Kicking The Habit. Copyright: Jarvis and Ayres Productions
Kicking The Habit

Kicking The Habit

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2007 - 2008
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

Radio comedy following a group of monks who find the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of modern life. Stars Martin Jarvis, Roy Dotrice, Alfred Molina, Darren Richardson, Rosalind Ayres and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Long Distance Friar

Father Athanasias is tweaking his bath chair for greater speed. Brother Luke is in training for the marathon, but when the Anglicans suggest a rival entrant the race is really on.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd August 2007
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 5th August 2009 11:30pm Radio 4

Cast & crew

Cast
Martin Jarvis Father Michael
Roy Dotrice Brother Martin
Alfred Molina Father Bertie
Darren Richardson Brother Luke
Rosalind Ayres Mave
Guest cast
Alan Shearman Brother Francis
Kenneth Danziger Father Lawrence
Writing team
Christopher Lee Writer
Production team
Pete Atkin Director
Martin Jarvis Producer
Rosalind Ayres Producer

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