1. New Man

Available for 30 days

Nina Stibbe’s comic novel set in 1970s Leicestershire about the madcap schemes of three kids to cheer up their recently divorced mum Elizabeth. Struggling to cope, she's taken to drinking and compulsive playwriting – neither of which impresses villagers already deeply suspicious of an attractive divorcee. Top of the kids' list is to find her a new man in the hope that it will appease the hostile locals. Adapted in four-parts by Amanda Whittington. Lizzie …... Eloise Webb Amy …... Fern Deacon Little Jack …... Ben Barker Elizabeth …... Amanda Hale Mr Lomax .….. Jason Barnett Dad …... James Lailey Mrs Longlady …... Elizabeth Bennett Mrs Worth …... Adie Allen Director: Gemma Jenkins First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.