First Listen: Ed Reardon's Week (Series 5)

An absolute gem of a sitcom, with an absolute gem of a sitcom character. In Ed Reardon's Week, writers Christopher Douglas (who plays Ed) and Andrew Nickolds have created a perfect character for a Radio 4 sitcom.

Maybe I was once married to Ed Reardon. I know him so well. He grumbles (accurately but ineffectively), grinds out the words (but without much reward), is always broke (and always will be). But, my word, he is funny. And true. Especially now the more successful Mary (Sally Grace) has entered his life, buoying him up, buying the drinks, at war with his cat. I have been half in love with easeful Ed, creation of Christopher Douglas (who also plays him) and Andrew Nickolds, since he first appeared. Now he's back, Radio 4's a cheerier place.

The misanthropic writer returns for a new series of the award-winning sitcom by Christopher Douglas (who also plays Reardon) and Andrew Nickolds. Unmissable.