Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC
Party

Party

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2010 - 2018
  • 13 episodes (3 series)

Political satire about five young adults who want to change the world but have no idea how, and little idea why. Stars Tom Basden, Tim Key, Jonny Sweet, Anna Crilly and Katy Wix

Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet), Mel (Anna Crilly). Copyright: BBC

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
2010 - 2018
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
13 (3 series)
Stars
Tom Basden, Tim Key, Jonny Sweet, Anna Crilly and Katy Wix
Writer
Tom Basden
Producer
Julia McKenzie
Company

Based on the award-winning play from the 2009 Edinburgh Festival, Party is written by Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and Cowards member, Tom Basden. It explores what happens when a group of people try and change the world.

Four young idealists have decided to form a new political party to save the world from itself. The new fifth member, Duncan, sets about saving the world from them.

A suburban garden shed is the setting, as the adolescent adults debate forming their own political party. From the perils of electing a leader and choosing a party name through to the finer intricacies of Foreign and Environmental policy, this comedy satirises the ambitions, hypocrisy and naivety of those who choose to try to change the world.

Party is about small minds tackling big issues - China, sex trafficking, cycle lanes, unfair trade coffee, whether to call the party 'The Friendly Party' or 'Gladios', and when, exactly, they should break to eat a cake.

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 10th March 2010 at 6:30pm on BBC Radio 4
Most recent repeats

Recording details

  • Pleasance Theatre (London) - Series 1
  • The Comedy Store (London) - Series 2
  • BBC Radio Theatre - Series 2-3

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