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Start/Stop. Barney (Jack Docherty). Copyright: BBC
Start/Stop

Start/Stop

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2012 - 2016
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

Radio 4 sitcom about love, marriage and 'tolerating each other'. The characters break the fourth wall to talk to the audience about the scene. Stars Jack Docherty, Kerry Godliman, Fiona Allen, John Thomson, Charlie Higson and more.

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Series 2, Episode 5 - Glastonbury

The three couples have tickets for Glastonbury, but the festival clashes with Cathy's dad's birthday. Barney fears he will be marooned in a care home while his friends have the time of their lives at the music festival.

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This week the three couples have tickets for Glastonbury. But the festival dates clash with Cathy's dad's birthday. Barney fears he will be marooned in a care home while his friends have the time of their lives at the music festival.

At the festival, Alice tries to lose David, Evan tries to get David to loosen his tie, and Fiona tries to get Alice to lose her inhibitions and talk about Barney.
Meanwhile in the care home Barney is losing the will to live while being made to sing If You're Happy And You Know It Clap Your Hands.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 8th December 2014
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jack Docherty Barney
Kerry Godliman Cathy
Fiona Allen Fiona
John Thomson Evan
Charlie Higson David
Sally Bretton Alice
Writing team
Jack Docherty Writer
Production team
Claire Jones Producer

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