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 4, Episode 2 - A Now Spoilt Life Smashed Some More
Further details
Pip and Harry must journey to the Underworld to rescue Ripely, but Mr Gently Benevolent has got there first and is planning to unleash the demons of Hell on the streets of London, making them even worse than usual. Meanwhile Ripely seems to be enjoying the company of some Greek Heroes a little too much.
Can Pip prevent a demon invasion of the streets of London? Can Harry win back the affections of his wife Pippa who has fallen for Benevolent's evil charms? Can anything be more terrifying the Clive the massive cake dragon? And will Mr Benevolent be in trouble with the Devil when she gets back from maternity leave?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 18th November 2010
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 30th July 2012 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Monday 28th January 2013 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 29th January 2013 | 2:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 3rd February 2013 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 3rd February 2013 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 16th September 2014 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 5th April 2016 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 7th June 2018 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 17th February 2020 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 3rd November 2021 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 12th May 2023 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 12th May 2023 | 2:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 12th May 2023 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 13th May 2023 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |