Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Fairytale of New Malden

By Katherine Jakeways. George reluctantly agrees to dress up as Santa for his grandchildren鈥檚 school Christmas fair. Festive comedy drama starring Geoffrey Palmer.

By Katherine Jakeways

Festive comedy drama starring Geoffrey Palmer.

Cathy鈥檚 barely seen her dad George since her mum died. She suspects his grandkids may have forgotten who he is. But now she鈥檚 persuaded him to dress up as Santa for the school鈥檚 Christmas fair and finally they have an opportunity to talk.

Writer Katherine Jakeways (North by Northamptonshire) is described by The Radio Times as the 'new Victoria Wood' saying "her character comedy is so acutely observed and so sharp that it's in danger of causing permanent injury." Geoffrey Palmer has starred in some of the best comedies of the last thirty years 鈥揟he Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, Butterflies, Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, As Time Goes By.

George.... Geoffrey Palmer
Cathy.... Rosie Cavaliero
Liz Tucker.... Katherine Jakeways
Reindeer Handler.... John Dougall

Directed by James Robinson
A 大象传媒 Cymru Wales Production

44 minutes

Last on

Wed 19 Dec 2018 14:15

Credits

Role Contributor
George Geoffrey Palmer
Cathy Rosie Cavaliero
Liz Tucker Katherine Jakeways
Reindeer Handler John Dougall
Writer Katherine Jakeways
Director James Robinson

Broadcasts

  • Mon 19 Dec 2016 14:15
  • Wed 19 Dec 2018 14:15

Opening Lines

Opening Lines

John Yorke unpacks the themes behind the stories in Radio 4's weekend afternoon dramas.

The Shakespeare Sessions

The Shakespeare Sessions

Immerse yourself in Shakespeare鈥檚 world