In August 2024 Series 1 of Tom and Lauren Are Going OOT! aired on BBC Radio 4.
"Tom and Lauren Are Going OOT!" follows the misadventures of Tom and Lauren, a millennial couple from Newcastle upon Tyne, as they navigate one of life’s greatest challenges - leaving the house on time. Known for their sharp comedic timing and relatable humour, Pattison and Machell bring their unique voices to this refreshing new series that promises to leave listeners in stitches.
The show will feature special guest appearances by the hilarious Louise Young and the iconic Julian Clary, adding an extra layer of comedy and star power to the series. Listeners can expect laugh out loud moments, a barnstorming performance from Julian Clary, and plenty of Geordie humour.
Lauren Pattison has established herself as a breakout star of the comedy scene and has been nominated twice at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival. Tom Machell is an award-winning writer and actor known for his work on Vera, Hullraisers and The Emily Atack Show. Together Pattison and Machell write and star in the radio 4 sitcom.
Watch our behind the scenes series of Tom and Lauren Are Going OOT! on YouTube.
The show features hilarious performances by Julian Clary and Louise Young. Louise was nominated for best newcomer show at the Edinburgh Festival in 2023, and is fast becoming one of the rising stars of comedy in the country. Louise plays Becca, Lauren’s cousin. Julian Clary, a beloved comedian and entertainer, has been recognised for his work on stage and screen collecting multiple awards and accolades. He stars as Tom and Lauren’s nosey neighbour Neil.
Producer Maria Caruana Galizia said of the show, “Working with Tom and Lauren has been an absolute pleasure. We all wanted to produce something that listeners would find hilarious. It’s really important that woven into the comedy is a sense of modern day Newcastle, the people and sense of humour that is so prevalent throughout the city”.
“The Geordie sense of humour is legendary. It’s an honour to be able to share it with Radio 4 listeners,” added Producer Zahra Zomorrodian.
Writer and performer Tom Machell is equally passionate about working in his native Newcastle “It’s just the best thing in the world to finally be able to write something for Newcastle, record it in Newcastle with a bunch of Geordies (+ a couple of honoury. ) our city is a melting pot of talent and hopefully paves the way for more people to invest in North East Creatives.”
Of his special guest starring appearance, Julian Clary said “The scripts were brilliant and I can now understand a Geordie accent. Happy Days.”
The series was recorded at the Pride Media Centre in Gateshead, with Katherine Armitage directing, Tom Glenwright as studio engineer and edited by Philip Quinton. Steve Doherty of Giddy Goat Productions was executive producer.
You can listen to the program on BBC SOUNDS by following this link: