Patterson
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 3
- 1981
- 8 episodes (1 series)
BBC Radio 3's first sitcom, following blundering lecturer Dr Andrew Patterson. Stars Lewis Fiander, Judy Parfitt, Richard Vernon, John Barron, Hugh Thomas and more.
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1981
- Channel
- BBC Radio 3
- Episodes
- 8 (1 series)
- Stars
- Lewis Fiander, Judy Parfitt, Richard Vernon, John Barron, Hugh Thomas, Maggie Steed, Maureen Lipman, Frances Jeater and more
- Writers
- Malcolm Bradbury and Christopher Bigsby
- Producer
- Geoffrey Perkins
- Company
"A comedy series in eight parts", Patterson follows Dr Andrew Patterson, a man who ends up becoming a lecturer in English literature whilst his life slowly crumbles around him.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
- Soundtrack
- Opening theme is Jester's Jig by Gordon Giltrap.
Website links
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Thursday 19th February 1981 at 10pm on BBC Radio 3
- Most recent repeats
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- Friday 23rd October 2020 at 7:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 8
- Friday 23rd October 2020 at 12:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 8
- Friday 23rd October 2020 at 8:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 8
Recording details
- Paris Theatre