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 2, Episode 3 - The Phantom Barrister

Desperate to make Forecourt Buildings more successful, Fuller-Carp sets about recruiting new blood.
Meanwhile, Ruth's mother pays her an unwelcome visit.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 25th May 1998
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 14th June 2012 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 14th June 2012 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 15th June 2012 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 4th April 2014 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 4th April 2014 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 5th April 2014 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 25th October 2016 4:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 26th October 2016 4:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 20th April 2020 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 21st April 2020 2:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 7th June 2022 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 7th June 2022 4:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 8th June 2022 4:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
John Bird John Fuller-Carp
James Fleet Hilary Tripping
Jonathan Kydd Vince Griffiths
Sarah Lancashire Ruth Quirke
Guest cast
Robert Bathurst Actor
Sue Johnston Actor
Chris Pavlo Actor
Writing team
Clive Coleman Writer
Production team
Paul Schlesinger Producer

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