Candle & Bell start recording the second series of their hit BBC Radio 4 show, Tom and Lauren Are Going OOT!, the first re-commission of a radio series in the North East by an independent production company.
The radio comedy penned by and starring local talent, Tom Machell and comedian Lauren Pattison, is back for series two with guest stars Julian Clary and Louise Young also returning.
Listeners can expect more shenanigans from Tom and Lauren, with Geordie humour, laugh out loud moments and five episodes of the Radio 4 sitcom to look forward to.
Writer and star Lauren Pattison said; “I’m delighted that we’ve been trusted with a series two for Tom and Lauren. We had so much fun writing the first series and bringing these characters to life, and it’s great to see people backing great comedy made in the North East.”
The first series, broadcast in August last year, was the first radio comedy series produced by Candle & Bell and proved very popular, with Lauren and Tom’s charm, relatability and humour succeeding in attracting listeners.
Writer and star Tom Machell added; “I’m absolutely thrilled to be back for series 2! The response to series 1 was incredible, a huge thank you to everyone who listened, shared, and came along for the ride. Lauren and I are scribbling away, and we can’t wait to share more of the chaos, mishaps, and unexpected adventures that Tom and Lauren (plus Neil and Barbara) stumble into this time around. Working with Lauren is so much fun, and getting the chance to make another season of this show (thanks to Candle & Bell and BBC Radio 4) in the North East really is the cherry on top.”
With a third BBC Small Indie Fund awarded earlier this year and a new Executive Producer recently appointed, audio development and production at the fast growing indie is ramping up.
“We’ve never been busier,” said Maria Caruana Galizia, producer of the show and MD of Candle & Bell, “we’ve just completed filming a BBC Three short film in the region and we have a number of other big projects in the pipeline. I’m delighted to be working with Tom and Lauren once again, producing the second series of this show in the North East. It’s such a treat to work with local talent and local voices. We can’t wait to bring you the second instalment of the misadventures of this loveable couple. The series will be recorded at the Pride Media Centre in Gateshead working with a talented northern team with Katherine Armitage directing."
The new series will be available for listeners on BBC Sounds and on BBC Radio 4 in 2026. You can find all four episodes of Series 1 available on BBC Sounds now https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0021xqj/episodes/player
