Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC
Bleak Expectations
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2007 - 2012
- 30 episodes (5 series)
Radio comedy following the adventures of Pip Bin as he struggles against the cruel plotting of his evil guardian Mr Gently Benevolent. Stars Tom Allen, Anthony Head, Richard Johnson, James Bachman, Susy Kane and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6 - A Life Sadly Smashed...Then Happily Restored A Bit
Things look grim for Pip as he faces a lengthy and highly prejudicial court case. Is he to be hanged, or will there be a last-minute escape followed by a thrilling chase, several duels, a jar of exotic jam and at least two weddings?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 19th September 2007
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 12th February 2010 | 11:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Sunday 14th February 2010 | 2:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Sunday 23rd January 2011 | 10:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Thursday 20th October 2011 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 1st March 2012 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 18th January 2015 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 26th May 2017 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Tom Allen | Young Pip |
| Anthony Head | Mr Gently Benevolent |
| Richard Johnson | Sir Philip Bin |
| James Bachman | Harry Biscuit |
| Susy Kane | Pippa Bin |
| Sarah Hadland | Lily |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Hardthrasher |
| Mark Perry | Thomas Bin |
| Celia Imrie | Aunt Lily |
| Mark Evans | Mr Wyckham-post-forburton... (The Lawyer) |
| Mark Evans | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |