5. Checking Out the Girlfriend

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Prunella Scales and Hannah Gordon star in this sparkling comedy by Hattie Naylor, inspired by the experiences of listeners to Radio Four. Everyone loves Bonnie's cafe for the chintz, the coffee and her comforting presence; her uncanny knack of knowing what's wrong. But every single one of them has a secret grudge against someone. Tom finally plucks up the courage to invite his Dad's girlfriend to lunch. Written by Hattie Naylor. Bonnie .... Prunella Scales Ellie ... Hannah Gordon Tom .... Tom Glenister Stella .... Katharine Rogers Sissy .... Eleanor Crooks Beth .... Sally Orrock Director: Mary Ward-Lowery First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2012.