Up The Garden Path

Comedy series adapted from the novel by Sue Limb

Episodes

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0101New Year, Old Problems1987110720120417 (BBC7)
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It's the beginning of a new school term and Izzy is dreading it...

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

Adapted by Sue Limb from her 1984 novel into 3 radio series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men. Sue Limb's comedy stars Imelda Staunton. From November 1987.

0102Tangled Webs1987111420120424 (BBC7)
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The complex life and loves of Izzy Comyn, with her propensity for telling lies.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

Adapted by Sue Limb from her 1984 novel into 3 radio series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Class 4C:

Sarah Doyle

Kerryann White

Mark Monero

Sam Smart

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Maria - Marty Cruickshank

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Dick - Mike Grady

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

The complex life and loves of Izzy Comyn, with her propensity for telling lies. Stars Imelda Staunton. From November 1987.

0103Punch Ups And Put Downs1987112120120501 (BBC7)
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With several other men vying for her attention, Izzy tries to break up with Razors.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

Adapted by Sue Limb from her 1984 novel into 3 radio series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Class 4C:

Cheryl Miller

Kelda Holmes

Melissa Wilson

Adapted by Sue Limb from her 1984 novel into three radio series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Maria - Marty Cruickshank

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Dick - Mike Grady

Gwyn - Sion Probert

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

With several other men vying for her attention, Izzy tries to break up with Razors. Stars Imelda Staunton. From November 1987.

0104Into The Lion's Den1987112820120508 (BBC7)
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With Michael messing her about, Izzy's quest to find love gets even more muddled.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30-something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

Adapted by Sue Limb from her 1984 novel into 3 radio series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Louise - Phyllida Nash

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Dick - Mike Grady

Gwyn - Sion Probert

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

With Michael messing her about, Izzy's quest to find love gets even more muddled. Stars Imelda Staunton. From November 1987.

0105The Menage1987120520120515 (BBC7)
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Izzy struggles to come to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30-something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

Adapted by Sue Limb from her 1984 novel into 3 radio series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Louise - Phyllida Nash

Class 4C:

Kerryann White

Sarah Doyle

Sam Smart

Mark Monero

School teacher Izzy comes to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements.

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Dick - Mike Grady

Gwyn - Sion Probert

Maria - Marty Cruickshank

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

School teacher Izzy comes to terms with some alternative domestic arrangements. Stars Imelda Staunton. From December 1987.

0106 LASTOver And Out1987121220120522 (BBC7)
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Maria makes up with hubby Gwyn, and Izzy has a surprise for Michael and Louise.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

Adapted by Sue Limb from her 1984 novel into 3 radio series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Louise - Phyllida Nash

Class 4C:

Kerryann White

Kelda Holmes

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Dick - Mike Grady

Gwyn - Sion Probert

Maria - Marty Cruickshank

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

Maria makes up with hubby Gwyn, and Izzy has a surprise for Michael and Louise. Stars Imelda Staunton. From December 1987.

0201Arrivals And Departures1988101520121026 (BBC7)
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Izzy has escaped from the clutches of the adulterous Michael and spent the past year on a teachers' exchange scheme in San Francisco.

While over there, she shared an apartment with the adoring, but unappealing Dick.

As they fly home, Izzy feels her life is more than usually up in the air.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

A radio sequel adapted in eight parts from Sue Limb's 1984 novel.

The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Dick - Mike Grady

Maria - Marty Cruickshan

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Louise - Phyllida Nash

Aunt Vinny - Rosemary Martin

Charles - David Robb

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

Returning from a year in San Francisco, Izzy Comyn lands in a great deal of confusion.

Returning from a year in San Francisco, Izzy Comyn lands in a great deal of confusion. Stars Imelda Staunton. From 1988.

Izzy has escaped from the clutches of the adulterous Michael and spent the past year on a teachers' exchange scheme in San Francisco, where she shared a flat with the adoring but unappealing Dick.

An 8-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

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0202Hot Water1988102220121102 (BBC7)
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With more love entanglements, Izzy is finding life back in England rather confusing.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

A radio sequel adapted in eight parts from Sue Limb's 1984 novel.

The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Dick - Mike Grady

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Aunt Vinny - Rosemary Martin

Charles - David Robb

Gwyn - Dafydd Hywel

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

Izzy is finding life back in England all a bit confusing.

With more love entanglements, Izzy is finding life back in England rather confusing. Stars Imelda Staunton. From 1988.

An 8-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

With more love entanglements, Izzy is finding life back in England rather confusing. Stars Imelda Staunton. From October 1988.

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0203A Soft-hearted Little Thing1988102920121109 (BBC7)
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More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

An 8-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Dick - Mike Grady

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Louise - Phyllida Nash

Aunt Vinny - Rosemary Martin

Charles - David Robb

Gwyn - Dafydd Hywel

Sooty - Zelah Clarke.

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

More tangles in Izzy's love life, when she and Dick head to dinner with Charles. Stars Imelda Staunton. From October 1988.

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0204The View From The Bridge1988110520121116 (BBC7)
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When confused Izzy meets her fiancé Charles' friend Bill, they hit it off straight away...

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

A radio sequel adapted in eight parts from Sue Limb's 1984 novel.

The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Charles - David Robb

Bill - Neil McCaul

Maria - Marty Cruickshank

Gwyn - Dafydd Hywel

Sharon - Melissa Wilson

Lorraine - Catherine Clarke

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

Confused Izzy meets fiance Charles' friend Bill and they hit it off...

When confused Izzy meets fiance Charles' friend Bill, they hit it off straight away. Stars Imelda Staunton. From 1988.

When confused Izzy meets her fiancé Charles's friend Bill, they hit it off straight away...

An 8-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Bill - Neil McCaul,

When confused Izzy meets fiance Charles's friend Bill, they hit it off straight away. Stars Imelda Staunton. From November 1988.

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0205On The Side Of The Angels1988111220121123 (BBC7)
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Izzy faces confusion when fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

A radio sequel adapted in eight parts from Sue Limb's 1984 novel.

The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Charles - David Robb

Bill - Neil McCaul

Maria - Marty Cruickshank

Gwyn - Dafydd Hywel

Sharon - Melissa Wilson

Lorraine - Catherine Clarke

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

Izzy faces confusion as fiance Charles takes her home to the family mansion.

Izzy faces confusion when fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion. Stars Imelda Staunton. From 1988.

An 8-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Izzy faces confusion when fiance Charles takes her home to the family mansion.

Izzy faces confusion when fiancé Charles takes her home to the family mansion. Stars Imelda Staunton. From November 1988.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy. With David Robb as Charles, Neil McCaul as Bill, Marty Cruickshank as Maria, Dafydd Hywel as Gwyn, Melissa Wilson as Sharon and Catherine Clarke as Lorraine.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30-something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

An eight-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The second of three series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

[LISTEN NOW]

0206 LASTYou Shall Go To The Ball1988111920121130 (BBC7)
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Izzy gets invited to a ball in Cambridge, but she could do with a fairy godmother...

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

An 8-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Charles - David Robb

Dick - Mike Grady

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Maria - Marty Cruickshank

Louise - Phyllida Nash

Gwyn - Dafydd Hywel

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

Izzy gets invited to a ball in Cambridge, but she could do with a fairy godmother. Stars Imelda Staunton. From November 1988.

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0207The More The Merrier1988112620121207 (BBC7)
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Charles learns of Izzy's torrid past, when her friends join them for a holiday.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

An 8-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Charles - David Robb

Dick - Mike Grady

Bill - Neil McCaul

Maria - Marty Cruickshank

Gwyn - Dafydd Hywel

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Louise - Phyllida Nash

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

Charles learns of Izzy's torrid past, when her friends join them for a holiday. Stars Imelda Staunton. From November 1988.

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0208Love's Labours1988120320121214 (BBC7)
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As her holiday in Wales comes to an end, Izzy argues with her fiance Charles.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

An 8-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The second of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Izzy - Imelda Staunton

Charles - David Robb

Dick - Mike Grady

Michael - Nicholas Le Prevost

Maria - Marty Cruickshank

Bill - Neil McCaul

Louise - Phyllida Nash

Producer: Jonathan James-Moore

As her holiday in Wales comes to an end, Izzy argues with her fiance Charles. Stars Imelda Staunton. From December 1988.

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Izzy moves into a new flat and faces a new term, but will she find a new man?

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30 something teacher Izzy Comyn has a predilection for inappropriate men.

Imelda Staunton stars as Izzy.

An 6-part radio sequel adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The last of 3 series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

Louise - Phyllida Nash

Razors - Rene Zagger

Marianne - Deborah Findlay

Brown - Geoffrey McGivern

Awkward moments for Izzy with a new school colleague, and she can't forget Bill.

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Can a relationship with her ex-pupil Razors be the best thing for teacher Izzy?

Imelda Staunton stars as Isabelle 'Izzy' Comyn.

With Mike Grady as Dick, Marty Cruickshank as Maria, Nicholas Le Prevost as Michael, Phyllida Nash as Louise, Rene Zagger as Razors, Sion Probert as Gwyn, Neil McCaul as Bill and Judith Jacob as Linda.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30-something teacher Izzy has a predilection for inappropriate men.

A six-part radio sequel first adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The last of three series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

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It's crunch time for Izzy, with Bill, Michael and Razors all vying for her attention.

Imelda Staunton stars as Isabelle 'Izzy' Comyn.

With Mike Grady as Dick, Marty Cruickshank as Maria, Nicholas Le Prevost as Michael, Rene Zagger as Razors, Sion Probert as Gwyn and Neil McCaul as Bill.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30-something teacher Izzy has a predilection for inappropriate men.

A six-part radio sequel first adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The last of three series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1993.

It is crunch time for Izzy, with Bill, Michael and Razors all vying for her attention.

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As Izzy's love-life grows ever more complicated - she's in for a big surprise.

Imelda Staunton stars as Isabelle 'Izzy' Comyn.

With Mike Grady as Dick, Marty Cruickshank as Maria, Nicholas Le Prevost as Michael, Rene Zagger as Razors, Neil McCaul as Bill and Phyllida Nash as Louise.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30-something teacher Izzy has a predilection for inappropriate men.

A six-part radio sequel first adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The last of three series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1993.

As Izzy's love-life grows ever more complicated, she's in for a big surprise. From 1993.

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Izzy spends her birthday coping with the surprise news that she's pregnant...

Imelda Staunton stars as Isabelle 'Izzy' Comyn.

With Mike Grady as Dick, Marty Cruickshank as Maria, Nicholas Le Prevost as Michael, Rene Zagger as Razors, Neil McCaul as Bill, Phyllida Nash as Louise and Sion Prober as Gwyn.

Tumbling from one love entanglement to another, 30-something teacher Izzy has a predilection for inappropriate men.

A six-part radio sequel first adapted from Sue Limb's 1984 novel. The last of three series which ran from 1987 to 1993. Granada also adapted the series for ITV.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1993.

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Will pregnant Izzy be able to finally settle down with the man of her dreams?