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 2 - Lightning Strike

Jim has been struck by lightning. Literarily, or so he thinks.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 12th December 2023 7:15am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 12th December 2023 12:15pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 12th December 2023 5:15pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 13th December 2023 2:15am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 17th December 2023 8:05am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 17th December 2023 1:05pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 17th December 2023 7:05pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 18th December 2023 2:05am Radio 4 Extra

Catch-up

Cast & crew

Cast
Paul Ritter Jim
Sophie Thompson Kath
Marcia Warren Iris
Writing team
Tony Grounds Writer
Production team
Sasha Yevtushenko Director

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