Pick Ups: The Complete Series 1 and 2

The darkly comic ups and downs of a Manchester taxi company Dave is one of Irwell Cars' best drivers, although his life doesn't always reflect that. A run-down office with an uncertain future, Irwell Cars isn't offering Dave much - except the chance to pine after Lind, the long-suffering radio operator and his secret crush, and panic over what will become of him if the firm closes. Add in a crucial darts match, a 'Brief Encounter' themed date night, some former school bullies and a rather difficult omelette, and Dave is beginning to feel like even his pick ups are bringing him down... Each episode shares a self-contained tale from the backseat tippers of the after-hours city, as well as unravelling a little more of the life stories of the bantering drivers as they navigate the hard shoulder of a thing called life. Starring John Thomson ( Cold Feet , The Fast Show ), Sally Lindsay ( Coronation Street , Mount Pleasant ), Lesley Sharp ( Scott & Bailey , Clocking Off ), Suranne Jones ( Doctor Foster , Gentleman Jack ), Paul Loughran ( Emmerdale Farm , Blue Murder ) and Ash Tandon ( Bodyguard , The Phantom of the Open ), this dark comedy about unrequited love, lost opportunities, and earning a (mostly) honest wage is just the listen for fans of Deep Trouble , To Hull and Back , and Reluctant Persuaders . Cast and credits Lind - Sally Lindsay (Series 1) Lind - Lesley Sharp (Series 2) Mike / Kenny / Timmy / Taffy - John Thomson (Series 1) Mike - Paul Loughran (Series 2) Dave / Doctor - Philip Rowson Alan / Rebel / Brad - Ash Tandon (Series 1) Rebel - Parvez Qadir (Series 2) Drunk - Mark E. Smith Teri - Claire Bleasdale Andrew - Paul Warriner Pat - Andrew Grose Tony - Lee Warburton Jess - Fiona Clarke Olive - Lisa George Stevie - Suranne Jones Carol-Ann - Anne Hornby Shelly - Naomi Radcliffe Ashley - Jonathan Mayor Darren - Chris Hoyle Tanya - Janie Connolly Simon De Vere - James Quinn Johnny - Peter Keeley With Claire Coleman Written by Ian Kershaw Produced by Paul Hardy First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 10 January - 14 February 2008 (Series 1), 15 October - 19 November 2009 (Series 2) ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd