Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC
Party

Party

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2010 - 2018
  • 13 episodes (3 series)

Political satire about five young adults who want to change the world but have no idea how, and little idea why. Stars Tom Basden, Tim Key, Jonny Sweet, Anna Crilly and Katy Wix

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3

The Party clarifies its policies on climate change, while Duncan deals with the aftermath of under-cooked chicken sausages from a BBQ. Before long, murder is committed and the young idealists are placed in a compromising position.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 24th March 2010
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 14th April 2011 11:30pm Radio 4
Friday 27th June 2014 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 29th June 2017 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 10th January 2019 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 4th November 2020 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 20th September 2022 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Tom Basden Simon
Tim Key Duncan
Jonny Sweet Jared
Anna Crilly Mel
Katy Wix Phoebe
Writing team
Tom Basden Writer
Production team
Julia McKenzie Producer

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