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The Gobetweenies. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Phoebe Abbott), Mimi (Sarah Alexander), Joe (Mark Bonnar), Tom (Finlay Christie). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions
The Gobetweenies

The Gobetweenies

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2011 - 2013
  • 16 episodes (3 series)

A candid look at contemporary family through the prism of two North London siblings, Lucy and Tom, as they schlep between their divorced parents. Stars Sarah Alexander, Mark Bonnar, Finlay Christie, Phoebe Abbott and David Tennant

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Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Sniffing Stevie And The Gym Horse

Divorced parents Joe and Mimi confuse son Tom about the morality of befriending losers. And Lucy explores a tattoo parlour.

Further details

This week son Tom feels guilty about not wanting to be mates with a boy with a permanent snot bubble. The divorced pair confuse him about the morality of befriending losers.

Meanwhile a visit to a tattoo parlour gives Lucy a great idea about getting some attention. Joe finds a new job and a visit to The Wellcome Institute provides Mimi with some useful information about Syphilis.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 13th May 2011
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Sarah Alexander Mimi
Finlay Christie Tom
Phoebe Abbott Lucy
David Tennant Joe
Guest cast
Stephen Critchlow Bobby
Ben Baker Stevie
Morwenna Banks Ms Smart
Gordon Kennedy Donald
Writing team
Marcella Evaristi Writer
Production team
Marilyn Imrie Director
Gordon Kennedy Producer

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