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A collective of audio dramas, including THE QUIET ONE, (where an old lady struggles to get rid of her smelly husband) and WHO CARES? (a thoughtful drama originally written for the stage, now adapted for broadcast). There’s outright farce in TEETHING PROBLEMS, and a new recording of DUMMY CABS, based on the successful two act stage play of the same name. Finally, what can you read in the SIGNS? This adaptation of an American drama will have you thinking long after you finish listening… All material performed by Jacqui Padden, Sandie Keane, Peter Franksson and Alan Veale, and written by award-winning scriptwriters, Peter and Alan.

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DUMMY CABS ONE

2025/10/30

Vintage comedy/drama about a taxi firm in the Nineties – when no-one paid more than a tenner for a fare – and the internet was still under-age! “Wait while I strangle a driver…” As a rival cab firm threatens to poach staff, Beryl and her drivers struggle to keep on the road.

DUMMY CABS TWO

2025/10/30

Vintage comedy/drama about a taxi firm in the Nineties – when no-one paid more than a tenner for a fare – and the internet was still under-age! “Unnecessary friction…” With the heating on the blink, a female plumber is a surprising influence before Beryl’s boys reach the end of the road.

SIGNS

2025/10/30

Seventy-six-year-old Madeleine McGlyn is confined to a secure institution under the Mental Health Act. She’s been there for over 35 years, but listen carefully to her story. Why does Dr Bailey figure so strongly in her life? How does an innocent kiss from a Sleeping Beauty lead to such trauma? The Signs were already there in the beginning… This is an adaptation of Michael Mau’s original script from Season 2 of A Blind Play of Social Forces. “I love this version. I could feel the benign menace in her voice. The nostalgia for a life she never had. Bravo.” Michael Mau

THE MENU NEW

2025/10/30

Scott and Val have come to a posh restaurant for a “special” occasion – but their anniversary dinner does not go to plan. While Scott’s attempt to pop the question is initially foiled by an old flame, Val’s many previous relationships provoke more questions than there are items on the menu! (This was the first collaboration written jointly by Peter Franksson and Alan Veale.)

THE QUIET ONE

2025/10/30

An elderly woman wants to get rid of her husband. Why won’t the man at the Citizen’s Advice Bureau help her out? And why on earth won’t Bernie eat his bacon butty?

WHO CARES?

2025/10/30

Julie has had a gruelling day at the care home where she works. She just wants a glass of wine and a cuddle – not necessarily in that order. She has a colourful story to tell, but why won’t David come out of the kitchen and help Julie unwind?

TEETHING PROBLEMS ONE

2025/10/30

“I don’t like dead bodies…” An emergency extraction proves to be an insurmountable challenge for John and Alice, especially when the patient dies during the procedure, leaving a false name and a bag full of cash.

TEETHING PROBLEMS TWO

2025/10/30

“I didn’t invite Colin!” Alice’s dodgy boyfriend muscles in on the conspiring lovers’ dilemma. Disposing of a body is more Colin’s kind of expertise – but can he be trusted not to spill the beans?

TEETHING PROBLEMS THREE

2025/10/30

“We’ve already got one corpse…” John and Alice are driven to desperate measures when both their spouses threaten to spoil their plans. The bodies mount up, but who will walk off with that bag of stolen loot?

SELLER VEE

2025/10/30

When your luck finally runs IN, what do you do? Barmaid Shani hates being short of money, so when a thousand pounds turns up in her shopping bag, she has some tough decisions to make. As her colleague Miserable Martin puts it: Seller Vee!

ALL AT SEA!

2025/10/30

Six sketches on the theme of cruising from The Red Rose Tattoo, written by Peter Franksson and Alan Veale. Will Val and Scott find their Love Boat? How did Ede and Flo get that drinks package? Do you know if you can listen in foreign? Will Irving handle a complaint without complaint? Who’s steering this thing anyway? Music by Dave Thomas, with FX from ⁠zapsplat.com⁠.