Episode 20: A date by the river

Helen: Oh Michal, that river cruise was fantastic. Michal: It was lovely seeing all those famous buildings, wasn’t it? Helen: Yes, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye all looked so impressive in the winter light, didn’t they? Michal: You look lovely in the winter light too you know. Helen: Oh Michal, […]

Episode 19: Tim’s reward

Tim: Hello I’m calling from McCarthy’s. I helped you when you were looking at watches the other day. Customer: Yes? Tim: I think I’ve found something of yours. Have you lost anything? Customer: Not that I’ve noticed. No, nothing seems to be missing. Tim: Well, you dropped £150! Customer: Really! Tim: Yes. Now, how can […]

Episode 18: Emergency

Alice: Oh it’s so quiet tonight! You could hear a pin drop. Gives me a chance to catch up on my reading. Man: Quick, quick! Get a doctor! Alice: She’s just gone for a break. What’s the matter? Man: I don’t know. It’s my son. He’s stopped breathing. Alice: Oh no! Wait a minute, I’ll […]

Episode 17: Booking tickets*

Agent: Good morning, London Attractions. Michal: I’d like to book two tickets for next week. For River Boat cruise please. Agent: OK. When? Michal: Next Thuesday. Agent: Sorry? Michal: Thuesday. Agent: I’m sorry sir, is that Tuesday the first or Thursday the third? Michal: Thursday the third. Agent: Right, and what time would you like? […]

Episode 16: A kitchen romance

Michal: Oh Bronka! I’m so miserable! Alice doesn’t want to go out with me. Helen: Oh sorry, Michal. Am I interrupting something here? Michal: No, no, I’m just pouring my heart out to Bronka. Helen: Oh yeah, I found out that Alice gave you a knock-back but it’s not the end of the world. There […]

Episode 15: A heart-to-heart

Helen: Hello? Alice: Hi Helen. Helen: What’s up Alice? Alice: It’s so quiet at work I thought I’d give you a ring. A little bird told me that the landlord is your dad! Helen: How did you find out? Alice: Never mind about that. Why have you been keeping it a secret for so long? […]

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 […]