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A Very Private Man

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 2
  • 1981
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom starring Rodney Bewes and Ann Bell as a young couple who decide to leave the frenzy of the city for the serenity of the country. Also features Marlene Sidaway, Daphne Oxenford, Peter Wheeler and Paula Tilbrook.

  • An episode is repeated Friday at 7am on Radio 4 Extra

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1981
Channel
BBC Radio 2
Episodes
6 (1 series)
Stars
Rodney Bewes, Ann Bell, Marlene Sidaway, Daphne Oxenford, Peter Wheeler and Paula Tilbrook
Writer
Terry Gregson
Producer
Ron McDonnell
Company

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Thursday 22nd January 1981 at 10pm on BBC Radio 2
Next repeats
  1. Friday at 7am on Radio 4 Extra
  2. Friday at 12pm on Radio 4 Extra
  3. Friday at 6pm on Radio 4 Extra
  4. Saturday at 2am on Radio 4 Extra
  5. Episode 6: Friday 27th June at 7am on Radio 4 Extra
  6. Episode 6: Friday 27th June at 12pm on Radio 4 Extra
  7. Episode 6: Friday 27th June at 6pm on Radio 4 Extra
  8. Episode 6: Saturday 28th June at 2am on Radio 4 Extra
Most recent repeats
  • Saturday 14th June 2025 at 2:00am on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 4
  • Friday 13th June 2025 at 6:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 4
  • Friday 13th June 2025 at 12:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 4

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