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Clutch, Throttle, Brake by Christopher William Hill (Omnibus)

A driving instructor is drawn to a client desperate to pass her test on the anniversary of her Dad’s death. Stars Bill Paterson.

Nat is a harassed middle-aged teacher, who sees life rapidly drifting away from her.

She's desperate to pass her driving test on the anniversary of her father's death.

It is his money that has helped pay for her instruction.

Ken, her much older driving instructor, has understandable doubts about his pupil's chances. But he also finds himself increasingly drawn to his client.

Their unlikely friendship develops over the course of Nat's final week before her test - despite, or perhaps because of, the distractions provided by Nat's needy and larger-than-life mother, Suki.

Christopher William Hill's comedy drama is about driving lessons, dominant mothers and unexpected friendships.

Omnibus of five parts.

Ken …. Bill Paterson
Suki …. Alison Steadman
Nat …. Samantha Spiro
Waitress …. Nicole Bartlett

Original Music: David Chilton

Director: Gordon House

A Goldhawk Essential production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2017.

1 hour, 10 minutes

Last on

Mon 16 Jun 202503:50
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sat 4 Feb 201713:00
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  • Sun 5 Feb 201701:00
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  • Sun 27 Dec 202013:00
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  • Mon 28 Dec 202001:00
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  • Sun 15 Jun 202508:50
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  • Sun 15 Jun 202513:50
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  • Sun 15 Jun 202519:50
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  • Mon 16 Jun 202503:50
    BBC Radio 4 Extra