Acropolis Now
Acropolis Now

Acropolis Now

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2000 - 2002
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

It is 408 BC, and there is all kinds of business going on at the Acropolis Fish Restaurant in Ancient Athens. Stars Alan Cox, Stephen Moore, Robert Hardy, Tom George, Rosemary Leach and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Games

At the Acropolis Fish Restaurant, philosophy takes a back seat when a chorus of former Olympic champions demands a free meal.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 26th December 2000
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 6th April 2009 10:30pm Radio 7
Thursday 25th February 2010 11:00pm Radio 7
Sunday 28th February 2010 4:00pm Radio 7
Wednesday 27th April 2011 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 31st August 2011 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 18th September 2012 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 8th January 2024 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 8th January 2024 2:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 8th January 2024 7:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 9th January 2024 4:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Alan Cox Aristophanes
Stephen Moore Heraclitus
Robert Hardy Socrates
Tom George Plato
Rosemary Leach Oracle
Rachel Atkins Xanthippe
Writing team
Lynne Truss Writer
Production team
Brian King Producer
Gavin Muir Chorus

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