Richard Wilson
Believe It!

Believe It!

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2012 - 2022
  • 23 episodes (6 series)

Richard Wilson narrates his autobiography. However not all of his bizarre and revealing stories are actually true. Also features David Tennant, Ian McKellen, Peter Capaldi, Antony Sher, John Sessions and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Rivals

Richard Wilson narrates his fictional autobiography. Did you know Sean Connery was offered the part of Victor Meldrew, before Richard Wilson? Neither did Richard, until Connery, his life-long rival, broke the news.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 16th May 2012
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 14th April 2013 7:15pm Radio 4
Friday 19th April 2013 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 19th April 2013 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 20th April 2013 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 21st April 2013 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 18th February 2016 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Wilson Richard
David Tennant Self
John Sessions Ensemble Actor
Lewis Macleod Ensemble Actor
Arabella Weir Ensemble Actor
Jane Slavin Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Jon Canter Writer
Production team
Clive Brill Producer

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