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5. Old Acquaintance

Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?Series 1
Episode 5 of 5

After a windfall, Selina tells Florence she plans to move out, but will she? Stars Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. From 2022.

Florence has mixed feelings when Selina tells her she’s moving out as she’s sold the movie rights to her book and is rich again.

But disaster strikes as Selina trashes a national treasure on a live TV appearance. And daughter Lucy cancels her round-the-world yacht voyage to confront the sisters with a devastating question…

Written by Veep writer David Quantick.

Florence .... Dawn French
Selina .... Jennifer Saunders
Mrs Ragnarrok .... Rebecca Front
Lucy .... Lisa McGrillis
All the men .... Alistair McGowan

“The leads’ natural chemistry, plus David Quantick’s witty script… make for an enjoyable comedy with series potential” The Observer

“It’s as slick, dark and funny as one would expect – but surely this cannot be a one-off? The ending alone leaves us begging for a series” Radio Times

“French and Saunders sparkle with a magic that is so rarely heard in new radio comedies that I’d almost forgotten it was possible” Daily Telegraph

Producer: Liz Anstee

A CPL production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2022.

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28 minutes

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Tue 8 Sep 202608:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 6 May 202211:30
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