Cracking Up

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Comedy about a psychotherapist who thinks he has the answers.

Comedy about a psychotherapist who thinks he has the answers, if only his ex-wife and kids would listen.

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Cracking Up: Series 2: The Broken Legacy

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Divorcee Spencer Pandy attempts to pass on his broken legacy - but instead breaks his leg.

Spencer bequeathes some stinking furniture to his son and convinces his ex-wife to go on a trip. Stars Michael Hobbs. From 2019.

Psychotherapist divorcee Spencer Pandy attempts to reassert his presence in the family home by gifting son Dylan with his legacy, an ancient piece of stinking musical furniture made from the foul-smelling timber of the Gingki Biloba tree.

Against her better judgement (and the advice of boyfriend Owen), ex-wife Tina agrees to a weekend break in Iceland with Spencer, Dylan and daughter Tilly. 

A volcanic eruption and fractured tibia ensue.

Written, composed and narrated by Johnny Daukes.

Comedy about a psychotherapist who thinks he has the answers, if only his ex-wife and kids would listen.

Spencer Pandy ...... Michael Hobbs
Tina Pandy ...... Katherine Jakeways
Narrator ...... Johnny Daukes
Mrs Roberts ...... Pepper Daukes
Tilly Pandy ...... Betty Daukes
Dylan Pandy ...... Jack Burke
Owen ...... Jay Simpson

Other parts played by:

Paul Shearer
Rebecca Clay

Producer: Johnny Daukes 

A Big Talk production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2019.

Cracking Up: Series 2

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Comedy about a divorced  psychotherapist who thinks he has all the answers.

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