Episodes
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01 | 01 | New Year, Old Problems | 19871107 | 20120417 (BBC7) 20120418 (BBC7) 20140211 (BBC7) 20140212 (BBC7) 20161005 (BBC7) 20161006 (BBC7) 20161008 (BBC7) 20181106 (BBC7) 20181107 (BBC7) 20200603 (BBC7) 20240405 (BBC7) 20240406 (BBC7) | 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. |
01 | 02 | Tangled Webs | 19871114 | 20120424 (BBC7) 20120425 (BBC7) 20140218 (BBC7) 20140219 (BBC7) 20161012 (BBC7) 20161013 (BBC7) 20181113 (BBC7) 20181114 (BBC7) 20200610 (BBC7) 20240412 (BBC7) 20240413 (BBC7) | 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. |
01 | 03 | Punch Ups And Put Downs | 19871121 | 20120501 (BBC7) 20120502 (BBC7) 20140225 (BBC7) 20140226 (BBC7) 20161019 (BBC7) 20161020 (BBC7) 20181120 (BBC7) 20181121 (BBC7) 20200617 (BBC7) 20240419 (BBC7) 20240420 (BBC7) | 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. |
01 | 04 | Into The Lion's Den | 19871128 | 20120508 (BBC7) 20120509 (BBC7) 20140304 (BBC7) 20140305 (BBC7) 20161026 (BBC7) 20161027 (BBC7) 20181127 (BBC7) 20181128 (BBC7) 20200624 (BBC7) 20240426 (BBC7) 20240427 (BBC7) | 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. |
01 | 05 | The Menage | 19871205 | 20120515 (BBC7) 20120516 (BBC7) 20140311 (BBC7) 20140312 (BBC7) 20161102 (BBC7) 20161103 (BBC7) 20181204 (BBC7) 20181205 (BBC7) 20200701 (BBC7) 20240503 (BBC7) 20240504 (BBC7) | 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. |
01 | 06 LAST | Over And Out | 19871212 | 20120522 (BBC7) 20120523 (BBC7) 20140318 (BBC7) 20140319 (BBC7) 20161109 (BBC7) 20161110 (BBC7) 20181211 (BBC7) 20181212 (BBC7) 20200708 (BBC7) 20240510 (BBC7) 20240511 (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 01 | Arrivals And Departures | 19881015 | 20121026 (BBC7) 20121027 (BBC7) 20140520 (BBC7) 20140521 (BBC7) 20170322 (BBC7) 20170323 (BBC7) 20170325 (BBC7) 20190101 (BBC7) 20190102 (BBC7) 20200909 (BBC7) 20241129 (BBC7) 20241130 (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 02 | Hot Water | 19881022 | 20121102 (BBC7) 20121103 (BBC7) 20140527 (BBC7) 20140528 (BBC7) 20170329 (BBC7) 20170330 (BBC7) 20190108 (BBC7) 20190109 (BBC7) 20200916 (BBC7) 20241206 (BBC7) 20241207 (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 03 | A Soft-hearted Little Thing | 19881029 | 20121109 (BBC7) 20121110 (BBC7) 20140603 (BBC7) 20140604 (BBC7) 20170405 (BBC7) 20170406 (BBC7) 20190115 (BBC7) 20190116 (BBC7) 20200923 (BBC7) 20241213 (BBC7) 20241214 (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 04 | The View From The Bridge | 19881105 | 20121116 (BBC7) 20121117 (BBC7) 20140610 (BBC7) 20140611 (BBC7) 20170412 (BBC7) 20170413 (BBC7) 20190122 (BBC7) 20190123 (BBC7) 20200930 (BBC7) 20241220 (BBC7) 20241221 (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 05 | On The Side Of The Angels | 19881112 | 20121123 (BBC7) 20121124 (BBC7) 20140617 (BBC7) 20140618 (BBC7) 20170419 (BBC7) 20170420 (BBC7) 20190129 (BBC7) 20190130 (BBC7) 20201007 (BBC7) 20241227 (BBC7) 20241228 (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 06 LAST | You Shall Go To The Ball | 19881119 | 20121130 (BBC7) 20121201 (BBC7) 20140624 (BBC7) 20140625 (BBC7) 20170426 (BBC7) 20170427 (BBC7) 20190205 (BBC7) 20190206 (BBC7) 20201014 (BBC7) 20250103 (BBC7) 20250104 (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 07 | The More The Merrier | 19881126 | 20121207 (BBC7) 20121208 (BBC7) 20140701 (BBC7) 20140702 (BBC7) 20170503 (BBC7) 20170504 (BBC7) 20190212 (BBC7) 20190213 (BBC7) 20201021 (BBC7) 20250110 (BBC7) 20250111 (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 08 | Love's Labours | 19881203 | 20121214 (BBC7) 20121215 (BBC7) 20140708 (BBC7) 20140709 (BBC7) 20170510 (BBC7) 20170511 (BBC7) 20190219 (BBC7) 20190220 (BBC7) 20201028 (BBC7) 20250117 (BBC7) 20250118 (BBC7) | 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. |
03 | 01 | New Men | 19931117 | 20130131 (BBC7) 20130201 (BBC7) 20140826 (BBC7) 20140827 (BBC7) 20170802 (BBC7) 20170803 (BBC7) 20170805 (BBC7) 20190409 (BBC7) 20190410 (BBC7) 20201230 (BBC7) 20210102 (BBC7) | 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. |
03 | 02 | Gooseberries And Fools | 19931124 | 20130207 (BBC7) 20130208 (BBC7) 20140902 (BBC7) 20140903 (BBC7) 20170809 (BBC7) 20170810 (BBC7) 20190416 (BBC7) 20190417 (BBC7) 20210106 (BBC7) | 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. |
03 | 03 | Over-drawn, Over-sexed And Over-optimistic | 19931201 | 20130214 (BBC7) 20130215 (BBC7) 20140909 (BBC7) 20140910 (BBC7) 20170816 (BBC7) 20170817 (BBC7) 20190423 (BBC7) 20190424 (BBC7) 20210113 (BBC7) | 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. |
03 | 04 | Taking It On The Chin | 19931208 | 20130221 (BBC7) 20130222 (BBC7) 20140916 (BBC7) 20140917 (BBC7) 20170823 (BBC7) 20170824 (BBC7) 20190430 (BBC7) 20190501 (BBC7) 20210120 (BBC7) | 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. |
03 | 05 | Up The Stick And Sick As A Parrot | 19931215 | 20130228 (BBC7) 20130301 (BBC7) 20140923 (BBC7) 20140924 (BBC7) 20170830 (BBC7) 20170831 (BBC7) 20190507 (BBC7) 20190508 (BBC7) 20210127 (BBC7) | 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. |
03 | 06 LAST | A Dick In Shining Armour | 19931222 | 20130307 (BBC7) 20130308 (BBC7) 20140930 (BBC7) 20141001 (BBC7) 20170906 (BBC7) 20170907 (BBC7) 20190514 (BBC7) 20190515 (BBC7) 20210203 (BBC7) | Will pregnant Izzy be able to finally settle down with the man of her dreams? |