Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC
Ground Control

Ground Control

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2018
  • 5 episodes (1 series)

Comedy drama about a long distance relationship, starring Tamsin Greig as a woman married to an astronaut. Also features Adam James, Georgie Glen, Nick Mohammed, Felicite Du Jeu and Neil McCaul

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3

Astronaut Scott Carter is about to take his first space walk but his wife's mind is not on that; Tess, a neurosurgeon, is more interested in solving the mystery of an unidentified patient in a coma. But is he the innocent victim she assumes?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 4th July 2018
Time
10:45am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 4th July 2018 7:45pm Radio 4
Sunday 9th January 2022 2:50pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 10th January 2022 2:50am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 11th October 2023 7:15am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 11th October 2023 12:15pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 11th October 2023 5:15pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 12th October 2023 2:15am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 15th October 2023 8:20am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 15th October 2023 1:20pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 15th October 2023 7:20pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 16th October 2023 2:20am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Tamsin Greig Tess
Adam James Scott
Georgie Glen Anna
Nick Mohammed Shariq
Felicite Du Jeu Sylvie
Neil McCaul Dmitry
Guest cast
Kerry Gooderson Policewoman
Writing team
Colin Bytheway Writer
Production team
Sally Avens Director
Sally Avens Producer

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