Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC
Delve Special
- Radio comedy
- BBC Radio 4
- 1984 - 1987
- 16 episodes (4 series)
Stephen Fry stars as investigative reporter David Lander. Also features Jack Klaff, Brenda Blethyn, Mark Arden, Felicity Montagu, Robert Bathurst and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Shifton Scandal, Part 1
Stephen Fry plays spoof undercover investigative reporter David Lander, who begins a four-part expose into irregularities over plans to site a new London airport near Birmingham. With serious allegations aimed at a multi-national giant - what exactly has the government's role been in the plans to demolish the town? And exactly who is the shifty Mr Browncoat?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 3rd August 1984
- Time
- 11:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 2nd May 2013 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 2nd December 2014 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 26th July 2016 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 9th May 2018 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 16th January 2020 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 2nd January 2022 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 8th January 2022 | 3:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 9th January 2022 | 3:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 2nd August 2023 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Stephen Fry | David Lander |
| Jack Klaff | Ensemble Actor |
| Brenda Blethyn | Ensemble Actor |
| Mark Arden | Ensemble Actor |
| Stephen Frost (as Steve Frost) | Ensemble Actor |
| Tony Robinson | Ensemble Actor |
| Peter Wear | Ensemble Actor |
| James Griffiths | Ensemble Actor |
| Hilda Schroder | Ensemble Actor |
| Jon Strickland | Ensemble Actor |
| Monica Grey | Ensemble Actor |
| Tony Sarchet | Writer |
| Paul Mayhew-Archer | Producer |