Groucho Marx
A Year At The Races

A Year At The Races

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2015
  • 1 episode

Radio 4 comedy drama focusing on a fictional working relationship between Groucho Marx and a young star-struck fan. Stars Toby Jones, Jenna Augen, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Ewan Bailey.

Key details

Genre
Comedy Drama
Broadcast
2015
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
1
Stars
Toby Jones, Jenna Augen, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Ewan Bailey
Writer
Neil Brand
Director
Helen Perry
Producer
Helen Perry
Company

Nearing the end of his career Groucho Marx meets a young star-struck fan, who also happens to be a wisecracking horse doctor. Determined to keep her idol's star shining, she attempts to teach the old funny man some new comedy tricks.

A fast-talking comedy drama about fame and the lasting power of a witty-one-liner.

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Monday 6th April 2015 at 2:15pm on BBC Radio 4
Episode length
45 minutes
All previous repeats
  • Tuesday 25th February 2020 at 9:15pm on Radio 4 Extra
  • Tuesday 25th February 2020 at 11:15am on Radio 4 Extra

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