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Josie left her life in London for a better one in Glasgow, taking on the world with her flatmate. Stars Josie Long. From 2014.

A woman called Josie leaves London for better life in Glasgow – at the indie band theme park, where she will finally be happy and accepted.

Her flatmate Darren is just happy having his meals cooked by someone other than his mum.

Together they drink tea and wander the streets searching for romance and adventure, making fun of squares and making up games. It's them against the world, or so Josie hopes. How much can you rely on a friend who doesn't want to grow up?

Based on characters from the short films "Romance and Adventure" and "Let's Go Swimming" by Josie Long and Douglas King.

Written by and starring Josie Long.

Successful pilot which sparked the following series.

Josie ...... Josie Long
Darren ...... Darren Osborne
Roddy ...... Roddy MacNeill
Kerry ...... Hatty Ashdown
Eleanor ...... Clare Grogan
Geoff ...... Geoff McGivern
Heidi...... Jaimi Barbakoff
Helen ...... Elaine Claxton
Chris ...... Michael Bertenshaw
Mark ...... Douglas King

Other parts played by the cast.

Producer: Colin Anderson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2014.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 12 May 202423:00

Credits

RoleContributor
JosieJosie Long
DarrenDarren Osbourne
RoddyRoddy Macneill
KerryHatty Ashdown
EleanorClare Grogan
AileenClare Grogan
BernieClare Grogan
GeoffGeoffrey McGivern
Scotrail ManGeoffrey McGivern
Old Man in PubGeoffrey McGivern
HeidiJaimi Barbakoff
Ppi MessageJaimi Barbakoff
Permatan WomanJaimi Barbakoff
HelenElaine Claxton
VoicemailElaine Claxton
Darren's MumElaine Claxton
ChrisMichael Bertenshaw
BrianMichael Bertenshaw
MarkDouglas King
WriterJosie Long
ProducerColin Anderson

Broadcasts

  • Thu 12 Jun 201423:00
  • Sat 24 Apr 202122:30
  • Fri 25 Nov 202207:00
  • Fri 25 Nov 202217:00
  • Sat 26 Nov 202205:00
  • Sat 26 Nov 202212:00
  • Sun 12 May 202423:00

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