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Lancashire Shorts

Short audio plays ( 5-12 minutes) in a variety of genres, designed to amuse, delight and fox your imagination

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  1. 27

    Nasty Stuff

    Max and Leeann, a middle aged couple, are getting on just fine. What could possibly divide them? Listen on to find out.

  2. 26

    Driving Me Crazy

    On a car journey with a new partner. Things not going quite as smoothly as expected. Need a plan? Listen on to see what happens.....

  3. 25

    Return Leg

    Two senior agents returning from abroad in a hurry. Two juniors sent to look after them. What had they been doing that justified such a quick exit?Written as a tribute to the spy master, John le Carre.

  4. 24

    Spending Power

    It is not difficult to get into debt. It is more difficult to get out. This episode has been written to highlight the problems of debt and to recognise agencies like CAP ( Christians Against Poverty) who are supporting people in their journey out of debt.

  5. 23

    A Surprise Return

    A solicitor is busy trying to sort out a family will. And then she gets a surprise visitor. She has to think carefully about her response.

  6. 22

    Past Remembering

    Andrea embarks on a difficult conversation with her recently bereaved Mum, Lillie, and in the process discovers far more than she bargained for.

  7. 21

    The Cleaner

    It's a law firm, and one of the legal team starts a conversation with the cleaner. The result is both surprising and disturbing.

  8. 20

    Ready to Ramble

    A Walk in the Country. What could be easier to sort? Listen and find out.

  9. 19

    The Legend of Robin Hood

    When dealing with such a legendary figure it is important to be factually correct. Isn't it?

  10. 18

    Wait Gain

    Interesting what you can learn whilst in the Waiting Room of a GP's surgery.

  11. 17

    Expensive Proceedings

    Must be serious if the Police are interviewing a barrister. Listen and find out why.

  12. 16

    Educating Frank

    In this tribute to Willy Russell, Rita and Frank visit the theatre.

  13. 15

    Key Mishap

    Rachel is in a spot of bother. She decides to call her Dad for help......

  14. 14

    Door to Door

    A salesman arrives at the door, with an unusual item to sell. See how he gets on in this intriguing episode...

  15. 13

    The Receptionist

    We've all encountered the receptionist at the GP's surgery. But it is not an easy job, Listen to these conversations to appreciate what is happening.

  16. 12

    90% Proof

    A conference of Mathematicians no less, and one delegate has a point to prove.

  17. 11

    Couch Conversation

    You've developed an obsession. There is a cure, it just needs finding......

  18. 10

    Marlowe meets Downton Abbey

    A private investigator called Marlowe arrives at the door of a stately mansion. Listen to see why he has been called and what he sets out to do.

  19. 9

    At Your Service

    You've booked your car in for a service. Can you out manoeuvre the mechanic?

  20. 8

    Number 3

    A third child on the way. Call in the cavalry, aka Granny and Grandad.

  21. 7

    A Walk on the Mild Side

    Larry and Monty are about to take their owner for a walk....

  22. 6

    Banksy Challenged

    Who is this street artist that the Constable has come across?

  23. 5

    Taxi Journey

    Rob and Jane are in a taxi on their way to a clinic in Switzerland.Listen in to their conversation as they prepare to arrive.

  24. 4

    Speed Dating

    A date of sorts. But is all as it seems?

  25. 3

    Minecrafts

    What if you have a great idea about bringing an unused mine shaft back into action? Listen on to see what happens.

  26. 2

    Donald's Duck Soup

    Rufus T Firewall and his friend ( most of the time) Rigatoni, are assisting Mrs Vanderbilt to remove President Donald from the kingdom of Melania.Will they be successful? Listen on..

  27. 1

    Almost Ready

    Tony and Joan are going to visit their daughter and son-in-law in Manchester. But will they make it?

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Short audio plays ( 5-12 minutes) in a variety of genres, designed to amuse, delight and fox your imagination

HOSTED BY

Phil Taylor

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Short audio plays ( 5-12 minutes) in a variety of genres, designed to amuse, delight and fox your imagination

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Lancashire Shorts is created and hosted by Phil Taylor.
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