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 3 - The Cab Rank Rule

After extolling high standards at the Bar, John Fuller-carp is embarrassed over animal rights.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 1st May 1996
Time
12:25pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 23rd February 2012 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 23rd February 2012 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 24th February 2012 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 17th January 2014 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 17th January 2014 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 18th January 2014 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 23rd August 2016 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 23rd August 2016 4:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 24th August 2016 4:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 3rd February 2020 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 3rd February 2020 5:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 4th February 2020 5:00am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 4th April 2022 8:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 4th April 2022 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 4th April 2022 7:30pm 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
Jonathan Coy Simon De Vere
Paul Shearer Rob
Keith Drinkel Mr Porteus
Ann Beach Mrs Porteus
Writing team
Clive Coleman Writer
Production team
Paul Schlesinger Producer

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