Chambers. Image shows from L to R: Hilary Tripping (James Fleet), John Fuller-Carp (John Bird), Ruth Quirke (Sarah Lancashire). Copyright: BBC
Chambers

Chambers

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1996 - 1999
  • 14 episodes (3 series)

Legal comedy. Machiavellian Head of Chambers John Fuller-Carp's misadventures as he schemes to become a QC. Stars John Bird, James Fleet, Jonathan Kydd, Lesley Sharp and Sarah Lancashire

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - QC at Any Cost

Hellbent on becoming QC at any cost, John Fuller-Carp employs anyone who can help him.

Notes

This is the only episode without an official title. It is often known as C.A.B..

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 17th April 1996
Time
12:25pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 3rd January 2014 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 3rd January 2014 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 4th January 2014 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 9th August 2016 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 9th August 2016 4:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 10th August 2016 4:30am Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 13th August 2016 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 20th January 2020 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 20th January 2020 5:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 21st January 2020 5:00am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 21st March 2022 8:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 21st March 2022 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 21st March 2022 7:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 26th March 2022 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
John Bird John Fuller-Carp
James Fleet Hilary Tripping
Jonathan Kydd Vince Griffiths
Lesley Sharp Ruth Quirke
Guest cast
Gavin Muir Judge
Alex Lowe Brinsley
Jane Whittenshaw Jen
John Baddeley Suggs
Jonathan Kydd Austin Weave
Geoffrey McGivern (as Geoff McGivern) Actor
Peter Serafinowicz Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Clive Coleman Writer
Production team
Paul Schlesinger Producer

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