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Sitcom set in the eccentric seaside town of Flamford following City burn-out Andy Chambers

Comedy series by Ian Brown and James Hendrie set in the eccentric seaside town of Flamford following City burn-out Andy Chambers.

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Tom Palmer

Philip Jackson

Mark Benton

Alison Steadman

Ian Brown

James Hendrie

Gordon Kennedy

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City boy Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life.

Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life. Stars Philip Jackson and Alison Steadman.  From 2016.

Welcome to Flamford, the setting for this sitcom starring Philip Jackson, Tom Palmer and Alison Steadman. 

Andy Chambers - edgy, sharp-tongued City burn-out - has fled London for his Uncle Jeff's seaside home. When we meet him, all Andy wants to do is sleep, but Jeff is having none of it.

Jeff gets Andy out of bed and gives him breakfast with the promise of an interesting surprise which is safely stowed in the shed. He suddenly realises his keys are missing - his friend Fat Sid borrowed the keys three years ago and hasn't given them back. Jeff leads Andy on a quest around Flamford for Fat Sid and the missing keys.

On their Odyssey they encounter Fish Shop Frank and his outré selection of fish, Pest Control Officer Corinne with whom Jeff has an "understanding", and finally Fat Sid himself in an unexpected new role.

Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie.

Andy Chambers    ......    Tom Palmer
Jeff    ......    Philip Jackson
Fish Shop Frank    ......    Mark Benton
Pest Control Officer Corinne    ......    Alison Steadman

Director: Gordon Kennedy

An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2016.

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Comedy series set in the eccentric seaside town of Flamford following City burn-out Andy Chambers. Written by by Ian Brown and James Hendrie.

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