How To Write A Novel In A Week

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2013
  • 5 episodes (1 series)

A painter and decorator attempts to write a book. Stars Paul Ritter, Sophie Thompson and Marcia Warren.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Bolt Of Inspiration

Everyone has a novel locked inside of them and painter-decorator Jim discovers the key.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 14th January 2013
Time
10:45am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Monday 11th December 2023 7:15am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 11th December 2023 12:15pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 11th December 2023 5:15pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 12th December 2023 2:15am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 17th December 2023 7:50am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 17th December 2023 12:50pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 17th December 2023 6:50pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 18th December 2023 1:50am Radio 4 Extra

Catch-up

Cast & crew

Cast
Paul Ritter Jim
Sophie Thompson Kath
Guest cast
Ben Crowe Ray
Lizzie Watts Susie
Robert Blythe Barman
Will Howard Shop Assistant
Writing team
Tony Grounds Writer
Production team
Sasha Yevtushenko Director

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