To Hull And Back

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20140611

~To Hull And Back is the eagerly anticipated sitcom pilot from BBC New Comedy Award winner Lucy Beaumont.

Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend. Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Lucy feels more trapped. Lucy dreams of moving to London to meet her dad and to become a famous actress. Will this dream come true?

Sitcom about a mother and daughter struggling to make ends meet. Maureen Lipman stars.

Lucy Beaumont , To Hull And Back

20130618

20220707/08 (BBC7)
20220709 (BBC7)

In November 2012, Lucy Beaumont beat over 800 other comics to be crowned the winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012.

For her BBC Radio 4 debut, Lucy returns to her roots and plays a hometown gig with Johnny Vegas and tribute band The Kings of Lyon at the infamous New Walton Street Club.

Devastating comic timing' The Stage

The next Victoria Wood in the making' Arthur Smith

Producer: Lianne Coop

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2013.

Comedian Lucy Beaumont returns to her hometown of Hull for her BBC Radio 4 debut

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

The French Connection

20151014

20151021/22 (BBC7)
20170303 (BBC7)
20180902 (BBC7)
20180903 (BBC7)
20220714 (BBC7)
20220715 (BBC7)

Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend.

Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car.

As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped. Sophie dreams of moving to London to meet her dad and to become a famous actress.

Will this dream come true?

Sitcom written by former BBC New Comedy Award winner, Lucy Beaumont.

Pilot starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Ernie - Norman Lovett

Michelle - Jemma Walker

Sadie - Jaimi Barbakoff

Producer: Carl Cooper

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 2014.

A mother and daughter struggle to make ends meet in the East Yorkshire city.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

Crying In The Chapel

20151021

20151028/29 (BBC7)
20180909 (BBC7)
20180910 (BBC7)
20220721 (BBC7)
20220722 (BBC7)
20170728 (R4)

Songs of Praise are paying a visit to Hull.

Sophie sees this as an opportunity to start a successful singing career.

But neglected plumbing and a painting of Elvis at The Last Supper make an impossible task even more difficult...

Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend.

Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped.

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Ernie - Norman Lovett

DJ Richie - Jon Richardson

Heather - Sue McCormick

Gwen - Annie Sawle

Roy - Mike Bubbins

Imogen - Rebecca Hamilton

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Radio Comedy Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2015.

When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

An Affair To Forget

20151028

20151104/05 (BBC7)
20180916 (BBC7)
20180917 (BBC7)
20220728 (BBC7)
20220729 (BBC7)
20170804 (R4)

Sophie is on a quest for love whilst her mother is trying to get accepted into a posh ladies golf club.

Door-to-door sellers peddling thick bleach and an accident with a milk float all conspire to thwart their efforts.

Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend.

Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped.

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Ernie - Norman Lovett

DJ Richie - Jon Richardson

DeeDee - Sue McCormick

Ann - Annie Sawle

Ben - Christopher Simpson

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Radio Comedy Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2015.

Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

My Casa Is Your Casa

20151104

20151111/12 (BBC7)
20180923 (BBC7)
20180924 (BBC7)
20220804 (BBC7)
20220805 (BBC7)
20170811 (R4)

A call from Auntie Pamela who lives abroad gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living - a life of hot tubs and wood-fired lobster.

Her mother tries to compete with her sister, Pamela, but ends up filling the back yard with bubbles and sleeping downstairs on a lilo...

Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend.

Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped.

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Ernie - Norman Lovett

Anika - Jemma Walker

Seedy Ian - Ewan Bailey

Susanna - Debra Baker

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Radio Comedy Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2015.

A call from Auntie Pamela gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

It's My Party

20151111

20151118/19 (BBC7)
20180930 (BBC7)
20181001 (BBC7)
20220811 (BBC7)
20220812 (BBC7)
20170818 (R4)

Sophie finally comes in to some money. It's her chance to get away at last.

However, her mother Sheila's birthday is imminent and a surprise party takes precedence.

But there's more of a surprise in store for Sophie...

Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend.

Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped.

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Ernie - Norman Lovett

DJ Ritchie - Jon Richardson

Debs - Jemma Walker

Receptionist/Nurse/Glenda - Debra Baker

Car Boot Johnny/Vidal Sassoon - Ewan Bailey

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Radio Comedy Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2015.

Sophie has a chance to get away at last. However, her mother's birthday is imminent.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

This Must Be It

20160810

20160817/18 (BBC7)
20190618 (BBC7)
20220915 (BBC7)
20220916 (BBC7)
20220917 (BBC7)
20200922 (R4)

Can Sophie finally manage to escape the clutches of her overprotective mother, Sheila?

With her hopes pinned on an acting audition, she reluctantly enlists the help of her mother - who takes her role a bit too seriously.

Will this prove to be the lucky break Sophie has been waiting for?

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Return of the warm-hearted sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Alan - Matt Sutton

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Ernie - Norman Lovett

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016.

Can Sophie finally escape the clutches of her overprotective mother?

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

Is There Anyone Out There?

20160817

20160824/25 (BBC7)
20190625 (BBC7)
20220922 (BBC7)
20220923 (BBC7)
20200929 (R4)

Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger.

But the last thing overbearing Sheila wants is her daughter getting romantically involved with a UFO fanatic, or anyone else for that matter.

She does her best to get rid of this interloper.

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Warm-hearted sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Alan - Matt Sutton

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016.

Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger, but her Mum isn't pleased.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

Is That You Mr Brown?

20160824

20160831 (BBC7)
20160901 (BBC7)
20190702 (BBC7)
20220929 (BBC7)
20220930 (BBC7)
20201006 (R4)

An elderly Mrs Chiltern comes to stay after her cat goes missing.

Sophie tries to get some bits and pieces together to sell, to pay for a car.

Her overbearing mother buys an antique crystal ball and attempts to tell the fortune of a neighbour with piles.

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Warm-hearted sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Ernie - Norman Lovett

Mrs Chiltern - Elizabeth Bennett

Barbara - Elizabeth Bennett

Denise - Debra Baker

DJ Richie - Jon Richardson

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016.

Sheila buys a crystal ball and attempts to tell the fortune of a neighbour with piles.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

Where Do You Think You're Going?

20160831

20160907/08 (BBC7)
20190709 (BBC7)
20221006 (BBC7)
20221007 (BBC7)
20201013 (R4)

Sophie thinks that she'll finally get to meet her Auntie Pamela.

Her overbearing mother Sheila gets a job at Humber Helpline, to prove to Sophie that she's the kind one of the two sisters.

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Warm-hearted sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Ernie - Norman Lovett

Lorraine - Sarah Parks

Lucy - Sophie Richardson

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016.

Sophie thinks that she will finally get to meet her Auntie Pamela.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

Last Chance Salon

20180219

20210530/31 (BBC7)
20210605 (BBC7)
20210606 (BBC7)
20230105 (BBC7)
20230106 (BBC7)
20201020 (R4)

On her way back from Hull station following a failed attempt to get onto the Vidal Sassoon hairdressing course in London, Sophie is knocked over by a car.

By way of compensation the driver, Alison, a frequent church-goer, offers Sophie a disused hair salon that she has access to thanks to her church's outreach work.

Sophie accepts Alison's offer. But with only a week to make it a going concern, will she manage to make a success of it?

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Lucy Beaumont's warm-hearted sitcom about Sophie's efforts to escape her overbearing mother, Sheila.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Ernie - Norman Lovett

Alison - Annie Sawle

Trish - Debra Baker

Producer: Sam Michell

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2018.

When Sophie is knocked over by a car, she is offered a salon by way of compensation.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

Stockholm Syndrome

20180226

20210606/07 (BBC7)
20230112 (BBC7)
20230113 (BBC7)
20201027 (R4)

Sophie tries to find some new customers for the Hull salon.

However, in doing so, she unwittingly attracts the attention of a couple of animal rights activists who are looking for somewhere new to protest...

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Lucy Beaumont's warm-hearted sitcom about Sophie's efforts to escape her overbearing mother, Sheila.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Waitress - Kerrie Marsh

Imran - Shane Zaza

Mo - Mike Bubbins

Producer: Sam Michell

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2018.

When Sophie tries to make the salon more popular, she unwittingly attracts protesters.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

Fourth In Show

20180305

20210613/14 (BBC7)
20230119 (BBC7)
20230120 (BBC7)
20201110 (R4)

When Sophie's new boyfriend Imran tells her he doesn't like her glasses, Sophie becomes desperate for a new pair of designer Givenchy spectacles.

But the salon's client list is still worryingly short and she can't get the money together. So when she hears a dog show is coming to town with big cash prizes to be won for well groomed pets, Sophie realises how she might be able to make her designer glasses dream become a reality.

Meanwhile, Sheila makes a worrying discovery and Jean meets a potential girlfriend...

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Lucy Beaumont's warm-hearted sitcom about Sophie's efforts to escape her overbearing mother, Sheila.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Ernie - Norman Lovett

Baker - Debra Baker

Dotty - Annie Sawle

Producer: Sam Michell

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2018.

Sophie tries to make more money for the salon by grooming for a dog show.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

Welcome To The Family

20180312

20210620/21 (BBC7)
20230126 (BBC7)
20230127 (BBC7)
20201117 (R4)

Sophie auditions for the panto at New Hull Theatre so she can show Imran she's more than just a hairdresser.

But when Sophie doesn't get a part, Sheila decides to take matters into her own hands so she can see her daughter on that famous stage, fulfilling her dreams.

And of course, more importantly, so she can impress the committee for Kirkella ladies golf...

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Lucy Beaumont's warm-hearted sitcom about Sophie's efforts to escape her overbearing mother, Sheila.

Sophie - Lucy Beaumont

Sheila - Maureen Lipman

Jean - Kerrie Marsh

Nigel the Director - Mike Bubbins

Imran - Shane Zaza

Producer: Sam Michell

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2018.

Sophie auditions for a part in the New Hull Theatre panto.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
			20140611		~To Hull And Back is the eagerly anticipated sitcom pilot from BBC New Comedy Award winner Lucy Beaumont. Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend. Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Lucy feels more trapped. Lucy dreams of moving to London to meet her dad and to become a famous actress. Will this dream come true? Sitcom about a mother and daughter struggling to make ends meet. Maureen Lipman stars.
		Lucy Beaumont , To Hull And Back	20130618	20220707/08 (BBC7) 20220709 (BBC7)	In November 2012, Lucy Beaumont beat over 800 other comics to be crowned the winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2012. For her BBC Radio 4 debut, Lucy returns to her roots and plays a hometown gig with Johnny Vegas and tribute band The Kings of Lyon at the infamous New Walton Street Club. Devastating comic timing' The Stage The next Victoria Wood in the making' Arthur Smith Producer: Lianne Coop First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2013. Comedian Lucy Beaumont returns to her hometown of Hull for her BBC Radio 4 debut Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
01	01	The French Connection	20151014	20151021/22 (BBC7) 20170303 (BBC7) 20180902 (BBC7) 20180903 (BBC7) 20220714 (BBC7) 20220715 (BBC7)	Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend. Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped. Sophie dreams of moving to London to meet her dad and to become a famous actress. Will this dream come true? Sitcom written by former BBC New Comedy Award winner, Lucy Beaumont. Pilot starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Ernie - Norman Lovett Michelle - Jemma Walker Sadie - Jaimi Barbakoff Producer: Carl Cooper First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 2014. A mother and daughter struggle to make ends meet in the East Yorkshire city. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
01	02	Crying In The Chapel	20151021	20151028/29 (BBC7) 20180909 (BBC7) 20180910 (BBC7) 20220721 (BBC7) 20220722 (BBC7) 20170728 (R4)	Songs of Praise are paying a visit to Hull. Sophie sees this as an opportunity to start a successful singing career. But neglected plumbing and a painting of Elvis at The Last Supper make an impossible task even more difficult... Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend. Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Ernie - Norman Lovett DJ Richie - Jon Richardson Heather - Sue McCormick Gwen - Annie Sawle Roy - Mike Bubbins Imogen - Rebecca Hamilton Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Radio Comedy Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2015. When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
01	03	An Affair To Forget	20151028	20151104/05 (BBC7) 20180916 (BBC7) 20180917 (BBC7) 20220728 (BBC7) 20220729 (BBC7) 20170804 (R4)	Sophie is on a quest for love whilst her mother is trying to get accepted into a posh ladies golf club. Door-to-door sellers peddling thick bleach and an accident with a milk float all conspire to thwart their efforts. Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend. Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Ernie - Norman Lovett DJ Richie - Jon Richardson DeeDee - Sue McCormick Ann - Annie Sawle Ben - Christopher Simpson Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Radio Comedy Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2015. Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
01	04	My Casa Is Your Casa	20151104	20151111/12 (BBC7) 20180923 (BBC7) 20180924 (BBC7) 20220804 (BBC7) 20220805 (BBC7) 20170811 (R4)	A call from Auntie Pamela who lives abroad gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living - a life of hot tubs and wood-fired lobster. Her mother tries to compete with her sister, Pamela, but ends up filling the back yard with bubbles and sleeping downstairs on a lilo... Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend. Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Ernie - Norman Lovett Anika - Jemma Walker Seedy Ian - Ewan Bailey Susanna - Debra Baker Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Radio Comedy Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2015. A call from Auntie Pamela gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
01	05	It's My Party	20151111	20151118/19 (BBC7) 20180930 (BBC7) 20181001 (BBC7) 20220811 (BBC7) 20220812 (BBC7) 20170818 (R4)	Sophie finally comes in to some money. It's her chance to get away at last. However, her mother Sheila's birthday is imminent and a surprise party takes precedence. But there's more of a surprise in store for Sophie... Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend. Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Ernie - Norman Lovett DJ Ritchie - Jon Richardson Debs - Jemma Walker Receptionist/Nurse/Glenda - Debra Baker Car Boot Johnny/Vidal Sassoon - Ewan Bailey Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Radio Comedy Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2015. Sophie has a chance to get away at last. However, her mother's birthday is imminent. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
02	01	This Must Be It	20160810	20160817/18 (BBC7) 20190618 (BBC7) 20220915 (BBC7) 20220916 (BBC7) 20220917 (BBC7) 20200922 (R4)	Can Sophie finally manage to escape the clutches of her overprotective mother, Sheila? With her hopes pinned on an acting audition, she reluctantly enlists the help of her mother - who takes her role a bit too seriously. Will this prove to be the lucky break Sophie has been waiting for? Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Return of the warm-hearted sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Alan - Matt Sutton Jean - Kerrie Marsh Ernie - Norman Lovett Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016. Can Sophie finally escape the clutches of her overprotective mother? Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
02	02	Is There Anyone Out There?	20160817	20160824/25 (BBC7) 20190625 (BBC7) 20220922 (BBC7) 20220923 (BBC7) 20200929 (R4)	Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger. But the last thing overbearing Sheila wants is her daughter getting romantically involved with a UFO fanatic, or anyone else for that matter. She does her best to get rid of this interloper. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Warm-hearted sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Alan - Matt Sutton Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016. Sophie takes a shine to the new lodger, but her Mum isn't pleased. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
02	03	Is That You Mr Brown?	20160824	20160831 (BBC7) 20160901 (BBC7) 20190702 (BBC7) 20220929 (BBC7) 20220930 (BBC7) 20201006 (R4)	An elderly Mrs Chiltern comes to stay after her cat goes missing. Sophie tries to get some bits and pieces together to sell, to pay for a car. Her overbearing mother buys an antique crystal ball and attempts to tell the fortune of a neighbour with piles. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Warm-hearted sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Ernie - Norman Lovett Mrs Chiltern - Elizabeth Bennett Barbara - Elizabeth Bennett Denise - Debra Baker DJ Richie - Jon Richardson Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016. Sheila buys a crystal ball and attempts to tell the fortune of a neighbour with piles. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
02	04	Where Do You Think You're Going?	20160831	20160907/08 (BBC7) 20190709 (BBC7) 20221006 (BBC7) 20221007 (BBC7) 20201013 (R4)	Sophie thinks that she'll finally get to meet her Auntie Pamela. Her overbearing mother Sheila gets a job at Humber Helpline, to prove to Sophie that she's the kind one of the two sisters. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Warm-hearted sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Ernie - Norman Lovett Lorraine - Sarah Parks Lucy - Sophie Richardson Producer: Carl Cooper A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016. Sophie thinks that she will finally get to meet her Auntie Pamela. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
03	01	Last Chance Salon	20180219	20210530/31 (BBC7) 20210605 (BBC7) 20210606 (BBC7) 20230105 (BBC7) 20230106 (BBC7) 20201020 (R4)	On her way back from Hull station following a failed attempt to get onto the Vidal Sassoon hairdressing course in London, Sophie is knocked over by a car. By way of compensation the driver, Alison, a frequent church-goer, offers Sophie a disused hair salon that she has access to thanks to her church's outreach work. Sophie accepts Alison's offer. But with only a week to make it a going concern, will she manage to make a success of it? Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Lucy Beaumont's warm-hearted sitcom about Sophie's efforts to escape her overbearing mother, Sheila. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Ernie - Norman Lovett Alison - Annie Sawle Trish - Debra Baker Producer: Sam Michell A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2018. When Sophie is knocked over by a car, she is offered a salon by way of compensation. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
03	02	Stockholm Syndrome	20180226	20210606/07 (BBC7) 20230112 (BBC7) 20230113 (BBC7) 20201027 (R4)	Sophie tries to find some new customers for the Hull salon. However, in doing so, she unwittingly attracts the attention of a couple of animal rights activists who are looking for somewhere new to protest... Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Lucy Beaumont's warm-hearted sitcom about Sophie's efforts to escape her overbearing mother, Sheila. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Waitress - Kerrie Marsh Imran - Shane Zaza Mo - Mike Bubbins Producer: Sam Michell A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2018. When Sophie tries to make the salon more popular, she unwittingly attracts protesters. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
03	03	Fourth In Show	20180305	20210613/14 (BBC7) 20230119 (BBC7) 20230120 (BBC7) 20201110 (R4)	When Sophie's new boyfriend Imran tells her he doesn't like her glasses, Sophie becomes desperate for a new pair of designer Givenchy spectacles. But the salon's client list is still worryingly short and she can't get the money together. So when she hears a dog show is coming to town with big cash prizes to be won for well groomed pets, Sophie realises how she might be able to make her designer glasses dream become a reality. Meanwhile, Sheila makes a worrying discovery and Jean meets a potential girlfriend... Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Lucy Beaumont's warm-hearted sitcom about Sophie's efforts to escape her overbearing mother, Sheila. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Ernie - Norman Lovett Baker - Debra Baker Dotty - Annie Sawle Producer: Sam Michell A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2018. Sophie tries to make more money for the salon by grooming for a dog show. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.
03	04	Welcome To The Family	20180312	20210620/21 (BBC7) 20230126 (BBC7) 20230127 (BBC7) 20201117 (R4)	Sophie auditions for the panto at New Hull Theatre so she can show Imran she's more than just a hairdresser. But when Sophie doesn't get a part, Sheila decides to take matters into her own hands so she can see her daughter on that famous stage, fulfilling her dreams. And of course, more importantly, so she can impress the committee for Kirkella ladies golf... Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. Lucy Beaumont's warm-hearted sitcom about Sophie's efforts to escape her overbearing mother, Sheila. Sophie - Lucy Beaumont Sheila - Maureen Lipman Jean - Kerrie Marsh Nigel the Director - Mike Bubbins Imran - Shane Zaza Producer: Sam Michell A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2018. Sophie auditions for a part in the New Hull Theatre panto. Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.