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 3, Episode 2 - A Now Grim Life Yet More Grimified
Pip Bin faces his most gruelling fate yet at the hands of his evil undead ex-guardian and an enormous quantity of cheese. But can the spirits of Harvest Festival past, present and future show him a way to redemption?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 5th November 2009
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 21st January 2011 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Thursday 5th July 2012 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 24th June 2014 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 10th December 2015 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 29th March 2018 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 25th November 2019 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 5th May 2021 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 17th February 2023 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 17th February 2023 | 2:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 17th February 2023 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 18th February 2023 | 5:30am | 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 | Wackwallop |
| Sarah Hadland | Ripely |
| Mark Evans | Ensemble Actor |
| Mark Evans | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |