Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Pre-wedding Banter | 20240814 | New comedy from writers and performers Tom Machell (Radio 4's Our Friends in the North, Channel 4's Hullraisers, and ITV2's The Emily Atack Show) and Lauren Pattison (Edinburgh Best Newcomer 2017, Best Comedy Show Nominee 2022, and BBC Three's Jerk). In this first episode, Tom finds the pressure of being a groomsman at his cousin's wedding almost too much to handle. Meanwhile Lauren exacerbates the situation by taking an age to perfect her eye makeup and making some unconventional wardrobe choices. With Julian Clary. A Candle & Bell production for BBC Radio 4 Tom finds being a groomsman stressful. Lauren's wardrobe choices don't help the situation. New comedy from Tom Machell and Lauren Pattison. Tom finds being a groomsman stressful, Lauren's wardrobe choices don't help the situation. With Julian Clary. |
| 01 | 02 | Puppy Love | 20240821 | Tom and Lauren take care of a puppy for a friend. Lauren should go to her Nanna Doreen's surprise 90th birthday party but is finding it hard to leave the puppy alone at home. Neil is concerned that Barbara can sense the puppy and it's causing her to smash his china. Tom would prefer to be at the match instead of surrounded by Nanna Doreen's flirtatious friends. Special guest appearance by Julian Clary as Neil. A Candle & Bell production for BBC Radio 4 Tom and Lauren take care of a baby - or a puppy, depending on who you ask. Tom and Lauren take care of a puppy for a friend. It's Nanna Doreen's birthday but Lauren doesn't want to leave the puppy alone. Tom would prefer to go to the match with his mates. |
| 01 | 03 | Golf For Orphans | 20240828 | Lauren forgets about an important charity fundraiser for work and hurriedly tries to get ready. Tom returns home from work covered in face paint, after his class craft day gets a bit out of hand. Their efforts to make the fundraiser are further hampered by a coy Neil, who appears to have intercepted a parcel intended for Lauren. Special guest appearance by Julian Clary as Neil. A Candle & Bell production for BBC Radio 4 Lauren can't be trusted with the shared calendar. Neil can't be trusted with parcels. Lauren forgets about an important work do and rushes to get her and Tom out the house in time. Neil “borrows” Lauren's new outfit for a special night out. Cast: TOM MACHELL as Tom LAUREN PATTISON as Lauren Writers: Tom Machell & Lauren Pattison Director: Katharine Armitage Recording Engineer: Tom Glenwright Sound Design: Philip Quinton Theme Music: Scrannabis Producers: Maria Caruana Galizia & Zahra Zomorrodian New sitcom about Lauren and Tom, a professional millennial Geordie couple. |
| 01 | 04 | Three's A Crowd | 20240904 | Becca, Lauren's cousin, has recently been dumped by her girlfriend, and is now staying with Tom and Lauren. Exasperated by Becca's outbursts, Tom decides to use emotional regulation techniques he uses at school to help Becca cope with her emotions. Lauren is dreaming of a quiet night at home, but things get complicated when Neil pops round to complain about Becca and Tom has a secret activity planned for him and Lauren. Special guest appearance by Julian Clary as Neil and Louise Young as Becca. Cast: TOM MACHELL as Tom LAUREN PATTISON as Lauren Writers: Tom Machell & Lauren Pattison Director: Katharine Armitage Recording Engineer: Tom Glenwright Sound Design: Philip Quinton Theme Music: Scrannabis Producers: Maria Caruana Galizia & Zahra Zomorrodian A Candle & Bell production for BBC Radio 4 Lauren's love sick cousin has come to stay and doesn't seem to want to leave. New sitcom about Lauren and Tom, a professional millennial Geordie couple. Lauren's love sick cousin Becca is recovering at the flat following her latest breakup. Tom tries to help her through her troubles so she can leave as soon as possible. |