Bird Island. Image shows from L to R: Jane (Katy Wix), Ben (Reece Shearsmith), Graham (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Mother (Alison Steadman). Copyright: BBC
Bird Island
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2012 - 2014
- 8 episodes (2 series)
Radio sitcom about a scientist working in the Antarctic, written by Katy Wix. Also features Reece Shearsmith, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Alison Steadman.
- Series 1, Episode 1 repeated at 11:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 2
Ben tests out a new coat, suitable for the cold climate and Jane celebrates her birthday.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 11th May 2014
- Time
- 7:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 16th May 2014 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 16th May 2014 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 17th May 2014 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 18th May 2014 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 21st September 2016 | 11:15pm | Radio 4 |
| Saturday 12th May 2018 | 10:35pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 4th April 2021 | 10:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 9th March 2023 | 11:15pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Reece Shearsmith | Ben |
| Julian Rhind-Tutt | Graham |
| Katy Wix | Jane |
| Katy Wix | Writer |
| Tilusha Ghelani | Producer |