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. Show less