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 3 - A Recovery All Made Miserable
Young Pip is nursed back to health by the Reverend Fecund and his hideously ugly daughter Ripley.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 21st August 2008
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 26th July 2010 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Sunday 13th February 2011 | 10:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Thursday 19th April 2012 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 17th February 2014 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 17th February 2014 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 18th February 2014 | 2:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 9th July 2015 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 27th October 2017 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 23rd September 2019 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 2nd December 2022 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 2nd December 2022 | 4:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 3rd December 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 |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Sternbeater |
| Sarah Hadland | Ripely |
| David Mitchell | Mr Godly Fecund |
| Mark Evans | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |