Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC
Bleak Expectations
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2007 - 2012
- 30 episodes (5 series)
Radio comedy following the adventures of Pip Bin as he struggles against the cruel plotting of his evil guardian Mr Gently Benevolent. Stars Tom Allen, Anthony Head, Richard Johnson, James Bachman, Susy Kane and more.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 2 - A Re-Kippered Life Smashed Some More
Pip and Harry find themselves building an entire railway network in their bid to catch the evil Mr Gently Benevolent.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 14th August 2008
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 19th July 2010 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Sunday 6th February 2011 | 10:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Thursday 12th April 2012 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 10th February 2014 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 10th February 2014 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 11th February 2014 | 2:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 2nd July 2015 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 20th October 2017 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 16th September 2019 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 25th November 2022 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 25th November 2022 | 4:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 26th November 2022 | 4:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Tom Allen | Young Pip |
| Anthony Head | Mr Gently Benevolent |
| Richard Johnson | Sir Philip Bin |
| James Bachman | Harry Biscuit |
| Susy Kane | Pippa Bin |
| Sarah Hadland | Lily |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Sternbeater |
| Laurence Howarth | Mr Parsimonious |
| Mark Evans | Ensemble Actor |
| Mark Evans | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |