Charlotte And Lillian - Radio 4 Sitcom - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
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Helen Monks and Miriam Margolyes
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Lucy Armitage and Colin Anderson
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In the throes of splitting up from her boyfriend, 29-year-old Charlotte is determined to prove she's not as self-centred as he says she is. She signs up as a volunteer to visit the elderly, expecting to be paired with a frail and needy old lady who's full of gratitude and appreciation for such a selfless act. Instead she meets 82-year-old Lillian, a belligerent and feisty old bat who sees through her in an instant.
Needless to say, they don't get on - but Charlotte and Lillian's conflicting outlooks on life belie a striking similarity in their personalities. Both are profoundly selfish, self-involved and stubborn; both are quietly curious about each other (though they'd never dream of admitting it); and both are lonely.
With every visit, their arguments grow more heated, the resolutions more uneasy and the outcomes more entertaining, as Charlotte and Lillian discover eye-opening truths about themselves and each other.
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First broadcast
Wednesday 20th September 2017 at 11pm on BBC Radio 4
Most recent repeats
- Monday 13th March 2023 at 10:45pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 4
- Monday 6th March 2023 at 10:45pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 3
- Monday 27th February 2023 at 10:45pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 2