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 3, Episode 3 - A Sort Of Fine Life De-Niced Completely
Pip Bin strives to improve working conditions in his Bin factory, and to end poverty once and for all using Harry Biscuit's anti-poverty cannon. But will his quest distract him from a dastardly plan to steal London and sell it to the French?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 12th November 2009
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Friday 28th January 2011 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
Thursday 12th July 2012 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Tuesday 1st July 2014 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Thursday 17th December 2015 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Thursday 5th April 2018 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Monday 2nd December 2019 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Wednesday 12th May 2021 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Friday 24th February 2023 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Friday 24th February 2023 | 2:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Friday 24th February 2023 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Saturday 25th February 2023 | 5:30am | 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 | Wackwallop |
Sarah Hadland | Ripely |
Mark Evans | Ensemble Actor |
Mark Evans | Writer |
Gareth Edwards | Producer |