Roaches Coaches Podcast

Roaches Coaches

FADS
Join struggling small-town bus depot owner Keith Roache and his hapless team as they do their best to get the buses out even though times are tough. Having fallen upon hard times, Keith does his best but he’s always one step behind lazy Jimmy, hopeless Carol, desperate Mags, womaniser Kenny, naïve William, and camp Laurence. (A FADS production, directed by Ian Kidd.)
Bonus episode: From Stagecoach to Stage
Using his new celebrity status as a calling card,  Laurence tries to kick-start his big break into the theatre scene in this short special episode. Narrator: Anna Foran Laurence: Ian Kidd Receptionist: Lucy Kidd Wee Granny: Maggie Kidd Written and recorded by Ian Kidd.  Produced by Sam Yoffe and Ian Kidd.  Original music by Stuart Kidd.
Jan 7, 2021
3 min
Bonus episode: Christmas Carol
You can't have Christmas without some carols.  Roaches Coaches' office manager Carol had a lovely Christmas in a Covid bubble with Willie.  In this special short episode, Carol sends her seasons greetings to you all. Written, performed, and recorded by Sarah Walker. Produced by Sam Yoffe and Ian Kidd. Original music by Stuart Kidd.
Dec 30, 2020
4 min
Episode 1 - Bridge Into Troubled Waters
In this first full length episode, Keith reveals that the business is in trouble.  Carol tries to solve his problems, a new driver arrives, and Jimmy wishes he'd worn his glasses before taking a short-cut. See the characters at the Roaches Coaches website:  https://www.fintrydrama.org.uk/about-roaches-coaches Narrator: Anna Foran Carol: Sarah Walker Jimmy: Kevin Boland Keith: Nigel Pope William: Laura Cranstoun Kenny: Andy Barr Mags: Jeannie Woodburn Laurence: Ian Kidd Lady Gallacher: Gerry Eckersley Young Woman on Bus: Heather Stewart Tarty Woman on Bus: Luci Rooney The Heavy: Chris Goodall Mark the Shark: John Steele Music: Stuart Kidd Production team: Sam Yoffe, Laura Cranstoun, Ian Kidd
Dec 8, 2020
39 min
Roaches Coaches - Join us for a journey
Next stop: Roaches Coaches Join struggling small-town bus depot owner/manager Keith Roache and his hapless team as they do their best to get the buses out despite vandalism, terrorism, extreme feminism and a severe lack of optimism. Having fallen upon hard times, Keith does his best but he’s always one step behind lazy Jimmy, hopeless Carol, desperate Mags, womaniser Kenny, naïve William, and camp Laurence. Join them on a journey! A FADS production, written and directed by Ian Kidd.
Jul 13, 2020
1 min