downcast Charlotte is delighted when middle-aged and dependable Gordon appears. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Josie Lawrence Roger - Roger Lloyd Pack Tim - Simon Treves Giorgio - David Thorpe Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Paul Schlesinger |
| 03 | 01 | Time Shift | 19941124 | 20141120 (BBC7) 20141121 (BBC7) 20210728 (BBC7) | Charlotte has a new younger lover - surely she won't re-write her family history just to hold on to him? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Will - David Antrobus Georgio - Michael Tudor Barnes Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson Charlotte surprises her sisters with her new younger lover. |
| 03 | 02 | Material Values | 19941201 | 20141127 (BBC7) 20141128 (BBC7) 20210804 (BBC7) | When Roger unexpectedly loses his job, he and Victoria are devastated while Emily and Charlotte are less than sympathetic. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Emily - Lisa Coleman Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson Emily and Charlotte are unsympathetic over Roger losing his job. |
| 03 | 03 | Talking Shop | 19941208 | 20141204 (BBC7) 20141205 (BBC7) 20210811 (BBC7) | Charlotte makes a momentous decision, and her sisters must suffer the aftermath. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Eddie - James Greene Lally - Rachel Atkins Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson |
| 03 | 04 | An Ill Wind | 19941215 | 20141211 (BBC7) 20141212 (BBC7) 20210818 (BBC7) | Victoria's illness makes Roger squeamish. Charlotte overreacts, but Anna is a rock. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Emily - Lisa Coleman Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson Victoria's illness makes Roger squeamish. Charlotte overreacts, but Anna is a rock. |
| 03 | 05 | Seasonal Adjustment | 19941222 | 20141218 (BBC7) 20141219 (BBC7) 20210825 (BBC7) | Anna and Charlotte plan to celebrate Christmas their way, but what about Victoria? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Emily - Lisa Coleman Eddie - James Greene Tibor - Jonathan Keeble Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson |
| 03 | 06 | A Man Who Cares | 19941229 | 20141225 (BBC7) 20141226 (BBC7) 20210901 (BBC7) | Victoria fumes jealously as Charlotte proudly parades her new lover... Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Derek - Ian Masters Pete - Derek Waring Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson |
| 04 | 01 | A Nip In The Air | 19960724 | 20150212 (BBC7) 20150213 (BBC7) 20211103 (BBC7) | When secretive Charlotte goes into hospital, sisters Anna and Victoria fear the worst. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Burton - Kim Wall Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson |
| 04 | 02 | Educated Guesswork | 19960731 | 20150219 (BBC7) 20150220 (BBC7) 20211110 (BBC7) | Victoria and Roger are in crisis when Emily announces that she's not going to university. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Emily - Lisa Coleman Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson |
| 04 | 03 | Faith, Hope And Very Little Charity | 19960807 | 20150226 (BBC7) 20150227 (BBC7) 20211117 (BBC7) | Charlotte and Emily find religion, but Victoria loses her patience. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Emily - Lisa Coleman Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson |
| 04 | 04 | One Gets Better | 19960814 | 20150305 (BBC7) 20150306 (BBC7) 20211124 (BBC7) | Just as Victoria thinks her problems with Emily are over, Harriet starts playing up. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna...Rosemary Leach Victoria...Nicola Pagett Charlotte....Celia Imrie Roger....Jonathan Coy Emily....Lisa Coleman Harriet....Kelda Holmes Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson |
| 04 | 05 | Not A Leg To Stand On | 19960821 | 20150312 (BBC7) 20150313 (BBC7) 20211201 (BBC7) | A broken leg makes Anna an unwilling recipient of sister Victoria's bedside manner. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Eddie. - James Green Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson |
| 04 | 06 | Two At A Time | 19960828 | 20150319 (BBC7) 20150320 (BBC7) 20211208 (BBC7) | Victoria is convinced Anna is having a secret affair, while Charlotte heads for a fall. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Martin - Geoffrey Whitehead Jason - Joshua Towb Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Ann Jobson |
| 05 | 01 | Family Business | 19980709 | 20150507 (BBC7) 20220615 (BBC7) | Worried Victoria takes action when daughter Emily decides to enrol at drama school. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Bill Nighy Emily - Natalie Walter Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 05 | 02 | Who You Know | 19980716 | 20150514 (BBC7) 20150515 (BBC7) 20220622 (BBC7) | Budding actress Emily is due on stage, with a large helping hand from her Aunt Charlotte. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Bill Nighy Emily - Natalie Walter Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 05 | 03 | Charity Begins At Home | 19980723 | 20150521 (BBC7) 20150522 (BBC7) 20220629 (BBC7) | Charlotte decides to give up the theatre to volunteer for charity - while Emily is due on stage. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Bill Nighy Emily - Natalie Walter Imelda.....Buffy Davis Des Kitchen.........Dave Lamb Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito Budding actress Emily is due on stage - with a large helping hand from her Aunt Charlotte. |
| 05 | 04 | Surprise, Surprise | 19980730 | 20150528 (BBC7) 20150529 (BBC7) 20220706 (BBC7) | Roger plans to surprise wife Victoria, but her sister Anna is not so sure. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Bill Nighy Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 05 | 05 | Running In The Family | 19980806 | 20150604 (BBC7) 20150605 (BBC7) 20220713 (BBC7) | The family gather to discuss Emily's gap year - with the help of Nigel, her schoolteacher. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Emily...........Natalie Walter Nigel............Jon Glover Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Producer: Maria Esposito The family gather to discuss Emily's gap year with the help of Nigel, her teacher. |
| 05 | 06 | Rallying Around | 19980813 | 20150611 (BBC7) 20150612 (BBC7) 20220720 (BBC7) | Victoria and Charlotte jump to wrong conclusions, but Anna has plans. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Nicola Pagett Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Bill Nighy Stuart - Edward de Souza Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 06 | 01 | Make My Day | 19990714 | 20151015 (BBC7) 20151016 (BBC7) 20151017 (BBC7) 20220908 (BBC7) | It's an important day for Anna and new partner Stuart, and they aim to impress. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger - Bill Nighy Stuart - Edward de Souza Rupert - Christian Rodska Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 06 | 02 | Excess Baggage | 19990721 | 20151022 (BBC7) 20151023 (BBC7) 20220915 (BBC7) | The past catches up with Stuart, which impacts on Anna - and her sisters make it worse. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger - Bill Nighy Stuart - Edward de Souza Claudia - Joanna Munroe Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito The past catches up with Stuart, which impacts on Anna. |
| 06 | 03 | Making It Better | 19990728 | 20151029 (BBC7) 20151030 (BBC7) 20220922 (BBC7) | Victoria and Charlotte try to help Anna over her recent break-up. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger - Bill Nighy Stuart - Edward de Souza Emily..... Lisa Coleman Mark.......Will Ing Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 06 | 04 | Retiring Types | 19990804 | 20151105 (BBC7) 20151106 (BBC7) 20220929 (BBC7) | Victoria wonders what will happen if her husband Roger loses his job and sisterly ties are strained over a family dinner. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger - Bill Nighy Stuart - Edward de Souza Rupert - Christian Rodska Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Producer: Maria Esposito Charlotte, Anna and Victoria's sisterly ties are strained over a family dinner. |
| 06 | 05 | Spreading Wings | 19980811 | 20151112 (BBC7) 20151113 (BBC7) 20221006 (BBC7) | Emily's A-level results make mum Victoria realise she is growing up. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger - Bill Nighy Emily - Lisa Coleman With Alan Cowan. Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Producer: Maria Esposito Emily's A-level results make mum Victoria realise she is growing up. Stars Celia Imrie. |
| 06 | 06 | Growing Away | 19990818 | 20151119 (BBC7) 20151120 (BBC7) 20221013 (BBC7) | As Emily flies the nest, Victoria and Roger assess their marriage. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger - Bill Nighy Emily - Lisa Coleman Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 07 | 01 | Supporting Parts | 20010131 | 20151224 (BBC7) 20151225 (BBC7) 20221129 (BBC7) 20221130 (BBC7) | Victoria worries over Roger's libido and Charlotte is after a top job. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger - Bill Nighy Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 07 | 02 | A Family Lunch | 20010207 | 20151231 (BBC7) 20160101 (BBC7) 20221206 (BBC7) 20221207 (BBC7) | Victoria's hopes for a happy birthday celebration are soon dashed. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger - Bill Nighy Emily - Lisa Coleman Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 07 | 03 | Soft Soap | 20010214 | 20160107 (BBC7) 20160108 (BBC7) 20221213 (BBC7) 20221214 (BBC7) | Charlotte makes her TV soap debut and Victoria has a change of heart. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Fran - Alison Skilbeck Eddie - James Greene Hot Tubes Presenter - Lisa Coleman TV Announcer - Simon Brett Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito Charlotte makes her TV soap debut and Victoria has a change of heart. Stars Celia Imrie. |
| 07 | 04 | Reflected Glory | 20010221 | 20160114 (BBC7) 20160115 (BBC7) 20221220 (BBC7) 20221221 (BBC7) | With Charlotte's celebrity status rising, sister Victoria plans to deflate her ego. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger - Bill Nighy Emily - Lisa Coleman Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 07 | 05 | The Wedding Party | 20010228 | 20160121 (BBC7) 20160122 (BBC7) 20221227 (BBC7) 20221228 (BBC7) | Victoria is persuaded to hold a party for Charlotte, but will the guest of honour put in an appearance? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger.......Bill Nighy Emily........Lisa Coleman Fran........Alison Skilbeck Chico/Bruno.......Bruce Alexander Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop Producer: Maria Esposito Victoria is persuaded to hold a party for Charlotte, but will the star be there? |
| 07 | 06 | Soap Bubbles | 20010307 | 20160128 (BBC7) 20160129 (BBC7) 20230103 (BBC7) 20230104 (BBC7) | Charlotte discovers that starring in a soap opera is a cut-throat business. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Eddie.........James Greene Bobby Tranter........James Vaughan Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 08 | 01 | Fresh Starts | 20020102 | 20110407 (BBC7) 20110408 (BBC7) 20160304 (BBC7) 20160305 (BBC7) 20230321 (BBC7) 20230322 (BBC7) | Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte .. - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Eddie.........James Greene Roger - Bill Nighy Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito Fresh Starts: Former TV soap star Charlotte finds the path to self-knowledge. |
| 08 | 02 | New Age Differences | 20020109 | 20110414 (BBC7) 20110415 (BBC7) 20160311 (BBC7) 20160312 (BBC7) 20230328 (BBC7) 20230329 (BBC7) | Victoria's keen on her poetry tutor and Charlotte's keen on her spiritual guru Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte .. - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Eddie.........James Greene Roger - Bill Nighy Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito Victoria gets all intellectual, while Charlotte is on a spiritual path. |
| 08 | 03 | My Turn Now | 20020116 | 20110421 (BBC7) 20110422 (BBC7) 20160318 (BBC7) 20160319 (BBC7) 20230404 (BBC7) 20230405 (BBC7) | Anna's sisters Charlotte and Victoria are even more self-absorbed than usual. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte .. - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Eddie.........James Greene Mr Van Den Hoop........Colin Starkey Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 08 | 04 | Wanderlust | 20020123 | 20110428 (BBC7) 20110429 (BBC7) 20160325 (BBC7) 20160326 (BBC7) 20230411 (BBC7) 20230412 (BBC7) | Roger is tempted to stray, but he'd be keeping it in the family. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte .. - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger.........Bill NIghy Chico........Colin Starkey Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito Roger is tempted to stray, but he'd be keeping it in the family. Starring Bill Nighy. |
| 08 | 05 | Impossibly High Standards | 20020130 | 20110505 (BBC7) 20110506 (BBC7) 20160401 (BBC7) 20160402 (BBC7) 20230418 (BBC7) 20230419 (BBC7) | Victoria grows more irritating, as Anna gets a surprise proposition. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte .. - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Eddie.........James Greene Roger - Bill Nighy Gerald.......Colin Starkey Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito Victoria grows more irritating, as Anna gets a surprise proposition. Starring Celia Imrie. |
| 08 | 06 | All Roads Lead To Rome | 20020206 | 20110512 (BBC7) 20110513 (BBC7) 20160408 (BBC7) 20160409 (BBC7) 20230425 (BBC7) 20230426 (BBC7) | Roger's jealousy leads him to an unexpected confrontation. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte .. - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Roger - Bill Nighy Emily - Lisa Coleman Todd - Kenny Blyth Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Producer: Maria Esposito |
| 09 | 01 | Ill Of The Dead | 20030101 | 20111024 (BBC7) 20111025 (BBC7) 20160415 (BBC7) 20160416 (BBC7) 20230530 (BBC7) 20230531 (BBC7) 20070411 (R4) 20080409 (R4) | Roger's father has died. Victoria is insensitive, Anna sensible and Charlotte hypocritical. Business as usual, then... Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ....... Rosemary Leach Victoria ....... Angela Thorne Charlotte ....... Felicity Montagu Emily ....... Lisa Coleman Vincent ....... Bruce Alexander Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in January 2003. There is a death in the family and the ripples from Victoria's insecurities flow outward. |
| 09 | 02 | Changing Lives | 20030108 | 20111031 (BBC7) 20111101 (BBC7) 20160422 (BBC7) 20160423 (BBC7) 20230606 (BBC7) 20230607 (BBC7) 20070418 (R4) 20080416 (R4) | As Roger tries to come to terms with his father's death, he has no interest in Victoria's home improvements. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ....... Rosemary Leach Victoria ....... Angela Thorne Charlotte ....... Felicity Montagu Roger ....... Bill Nighy Peter ....... Colin Starkey Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett. First broadcast on BBC Radio in January 2003. Roger sees his dad's death as a watershed, while others see it as a chance to redecorate. |
| 09 | 03 | Imaginary Friends | 20030115 | 20111107 (BBC7) 20111108 (BBC7) 20160429 (BBC7) 20160430 (BBC7) 20230613 (BBC7) 20230614 (BBC7) 20070425 (R4) 20080423 (R4) | Victoria is keen to meet her daughter's new boyfriend. But is he all that he seems? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna..............Rosemary Leach Victoria.........Angela Thorne Charlotte......Felicity Montagu Emily.......Lisa Coleman Richard.......Jason Done Paula........Natalie Casey Music by Elizabeth Parker. Written and produced by Simon Brett. First broadcast on BBC Radio in January 2003. Victoria is keen to meet her daughter's new boyfriend, but is he all that he seems? |
| 09 | 04 | Meeting The Family | 20030122 | 20111114 (BBC7) 20111115 (BBC7) 20160506 (BBC7) 20160507 (BBC7) 20230620 (BBC7) 20230621 (BBC7) 20070502 (R4) 20080430 (R4) | Will Victoria get more than she bargained for when Emily brings her new boyfriend home? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna..............Rosemary Leach Victoria.........Angela Thorne Charlotte......Felicity Montagu Emily.......Lisa Coleman Paula........Natalie Casey Jonathan......Michael Jayston Music by Elizabeth Parker Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in January 2003. |
| 09 | 05 | Houseroom | 20030129 | 20111121 (BBC7) 20111122 (BBC7) 20160513 (BBC7) 20160514 (BBC7) 20230627 (BBC7) 20230628 (BBC7) 20070509 (R4) 20080507 (R4) | Anna's love-life seems to be on an even keel, but can the same be said for Roger? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna..............Rosemary Leach Victoria.........Angela Thorne Charlotte........Felicity Montagu Roger........Bill Nighy Jonathan......Michael Jayston Eddie.........James Greene Music by Elizabeth Parker Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in January 2003. |
| 09 | 06 | Coming Clean | 20030205 | 20111128 (BBC7) 20111129 (BBC7) 20160520 (BBC7) 20160521 (BBC7) 20230704 (BBC7) 20230705 (BBC7) 20070516 (R4) 20080514 (R4) | The love lives of sisters Anna and Charlotte take some unexpected twists and turns. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thorne Charlotte - Felicity Montagu Jonathan. - Michael Jayston Roger - Bill Nighy Eddie - James Greene Music by Elizabeth Parker. Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in February 2003. |
| 10 | 01 | The Real World | 20040128 | 20120824 (BBC7) 20120825 (BBC7) 20160625 (BBC7) 20230808 (BBC7) 20230809 (BBC7) | Emily has finished at university, Charlotte has given up consumerism, while Roger and Victoria don't change a lot. Is it possible that Anna can finally get some peace from her combative sisters? Probably not. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ....... Rosemary Leach Victoria ....... Angela Thorne Charlotte ....... Celia Imrie Roger ....... Bill Nighy Emily ....... Lisa Coleman Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in January 2004. Charlotte de-clutters and Anna provides a love nest. Simon Brett's tale of three sisters. |
| 10 | 02 | Rules Of Engagement | 20040204 | 20120831 (BBC7) 20120901 (BBC7) 20160701 (BBC7) 20230815 (BBC7) 20230816 (BBC7) | With her daughter Emily getting married,, Victoria finally has the perfect opportunity to upstage her younger sister Charlotte. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thorne Charlotte - Celia Imrie Eddie - James Greene Mrs Pinchbeck - Sheila Mitchell Vicar. - Richard Syms Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett With Emily due to wed, Victoria is finally able to upstage her younger sister Charlotte. |
| 10 | 03 | Time With The Family | 20040211 | 20120907 (BBC7) 20120908 (BBC7) 20160708 (BBC7) 20160709 (BBC7) 20230822 (BBC7) 20230823 (BBC7) | Emily is engaged to Nick, which means her parents, Roger and Victoria, absolutely have to meet her fiance's parents. Will they all behave themselves? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thorne Charlotte - Celia Imrie Emily - Lisa Coleman Roger - Bill Nighy Brian - James Vaughan Kathryn - Bridget McConnel Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett Emily is engaged to Nick, so Roger and Victoria must absolutely meet her fiance's parents. |
| 10 | 04 | A Bride Too Far | 20040218 | 20120914 (BBC7) 20120915 (BBC7) 20160715 (BBC7) 20160716 (BBC7) 20230829 (BBC7) 20230830 (BBC7) | Victoria has plans for her daughter's wedding and Charlotte wants more attention. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ...,,,,,,,,,,. Rosemary Leach Victoria .,,,,... Angela Thorne Charlotte - Celia Imrie Emily - ,,,,,,,,. Lisa Coleman Eddie....,,,,,,....James Greene Nick.....,,.........Keiran Hill Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett Victoria and Emily battle it out over the wedding, while Charlotte is feeling left out. |
| 10 | 05 | A Marriage Of Inconvenience | 20040225 | 20120921 (BBC7) 20120922 (BBC7) 20160722 (BBC7) 20160723 (BBC7) 20230905 (BBC7) 20230906 (BBC7) | Victoria is livid when her daughter's wedding plans are upstaged by her sister Charlotte. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thorne Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Bill Nighy Nick - Kieran Hill Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett |
| 10 | 06 | The Ring Cycle | 20040303 | 20120928 (BBC7) 20120929 (BBC7) 20160729 (BBC7) 20160730 (BBC7) 20230912 (BBC7) 20230913 (BBC7) | Roger offers a helping hand to his potential son-in-law's career, but how keen is Emily? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Charlotte - Celia Imrie Victoria - Angela Thorne Nick - Kieran Hill Roger - Bill Nighy Emily - Lisa Coleman Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett |
| 11 | 01 | Accentuate The Positive | 20050119 | 20130213 (BBC7) 20130214 (BBC7) 20161014 (BBC7) 20161015 (BBC7) 20240808 (BBC7) 20240809 (BBC7) | Emily is in Australia, Charlotte is still engaged and Roger is worried. Can Anna cope? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ....... Rosemary Leach Victoria ....... Angela Thorne Charlotte ....... Felicity Montagu Roger ....... Bill Nighy Emily ....... Lisa Coleman Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in January 2005. Emily is in Australia, Charlotte is still engaged and Roger is worried. Can Anna cope? Stars Rosemary Leach. From January 2005. |
| 11 | 02 | Foreign Affairs | 20050126 | 20130220 (BBC7) 20130221 (BBC7) 20161021 (BBC7) 20161022 (BBC7) 20240815 (BBC7) 20240816 (BBC7) | Victoria frets over Roger, Charlotte misbehaves badly and Anna is stuck in the middle. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ....... Rosemary Leach Victoria ....... Angela Thorne Charlotte ....... Felicity Montagu Emily ....... Lisa Coleman Eddie - James Greene Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett. First broadcast on BBC Radio in January 2005. Victoria frets over Roger, Charlotte misbehaves badly and Anna is stuck in the middle. Stars Rosemary Leach. From January 2005. |
| 11 | 03 | A Life More Ordinary | 20050202 | 20130227 (BBC7) 20130228 (BBC7) 20161028 (BBC7) 20161029 (BBC7) 20240822 (BBC7) 20240823 (BBC7) | Roger is set to retire, but Victoria struggles to broaden her husband's cultural interests Finance director Roger is feeling apprehensive about his pending retirement, so Victoria invites Derek for dinner to tell them how wonderful it can be. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ....... Rosemary Leach Victoria ....... Angela Thorne Charlotte ....... Felicity Montagu Roger ....... Bill Nighy Emily ....... Lisa Coleman Derek......Rowland Davies Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in February 2005. Roger is set to retire, but Victoria struggles to broaden her husband's cultural interests. Stars Bill Nighy. From February 2005. |
| 11 | 04 | Hard Times | 20050209 | 20130306 (BBC7) 20130307 (BBC7) 20161104 (BBC7) 20161105 (BBC7) 20240829 (BBC7) 20240830 (BBC7) | Victoria is down in the dumps about money, while Charlotte is on a high about work. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ....... Rosemary Leach Victoria ....... Angela Thorne Charlotte ....... Felicity Montagu Eddie - James Green Lydia - Richenda Carey George/Director/Mr Colfax ....Bruce Alexander Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in February 2005. Victoria is down in the dumps about money, while Charlotte is on a high about work. Stars Felicity Montagu. From February 2005. |
| 11 | 05 | Taking Chances | 20050216 | 20130313 (BBC7) 20130314 (BBC7) 20161111 (BBC7) 20161112 (BBC7) 20240905 (BBC7) 20240906 (BBC7) | Victoria and Roger have money worries, while Anna has got a secret to keep for Emily. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ....... Rosemary Leach Victoria ....... Angela Thorne Charlotte ....... Felicity Montagu Roger - Bill Nighy Emily - Lisa Coleman Nick - Kieran Hill Melissa - Judy Flynn Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett. First broadcast on BBC Radio in February 2005. Victoria and Roger have money worries, while Anna has got a secret to keep for Emily. Stars Rosemary Leach. From February 2005. |
| 11 | 06 | Ill Winds | 20050223 | 20130320 (BBC7) 20130321 (BBC7) 20161118 (BBC7) 20161119 (BBC7) 20240912 (BBC7) 20240913 (BBC7) |  Roger's retirement looms, while Anna tries to help Charlotte with a tricky problem. Roger tries a day at home to get used to the idea of being retired. Charlotte's TV programme is finally aired, so everything should be all right. But then again. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ....... Rosemary Leach Victoria ....... Angela Thorne Charlotte ....... Felicity Montagu Roger - Bill Nighy Eddie........James Greene Emily - Lisa Coleman Nick - Kieran Hill Melissa - Judy Flynn Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in February 2005. Anna tries to help sister Charlotte with a tricky problem. Roger's retirement is looming, while Anna tries to help Charlotte with a tricky problem. Stars Bill Nighy. From 2005. |
| 12 | 01 | Settling Down | 20060426 | 20130724 (BBC7) 20130725 (BBC7) 20161230 (BBC7) 20161231 (BBC7) 20241226 (BBC7) 20241227 (BBC7) | More sisterly bickering in Beckenham, but why is Victoria learning to speak French? Sibling rivalry reasserts itself once again with the return of sisters Anna, Victoria and Charlotte. But why on earth is Victoria trying to learn French? Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna ....... Rosemary Leach Victoria ....... Angela Thorne Charlotte ....... Celia Imrie Roger ....... Jonathan Coy Emily ....... Lisa Coleman Nick ....... Kieran Hill French Voice ....... Marianne Borgo. Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in April 2006. Anna, Victoria and Charlotte are still bickering. Why is Victoria learning to speak French? Stars Celia Imrie. From 2006. |
| 12 | 02 | Darling Daughters | 20060503 | 20130731 (BBC7) 20130801 (BBC7) 20170106 (BBC7) 20170107 (BBC7) 20250102 (BBC7) 20250103 (BBC7) | Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship. Roger and Victoria's daughter is getting married, but Charlotte reckons that what's happening to her daughter is far more interesting. Gisele lands a part in a TV series. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thorne Charlotte - Celia Imrie Emily - Lisa Coleman Eddie - James Green Jeff - Stephen Thorne Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in April 2006. Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship. Stars Angela Thorne. From April 2006. |
| 12 | 03 | Misalliances | 20060510 | 20130807 (BBC7) 20130808 (BBC7) 20170113 (BBC7) 20170114 (BBC7) 20250109 (BBC7) 20250110 (BBC7) | Victoria disapproves of her daughter's preference for tying the knot in a register office and Charlotte's previous lover returns. As usual, Anna ends up trying to calm things down Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thorne Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger............Jonathan Coy Nick...............Kieran Hill Paddy............Bill Wallis Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 2006. Victoria tries to change Emily's marriage plans, while Charlotte has a new (old) lover. Victoria tries to change Emily's marriage plans, while Charlotte has a new (old) lover. Stars Celia Imrie. From May 2006. |
| 12 | 04 | Upstaging | 20060517 | 20130814 (BBC7) 20130815 (BBC7) 20170120 (BBC7) 20170121 (BBC7) 20250116 (BBC7) 20250117 (BBC7) | As Emily's wedding approaches, it's time once again for Roger and Victoria to meet her fiancé's parents. Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship. Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thome Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Emily - Lisa Coleman Kathryn - Bridget McConnell Brian - James Vaughan Music by Elizabeth Parker of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Written and produced by Simon Brett. First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 2006. Charlotte and Victoria's daughters take centre stage in the sisters' one-upmanship. Stars Angela Thorne. From May 2006. |
| 12 | 05 | Soft Soap | 20060524 | 20130821 (BBC7) 20130822 (BBC7) 20170127 (BBC7) 20170128 (BBC7) | Charlotte's acting career looks set to revive. Can the same be said for Anna's love life? |
| 12 | 06 | Game, Set And Match | 20060531 | 20130828 (BBC7) 20130829 (BBC7) 20170203 (BBC7) 20170204 (BBC7) | With Emily and Nick safely married, can Victoria persuade Roger to buy a house in France? |
| 13 | 01 | Age Difference | 20070411 | 20131211 (BBC7) 20131212 (BBC7) 20170421 (BBC7) 20170422 (BBC7) | Can Charlotte make it as a model? And why isn't Victoria happier about Emily's pregnancy? |
| 13 | 02 | Old School | 20070418 | 20131218 (BBC7) 20131219 (BBC7) 20170428 (BBC7) 20170429 (BBC7) | Victoria is excited about Emily's pregnancy. Roger is worried about the baby's education. |
| 13 | 03 | Model Behaviour | 20070425 | 20140101 (BBC7) 20140102 (BBC7) 20170505 (BBC7) 20170506 (BBC7) | Comedy series by Simon Brett following the fortunes of three fortysomething sisters. 3/6. Model Behaviour Emily's baby hasn't even arrived yet, but Victoria is already into competitive granny mode. And is it really possible that Eddie the dentist has a girlfriend? Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thorne Charlotte - Felicity Montagu Eddie - James Greene George - Bruce Alexander Felicity - Susan Jameson. Emily's baby is yet to arrive, but Victoria is already into competitive granny mode. |
| 13 | 04 | A Voice From The Past | 20070502 | 20140108 (BBC7) 20140109 (BBC7) 20170512 (BBC7) 20170513 (BBC7) | Comedy series by Simon Brett following the fortunes of three fortysomething sisters. 4/6. A Voice from the Past A sticky evening is in prospect as Roger and Victoria meet up with Nick's parents. Charlotte's complicated love life takes a new turn. Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thorne Charlotte - Celia Imrie Roger - Jonathan Coy Brian - James Vaughan Kathryn - Bridget McConnel Patrick - Michael Simkins. Charlotte's love life takes a twist, while Emily must fend off more baby name questions. |
| 13 | 05 | Blue Rabbits | 20070509 | 20140115 (BBC7) 20140116 (BBC7) 20170519 (BBC7) 20170520 (BBC7) | Comedy series by Simon Brett following the fortunes of three fortysomething sisters. 5/6. Blue Rabbits A generational conflict erupts over how a baby's nursery should be decorated. Meanwhile, has Charlotte finally found true love? Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thorne Charlotte - Felicity Montagu Emily - Lisa Coleman Eddie - James Green Nick - Kieran Hill Patrick - Michael Simkins. Victoria is not happy with the baby's nursery decorations. Has Charlotte found true love? |
| 13 | 06 | New Beginnings | 20070516 | 20140122 (BBC7) 20140123 (BBC7) 20170526 (BBC7) 20170527 (BBC7) | Comedy series by Simon Brett following the fortunes of three fortysomething sisters. 6/6. New Beginnings Can all the loose ends be tied up in time? Anna - Rosemary Leach Victoria - Angela Thorne Charlotte - Felicity Montagu Emily - Lisa Coleman Eddie - James Green Nick - Kieran Hill George - Bruce Alexander Roger - Jonathan Coy. Charlotte gets surprising news, while Roger and Victoria must cope with a new arrival. |