Episodes

  • David Lonsdale interview
    Jan 31 2026

    Actor David Lonsdale shares some stories from his career. Including anecdotes from his many years playing David Stockwell in Heartbeat, and his roles on Coronation Street - including being Peter Barlow in 1986. Plus David reveals which other famous faces he was at drama school with. Interviewed by Claire Spratt.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ho Ho Ho
    Dec 15 2025

    Our latest comedy poem. A grumpy Father Christmas in a grotto!

    Performed by Richard Hollick. Written by Claire Spratt.

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    6 mins
  • Time in Paradise
    Nov 17 2025

    A ten minute monologue performed by David Lonsdale. This is a man loving his job at a garden centre. Written by Claire Spratt.

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    10 mins
  • Fancy Pants
    Oct 18 2025

    Jeff and Dawn are invited to his brother's 40th birthday party - however, they hate parties and they really hate this type of party ... fancy dress.

    Starring Richard Hollick, Claire Spratt and Tracy Gabbitas. First performed at the Buxton Festival Fringe in July 2011.

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    25 mins
  • A Little in Tents. Act 2
    Sep 13 2025

    Written by Claire Spratt. Cast: Michael Wardle, Richard Hollick, Sally Ireland, Claire Spratt. Audio taken from the 2017 film version. First performed on stage in 2012.

    Pensioner Ron and son Simon head off on a camping trip, despite neither of them having slept in a tent since a disastrous holiday in Bridlington thirty years ago. Ron is hoping for a relaxing break with a spot of fishing, Simon with a good book. All is going according to plan until a tent is pitched alongside theirs by chatterboxes Jill and Michelle, which promptly stamps out any tranquillity. This is not quite the outdoor experience any of them envisaged but as they all appear to have their own reasons for staying put, they stick it out. With each of them burdened with life's sorrows, will any of them find the peace they are truly searching for? And will Ron ever catch a fish? Full of laughter, tears, tenderness and a dollop of campsite capers. Audience feedback: "It's a belter!" "Belly laughs galore!"

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    45 mins
  • A Little in Tents. Act 1
    Sep 13 2025

    Written by Claire Spratt. Cast: Michael Wardle, Richard Hollick, Sally Ireland, Claire Spratt. Audio taken from the 2017 film version. First performed on stage in 2012.

    Pensioner Ron and son Simon head off on a camping trip, despite neither of them having slept in a tent since a disastrous holiday in Bridlington thirty years ago. Ron is hoping for a relaxing break with a spot of fishing, Simon with a good book. All is going according to plan until a tent is pitched alongside theirs by chatterboxes Jill and Michelle, which promptly stamps out any tranquillity. This is not quite the outdoor experience any of them envisaged but as they all appear to have their own reasons for staying put, they stick it out. With each of them burdened with life's sorrows, will any of them find the peace they are truly searching for? And will Ron ever catch a fish? Full of laughter, tears, tenderness and a dollop of campsite capers. Audience feedback: "It's a belter!" "Belly laughs galore!"

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    57 mins
  • Nightwatch II
    Apr 29 2025

    Pete and Susan's remote and quiet life in the country has its pitfalls.

    Written by Claire Spratt. Stars Tracy Gabbitas, Richard Hollick and Michael Wardle.

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    8 mins
  • Nightwatch
    Apr 29 2025

    Pete & Susan have put up with their thoughtless neighbours blocking their car in night after night for long enough and they can take no more.

    Written by Claire Spratt. Stars Tracy Gabbitas, Richard Hollick and Claire Spratt

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    5 mins