House on fire - Series 2 - Dan Hine and Chris Sussman (R4 2011-08-04).txt
House on Fire - Series 2
BBC Radio 4 - 2011
Written by Dan Hine and Chris Sussman.
Vicky and Matt are two of the most unlikely people to buy a house together.
Vicky ................. Emma Pierson
Matt ................... Jody Latham
Colonel Bill ..... Rupert Vansittart
Peter ............... Philip Jackson
Julie .............. Janine Duvitski
Produced by Clive Brill
A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.
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Part 1 - 2011-08-04 - Loan
When Matt's plans for winning the Spanish lottery go awry he is forced to borrow money from his flat mate, Vicky. Unfortunately, Matt fails to read the small print and the penalty for late payment involves a painful process involving toe torture. Meanwhile - Vicky has set her father up on a blind date - with seriously unforeseen consequences.
Kelly ..... Kellie Shirley
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Part 2 - 2011-08-11 - Love
Matt discovers an entirely original use for Vicky's coat-hangers whilst Vicky bumps into an old boyfriend and finds herself compelled to invite him and his fiancee round for dinner.
In a desperate attempt to hang on to her pride - Vicky feels compelled to provide herself with her own love interest. In the absence of any suitable candidates - Matt will have to do.
Conchita ..... Kellie Shirley
Martin ..... Colin Hoult
TV show host/pet shop owner ..... Fergus Craig
Waiter ..... Chris Sussmann
TV show contestant ..... Joanne Ryan
Additional characters will be played by Fergus Craig and Colin Hoult
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Part 3 - 2011-08-18 - Quarantine
In her job as legal secretary, Vicky rarely finds herself in a courtroom. That is - until she decides to defend her father on a charge of International War crimes.
Meanwhile, Matt's parents have decided to go on a world tour just as Matt contracts a horrible flu. Desperate to avoid catching anything from Matt, Vicky agrees to a number of disturbing household duties - just as long as he agrees to never set foot outside his room.
Gerald ..... Clive Brill
Sir Nicholas ..... Nick Sampson
Additional characters played by Fergus Craig and Colin Hoult
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Part 4 - 2011-08-25 - Makeover
Vicky decides she needs a new body and where better to get one than down the local gym. One session with Hans - a man who put the boot into camp - is enough to convince her she never wants to go back. But Hans has other ideas.
Meanwhile, Matt's parent have other ideas about restructuring their lives....
Hans ..... Stephen Mangan
Receptionist ..... Kellie Shirley
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Part 5 - 2011-09-01 - Haunting
Vicky has invested in a top of the range kitchen blender and Matt feels compelled to put its claim to blend anything to the test. Meanwhile, all is not going well with Vicky's father's new girlfriend. Kelly has been acting suspiciously and Colonel Bill has come to the conclusion she must be having an affair. Commando tactics are called for - along with some help from the spiritual world.
Kelly ....Kellie Shirley
Additional characters are played by Fergus Craig and Colin Hoult
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Part 6 - 2011-09-08 - Death
Times are hard and the mortgage is overdue. Matt and Vicky believe the only logical thing to do is to fake Matt's death and claim on the insurance. Meanwhile, Colonel Bill receives an offer he absolutely cannot refuse -from The Queen.
Hans ...... Stephen Mangan
Insurance/Driving Instructor/Royal Attendant/Priest ..... Colin Hoult
Additional characters will be played by Colin Hoult
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