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2. Because Change Happenz

Rupert Hardacre returns to his ad agency with a new outlook and a new soulmate. Stars Nigel Havers. From 2021.

Rupert Hardacre returns to his advertising agency a changed man, after six weeks in the wilderness. He has a new beard, a new outlook and a new soulmate - visionary artist Lake.

For Amanda, Joe and Teddy, relief at his return soon turns to anxiety as Hardacre and Lake begin to remake the agency in their own image, adopting a more holistic approach to creativity.

As the rest of the team gradually warms to Lake, Joe finds himself increasingly isolated, and resolves to discover exactly what has happened to the Rupert Hardacre he thought he knew.

Edward Rowett's award-winning sitcom.

Hardacre .... Nigel Havers
Joe .... Mathew Baynton
Amanda .... Josie Lawrence
Teddy .... Rasmus Hardiker
Lake .... Rebekah Staton

Producer: Gordon Kennedy

An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2021.

14 days left to listen

28 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Mar 202118:30
  • Tue 16 Mar 202107:30
  • Tue 16 Mar 202117:30
  • Tue 16 Mar 202122:00
  • Wed 17 Mar 202105:30
  • Wednesday08:00
  • Wednesday13:00
  • Wednesday19:00
  • Thursday03:00