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Birthday Lunch

Father FigureSeries 1
Episode 2 of 4

A birthday meal does not go to plan. Jason Byrne's family sitcom, with Pauline McLynn and Lucy Montgomery. From February 2012.

Much to the consternation of his overbearing mother, Tom Whyte decides to cook his dad a birthday lunch for a family get-together.

What he intends to put on the table undergoes a transformation by serving time, whilst best friend Roddy brings an especially unappetising contribution to the meal.

A family sitcom written by and starring Irish comedian, Jason Byrne.

Tom Whyte .... Jason Byrne
Elaine Whyte .... Lucy Montgomery
Dylan Whyte .... Dominic Applewhite
Mary Whyte .... Pauline McLynn
Pat Whyte .... Dermot Crowley
Roddy .... Michael Smiley

Producer: Julia McKenzie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 2021.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 11 Jul 202323:00
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