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 5, Episode 1 - A Pleasant Yet Dull Life Re-Evilled
Pip Bin is beginning to miss the conflict with his absent evil nemesis Mr Gently Benevolent, when he receives an intriguing invitation to a house party with Britain's poshest man.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 20th November 2012
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 27th November 2012 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 27th November 2012 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 3rd June 2013 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Tuesday 7th June 2016 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 24th January 2019 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 31st May 2020 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 19th January 2022 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 22nd January 2022 | 2:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 23rd January 2022 | 2:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 14th July 2023 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 14th July 2023 | 2:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 14th July 2023 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 15th July 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 |
| Anthony Head | Sourquill |
| James Bachman | Servewell |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Clampvulture |
| Sarah Hadland | Ripely |
| Mark Evans | Ensemble Actor |
| Mark Evans | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |