To Hull and Back

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Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull, written by Lucy Beaumont, who stars as the daughter trying to escape her overbearing mother, played by Maureen Lipman.

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Lucy Beaumont

Maureen Lipman

Kerrie Marsh

Norman Lovett

Jon Richardson

Sue McCormick

Annie Sawle

Christopher Simpson

Carl Cooper

To Hull and Back: Series 1: An Affair to Forget

An Affair to Forget

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Sophie seeks love while her mother wants entry to a posh lady's golf club.

Sophie seeks love whilst her mother wants entry to a posh lady’s golf club. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From 2015.

Sophie is on a quest for love whilst her mother is trying to get accepted into a posh ladies golf club. 

Door-to-door sellers peddling thick bleach and an accident with a milk float all conspire to thwart their efforts.

Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend. 

Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped.

Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman.

Sitcom written by Lucy Beaumont.

Sophie ...... Lucy Beaumont
Sheila ...... Maureen Lipman
Jean ...... Kerrie Marsh
Ernie ...... Norman Lovett
DJ Richie ...... Jon Richardson
DeeDee ...... Sue McCormick
Ann ...... Annie Sawle
Ben ..... Christopher Simpson

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Radio Comedy Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2015.

To Hull and Back: Series 1

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Sitcom by Lucy Beaumont about a mother and daughter struggling to make ends meet.

Warm-hearted sitcom set in Hull about a mother and daughter struggling to make ends meet. Written by Lucy Beaumont. Starring Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman

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