Written by Andrew Palmer.
‘Drop Me Here, Darling’ ran from December 1982 to February 1983. It starred Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett as a recently divorced couple, Leslie and Caroline Duggan. He was a successful businessman but has fallen on hard times - following the ‘80s property crash - and now earns a living by chauffeuring his wealthy ex, who runs the successful Quantum mail order company. Despite being divorced, their lives are interleaved and they keep a close, envious eye on each other’s love lives, divulging an enduring mutual fondness.
The quality of the recordings varies. Please be advised that comedy changes over the years and attitudes expressed then are no longer regarded as PC. That said.........ENJOY.
An Unfortunate Position
It's not easy, being chauffeur to your ex-wife. Especially when she's wealthy and you're broke...' Comedy about a former property tycoon who has fallen on hard times. Leslie wants to impress Walter and tries to keep up the pretence that he is really in charge of his ex wife's business. However, the plan backfires.
Cast:
Clare: Norma Ronald
Walter: James Taylor
Coats: Kenneth Connor
A Slightly Previous Engagement
Leslie, chauffeur to his ex-wife, is alarmed to learn that she has become engaged.
Cast:
Betty …. Joan Sanderson
Simon …. John Kane
Claire/Lisa …. Norma Ronald
A Sporting Weekend
Caroline needs Leslie to pretend that they’re still married in order to land a contract. What could go wrong?
Cast:
Betty …. Joan Sanderson
Alaria …. Norma Ronald
Derek …. Edward Judd
Kramer Hodgkiss …. Gordon Clyde
A Plonking Success
Caroline confides in Leslie about a secret business deal.
Cast:
Claire …. Norma Ronald
Mr Crabbe …. Kenneth Connor
Alan Archer …. John Kane
Indefinite Articles
Leslie is offered a job writing a weekly food column. But is it too good to be true?
Cast:
Leslie Duggan …. Leslie Phillips
Caroline Duggan …. Jill Bennett
Claire …. Norma Ronald
with John Graham, Garard Green and Gordon Clyde
Fear of Driving
Confusion reigns over Leslie’s driving and bedroom prowess.
Cast:
Leslie Duggan …. Leslie Phillips
Caroline Duggan …. Jill Bennett
Claire/Moira …. Norma Ronald
Dave …. Michael Robbins
Heather …. April Walker
Dr Rogers …. Richard Davies
Changing Up
Leslie feels that it’s time to look for a more senior position.
Cast:
Leslie Duggan …. Leslie Phillips
Caroline Duggan …. Jill Bennett
Kay …. Norma Ronald
Michael …. Edward Judd
Emma …. Eve Karpf
Flat Out for Home
Leslie adds landlord problems to his list of woes.
Cast:
Leslie Duggan …. Leslie Phillips
Caroline Duggan …. Jill Bennett
Claire/Mrs Elliott …. Norma Ronald
Dave …. Michael Robins
Bill Welling …. Richard Davies
A Case of Exposure
Leslie agrees to drive Caroline to Wick, but has an ulterior motive.
Cast:
Leslie Duggan …. Leslie Phillips
Caroline Duggan …. Jill Bennett
Claire/Flora …. Norma Ronald
Innkeeper/AA Man …. Joe Dunlop
Moonlight
Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price.
Cast:
Leslie Duggan …. Leslie Phillips
Caroline Duggan …. Jill Bennett
Claire/Mini Cab Controller …. Norma Ronald
Her Kobourg/Kelly …. Kenneth Connor
Policeman …. James Taylor
In Praise of Older Men
PA Clare feels emotional as she turns thirty. Caroline sets out to cheer her up.
Cast:
Leslie Duggan …. Leslie Phillips
Caroline Duggan …. Jill Bennett
Claire/Mrs Elliott …. Norma Ronald
Ben..........Joe Dunlop
A Winter Break
Leslie is broke and turns to mini-cabbing, but pays the price.
Cast:
Leslie Duggan …. Leslie Phillips
Caroline Duggan …. Jill Bennett
Mini Cab Controller …. Norma Ronald
With Kenneth Connor, John Kane, James Taylor, Jennifer Croxton, Sandra Clark
Series Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in December 1982.
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