1834. Copyright: BBC
1834
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2003
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Comedy series about a 21st Century English teacher from Cheadle Hulme who wakes up to find himself in Macclesfield - in 1834. Stars Michael Begley, Joe Caffrey, Kenneth Alan Taylor, Mark Chatterton, James Nickerson and more.
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 2003
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 6 (1 series)
- Stars
- Michael Begley, Joe Caffrey, Kenneth Alan Taylor, Mark Chatterton, James Nickerson, Toby Hadoke and Julia Rounthwaite
- Writer
- Jim Poyser
- Producer
- Polly Thomas
- Company
After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.
For the 21st Century Cheadle Hulme resident, finding himself suddenly in 1834 Macclesfield is, to say the least, a surprise.
Unable to glean any information on the situation from his faithful valet, Ned, Jim discovers that he is now Tarquin, third son of Lord Belport.
He has also acquired a suspicious brother, a spurned ex-girlfriend and an over-excited Luddite cum cauliflower farmer.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio