The Fair Intellectual Club
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2016
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Sitcom about a group of teenage girls in 18th Century Edinburgh who form a secret society for intelligent discourse. Stars Caroline Deyga, Samara Maclaren, Jessica Hardwick, Simon Donaldson and Gordon Kennedy
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Sojourn with Mr Swift
Further details
It's festival time in Edinburgh, but in the early 18th century it's not a place for comedians and actors, but priests and storytellers like Jonathan Swift. This young Irish clergyman wants help with his tales, and the members of the Fair Intellectual Club are keen to help him win the So You Think You're Holy competition. Alison's idiot brother Robert needs assistance too - and an unfortunate mix-up leads to the creation of a literary masterpiece.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 24th November 2016
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Date | Time | Channel |
---|---|---|
Thursday 1st December 2016 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Thursday 1st December 2016 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Thursday 1st December 2016 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Friday 2nd December 2016 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Wednesday 4th August 2021 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Wednesday 4th August 2021 | 5:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Thursday 5th August 2021 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
Caroline Deyga | Ishbel |
Samara Maclaren | Marjory |
Jessica Hardwick | Alison |
Simon Donaldson | Robert |
Gordon Kennedy | Kennedy |
Keith Fleming | Jonathan Swift |
Lucy Porter | Writer |
Marilyn Imrie | Director |
Gordon Kennedy | Producer |
Chris Pye | Executive Producer |
Lee McPhail | Editor |
Aly Macrae | Composer |