Episode 14: Tim strikes it rich

Tim: Can I help you madam? Customer: I’m looking for a man’s watch. Tim: Well we have a sumptuous selection here: sports, evening, everyday watches. Do you see anything you like? Customer: Oh, I rather like that one. Tim: Impeccable taste, madam. Now, just take it over to the cash till there and they’ll wrap […]

Episode 13: Tim spills the beans

Tim: So how was the cinema for you two love birds? Alice: How many times do I have to say this – that wasn’t a date! Tim: Whoa, easy tiger! Hey this’ll put a smile on your face. Guess who our landlord is? Alice: How should I know? We give the money to Helen and […]

Episode 12: After the film

Michal: Well that rom-com was much better than I expected. It was really romantic. Thank you. Alice: Oh, it was my pleasure. Michal: Would you like to do it again – go out on another date with me? Alice: Another date? Michal, that wasn’t a date we were on there. Michal: It wasn’t? Oh, I […]

Episode 11: Phoning the landlord

Helen: Hi, dad it’s Helen Dad: Hello my dear, how are you? Helen: Studying hard as ever, dad. Can I ask you something as our landlord? Our lease says that we’re not allowed animals in the flat. Well, is there a way that we could get around that? You see, Alice found this kitten and […]

Episode 10: Choosing a film

Alice: Oh, what do you fancy seeing? There’s Must Love Dogs – a rom-com. Oh I love romantic comedies, don’t you? Pride and Prejudice is on – I adore period dramas. You know all those fine ladies and gents from ages ago, long dresses and grand houses. What kind of films do you like – action, adventure, musicals? Michal: […]

Episode 9: The favour

Michal: I’m going to see a film tonight. Will anyone like to come with me? Alice: Oh I’d love to Michal but I have to iron all these shirts for Tim. Helen: Look, why don’t you go with Michal and I’ll iron the shirts? Michal: Oh Helen, that’s so kind of you. Alice: But don’t […]

Episode 8: The newcomer

Alice: Hi Michal! Look what I found in a box, near the rubbish bins outside the hospital. Can you believe someone wanted to throw her away! Isn’t she adorable? Michal: What are you going to call her? How about Bronka? That’s a good Polish name. Alice: Mm, I think she looks more like a Co-Co…Oh, […]

Episode 7: Paying the rent

Helen: Oh no, it’s that time of the month again – time to pay the rent. Tim: Comes round fast enough, doesn’t it? Alice: Yeah and I’m so broke just now. I don’t know where my money goes. Tim: You need to tighten your belt Alice. Well, I’m fairly flush this month, want me to […]

Episode 6: Breakfast time

Tim: Morning, campers! Alice: Ooh, not so loud, my head’s killing me. Michal: I’m feel awful too. I’ve got a pain stomach. My head hurts….. Tim: Welcome to your first British hangover Michal! What you need now is a good fry-up. Alice: Bleugh! Oh, morning Helen. You look as bad as I feel. Have you […]

Episode 5: Helen at home

Helen: Hello? Mum: Hello? Helen? It’s mum here. How are you my dear? Studying hard? You know how much your degree means to your father and me. Helen: I was studying before you phoned me! Listen, I need your advice. I’m in love! But he doesn’t even notice me. He only has eyes for Alice. […]