Radio 2's Comedy Showcase - Father Figure

In the first of five brand new comedies, written especially for Radio 2, Jason Byrne experiences a disastrous first day as a house husband. Father Figure is a fast-paced sitcom written by Jason Byrne [following two series of his eponymous Radio 2 show], with additional material by Andrew Collins (6 Music presenter and champion of 1983, whose writing credits include the BBC One sitcom Not Going Out]. It stars Jason Byrne, as well as Sharon Horgan [Pulling], Pauline McLynn [Father Ted], Michael Smiley [Spaced], Paul Putner [Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle], and West End star Paul Nicholas [Just Good Friends]. The series showcases an array of comic talent, including Simon Nye, Caroline Quentin, Mathew Horne, Kevin Eldon, Stewart Lee, Liza Tarbuck, Tim Minchin, Miriam Margolyes, Michael Kitchen, and Rhys Thomas.