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Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip (Richard Johnson). Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Bleak Expectations

Bleak Expectations - Production Details

Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head). Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

"Radio comedy following the adventures of Pip Bin as he struggles against the cruel plotting of his evil guardian Mr Gently Benevolent"

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Comedy Details
Comedy Type:Radio Sitcom
Broadcast:Wed 15th August 2007 - Thu 3rd December 2009  (Radio 4)
Episode Count:18 (3 series)
Production Company :British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Filming Locations:Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre
Laugh Track:YES, Live Audience
Regular Cast
Richard Johnson ... Sir Philip
Tom Allen ... Young Pip
Anthony Head ... Mr Gently Benevolent
Laurence Howarth ... Mr Parsimonious (Series 1-2)
Geoffrey Whitehead ... Hardthrasher (Series 1)
Susy Kane ... Pippa Bin
Perdita Weeks ... Poppy Bin (Series 1)
Sarah Hadland ... Lily
James Bachman ... Harry Biscuit
Mark Perry ... Thomas Bin (Series 1)
Celia Imrie ... Aunt Lily (Series 1)
Geoffrey Whitehead ... Sternbeater (Series 2)
Sarah Hadland ... Ripely (Series 2-3)
Geoffrey Whitehead ... Wackwallop (Series 3)
Mark Evans ... Ensemble (Various Roles)
Writing Team
Mark Evans ... Writer
Production Team
Gareth Edwards ... Producer

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