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 3 - Holy Des Res

Even though the friary has occupied its idyllic riverside setting for over 600 years, it is not protected from the greedy gaze of property developers. And not all the brothers are opposed to the idea of progress.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 10th August 2007
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

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Date Time Channel
Wednesday 12th 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
Alan Shearman Ensemble Actor
Kenneth Danziger Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Kenneth Danziger Father Lawrence
Writing team
Christopher Lee Writer
Production team
Pete Atkin Director
Martin Jarvis Producer
Rosalind Ayres Producer

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