Set in the heart of Lewisham, Rum Punch serves up laughter, warmth, and plenty of family drama. It aired on BBC Radio 4 on 4 December 2025, created and written by Travis Jay. The award-winning sitcom follows a multigenerational Caribbean family trying to balance their personal dreams with the daily demands of running a family restaurant.
Across its four episodes, Rum Punch introduces listeners to a lively cast of characters, each bringing their own energy to the story. Marley, played by Travis Jay, chases ambition with enthusiasm, whether it’s joining a legendary gym or signing up for a marathon just for competition. Taylor, played by Kyrah Gray, searches for inspiration and purpose and often finds herself caught between creativity and chaos. Angie, played by Angie Le Mar, anchors the family with strong opinions and sharp humour, while Delroy, played by Eddie Nestor, constantly tries to keep both business and relationships afloat.
Each episode explores everyday moments with a comic twist. From awkward date nights and gym dreams to kitchen rivalries and last-minute birthday parties, the series finds humour in the small struggles of family life, which make it highly relatable. Episode four, Celebrating to the Max, which airs on 18 December, raises the stakes with a high-risk party plan and a special guest appearance by Maxi Priest.
Produced by Avalon Television for BBC Radio 4, Rum Punch blends sharp writing with familiar Caribbean rhythms and experiences. With its focus on family, ambition, and community, the series offers listeners a warm, funny, and relatable slice of Caribbean life in London, best enjoyed like its namesake, shared and savoured.
