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It’s Nat's driving test and she’s apprehensive. So is driving instructor Ken. Stars Samantha Spiro and Bill Paterson.

It is Nat's driving test, and she is viewing it with great apprehension - as, for different reasons, is her instructor Ken.

Conclusion of Christopher William Hill's comedy drama is about driving lessons, dominant mothers and unexpected friendships.

Nat, a harassed middle-aged teacher, who sees her life rapidly drifting away from her, is desperate to pass her driving test on the anniversary of her father's death.

It is his money that has helped pay for her instruction.

Ken, her much older driving instructor, has understandable doubts about his pupil's chances. But he also finds himself increasingly drawn to his client.

Their unlikely friendship develops over the course of Nat's final week before her test - despite, or perhaps because of, the distractions provided by Nat's needy and larger-than-life mother, Suki.

Nat .... Samantha Spiro
Ken .... Bill Paterson
Suki .... Alison Steadman
Waitress .... Nicole Bartlett

Original Music: David Chilton

Director: Gordon House

A Goldhawk Essential production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4, first broadcast in February 2017.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 14 Jun 2025 03:45

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Credits

Role Contributor
Ken Bill Paterson
Nat Samantha Spiro
Suki Alison Steadman
Waitress Nicole Bartlett
Director Gordon House
Writer Christopher William Hill

Broadcasts

  • Fri 3 Feb 2017 10:45
  • Fri 3 Feb 2017 19:45
  • Fri 13 Jun 2025 08:45
  • Fri 13 Jun 2025 13:45
  • Fri 13 Jun 2025 19:45
  • Sat 14 Jun 2025 03:45