Simon Callow
Plum House

Plum House

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2014 - 2020
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

Radio sitcom about a country house that is failing to attract tourists. Stars Simon Callow, Miles Jupp, Jane Horrocks, Tom Bell, Pearce Quigley and Louise Ford

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Series 2, Episode 5 - Hot Quiz

A local pub quiz becomes the arena to decide who is best and smartest at Plum House after Tom decides that Peter and Julian should no longer be in charge of the finances.

Further details

After their latest madcap scheme proves a disaster, Tom decides that Peter and Julian should no longer be in charge of the finances. He soon discovers that each staff member thinks they are most suited for the role, and a local pub quiz becomes the arena to decide who is best and smartest at Plum House. The competition reignites old tensions and turns the team on each other. But Tom is distracted by his feelings for Emma.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 27th June 2018
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 3rd March 2022 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 3rd March 2022 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 3rd March 2022 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 4th March 2022 5:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Callow Peter Knight
Miles Jupp Julian
Jane Horrocks Maureen
Tom Bell Tom
Pearce Quigley Alan
Louise Ford Emma
Guest cast
Graham Fellows Ken
Writing team
Ben Cottam Writer
Paul McKenna Writer
Production team
Paul Schlesinger Director
Sarah Cartwright Producer

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