Candle & Bell

10/11/2025

Hear all about one of our latest projects Doppleganger for BBC Three with a write up on the fabulous Alison Carr!

Thank you Cultured North East 🙏

Alison Carr has spent years seeing her stories being told on stage. Now her imagination has been let loose on screen for a new short film produced by North East company Candle and Bell

10/11/2025

📣Series 2 starts Wednesday📣

A guide to the 9 episodes across the 2 series of Tom And Lauren Are Going OOT!.

10/11/2025

***2 days to go ***

We loved listening to Series 1 of ‘Tom and Lauren Are Going OOT’ on BBC Sounds and now the countdown is on for Series 2.

On Wednesday evening from 11pm on BBC Radio 4 you will finally find out what Tom and Lauren get up to next. From a funeral to a hen do, a quiz night to the Great North Run - YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT in this second series. Five episodes of mayhem and hilarity will transport you into the world of Tom and Lauren where neighbour Neil (Julian Clary), cousin Becca (Louise Young Comedy) and Tom’s sister Tilly (Sarah Balfour) add to the shenanigans. Catch it here https://bbc.in/4r1PTeW

‘Tom & Lauren Are Going OOT!’ is a Candle & Bell production for BBC Radio 4.

Tom has booked a holiday for them both, but he's never flown with a budget airline before.

07/11/2025

We are so excited about Series 2 of our radio comedy series for the BBC, broadcasting next week. 😁

‘Tom and Lauren are Going OOT!’ Series 2 premieres on Wednesday 12th November at 11pm on BBC Radio 4 and after on BBC Sounds with episodes 1 and 2 running back to back. 🥳

The show stars the dynamic duo of Lauren Pattison and Tom Machell, who also penned the series, promising lots of laughs and charm. 🤩

🌟Written by North East talent
🌟Produced by North East talent
🌟Starring North East talent
🌟Made by North East production company Candle & Bell
🌟Recorded at the Pride Media Centre in Gateshead

Producer Zahra Zomorrodian said of the show,
“It’s an honour to have the opportunity to bring more laughter from Tom & Lauren to BBC Radio 4’s listeners. Producing this second series once again from the region using North East talent is something we’re very proud of. We can’t wait to share series 2 with you all.”

‘Tom & Lauren are Going OOT!’ is a Candle & Bell production for BBC Radio 4.

📷© Candle & Bell Limited | Paul Stephenson

06/11/2025

Thank you for being such lovely hosts over the past two days filming with .goose and
Met so many amazing people doing incredible things. 🧡🧡

05/11/2025

📢Comedy fans📢

⭐The final episode of Series 1 of Tom & Lauren Are Going OOT! can be heard tonight on at 11pm ⭐

In Episode 4 – Three’s a Crowd - Lauren’s love sick cousin Becca is recovering at the flat following her latest breakup. Tom tries to help her through her troubles so she can leave as soon as possible.

You can catch all episodes of Series 1 on now https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0021xqg and don't despair - Series 2 is out next week! 🎉🎉🎉

Tom & Lauren are Going Oot! is a Candle & Bell production for BBC Radio 4.
📷© Candle & Bell Limited | Paul Stephenson

30/10/2025

Great to have your support North East Screen. What a fantastic event organised by BBC Writers.

Catch Doppleganger on BBC Three in 2026!

30/10/2025

From Gateshead to the biggest screen in the UK... So lovely to see Doppelganger on the BFI IMAX.
Many thanks to for organising it.

Catch Doppelganger on BBC3 in 2026!

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29/10/2025

📣There's another chance to catch episode 3 of Tom & Lauren Are Going OOT! tonight live on BBC Radio 4 at 11pm.📣

In the third episode of series 1 – Golf for Orphans - Lauren forgets about an important work do and rushes to get her and Tom out the house in time. Neil ‘borrows’ Lauren’s new outfit for a special night out.

You can also catch up on all of series 1 on BBC Sounds ➡️https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0021xqj/episodes/player It's great fun, give this Geordie production a listen!

Tom & Lauren are Going OOT! is a Candle & Bell production for BBC Radio 4.

© Candle & Bell Limited | Paul Stephenson

29/10/2025

Out on location...

24/10/2025

So pleased we can talk about this project now.

Our short film Doppleganger is part of Long Story Short, an initiative from and will be released on and early in 2026. 😁

Can’t wait for you to see it!

BBC Writers’ Long Story Short pairs emerging UK talent with regional producers. North East’s Alison Carr and Candle & Bell shine with Doppleganger.

23/10/2025

📣In other news today 📣

Our new short drama has been announced, part of Long Story Short from for release on BBC Three early in 2026.

Read the full announcement here ⬇️

The new talent initiative from BBC Writers is pairing fresh voices with local production companies to develop ambitious short films