Double Science. Image shows from L to R: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Double Science

Radio sitcom about two incompetent science teachers who work at a college that specialises in drama

Genre:
Sitcom
Broadcast:
2007 - 2008  (BBC Radio 4)
Episodes:
6 (pilot + 1 series)
Starring:
Ben Willbond, Justin Edwards, Raza Jaffrey, Rebecca Front, Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Writers:
Ben Willbond, Justin Edwards
Production:
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Forrresters is a sixth form college with a highly successful drama department run by the odious Danny Woods. For years, the science department at the college was a forgotten and neglected area where Colin and Kenneth could brew their own ales in peace and quiet. Kenneth even devised a self-assessment system where one class taught itself.

However the head of department Dr Oates died from a masssive coronary (probably induced by a butter chicken-laden diet). Alison Hatton his replacement is keen and wants to bring in new students. Nothing will be the same again.

Our Review: A fairly amusing new sitcom. The series did have its dull patches, but there were also some really strong moments. We'd love to see this get a second series.