Based on the book by Audrey Carter. Read by Lynn Robertson Hay. Meet the Carter Family: Audrey, her husband Tom, their three nearly grown up sons Derek, Anthony and Martin, Pooky the cat and Samuel Smudge the dog. Tom was a high-flying businessman before the call to church ministry hit; he’s now a newly ordained minister in the Parish of St Jude's in the Church of England. Through a series of frank and often funny letters to God, Audrey gives us an unfiltered picture of life as a vicar’s wife. Stop the Parish, I Want to Get Off! was first broadcast on Premier Christian Radio in 1997-1998.
Audrey is unimpressed with the toilets where she and Tom are staying.
Audrey’s and Tom’s arrival on French soil is a bit undignified when their car breaks down.
Audrey and Tom set sail for France.
It’s the day before the big trip.
Preparation for the France trip continue, including making sure the car is in good shape
Sally’s antics continue to give Audrey headaches.
It’s the first anniversary of Tom’s ordination.
Opinions are split amongst the congregation of St Jude’s over a flock of sheep that graze in the churchyard.
Audrey resorts to telling a few fibs in order to help Tom have a restful day off.
The church fair is a huge success. Audrey is in shock.
It’s the last day of preparations before the big church fair.
St Jude’s attempts to get the men interested in baking with a ‘men-only’ cake contest as part of the church fair.
The flower festival at St Jude’s comes to a close.
St Jude’s plays host to a golden wedding anniversary celebration.
It’s Sea Sunday at St Jude’s; a time for maritime stories and prayers full of boat-related puns.