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.
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Series 5, Episode 2 - A Re-Excited Life Made Distinctly Dangerous
Pip and his friends travel to India, in their quest to thwart the evil machinations of smooth but sinister genius Mr Gently Benevolent. Gasp as our heroes struggle with super-intelligent tigers, giant snakes, and secret gin!
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 27th November 2012
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 4th December 2012 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 4th December 2012 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 10th June 2013 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Tuesday 14th June 2016 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 31st January 2019 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 7th June 2020 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 26th January 2022 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 21st July 2023 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 21st July 2023 | 2:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 21st July 2023 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 22nd July 2023 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |