Phil Hammond
Polyoaks

Polyoaks

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2011 - 2017
  • 26 episodes (5 series)

Radio 4 sitcom about two sibling doctors who are struggling with the NHS reforms. Written by Dr Phil Hammond and David Spicer. Also features Nigel Planer, Simon Greenall, David Westhead, Polly Frame, Margaret Cabourn-Smith and more.

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Series 4, Episode 1 - Losing Patients

A nurse down and reeling from new management initiatives, The Polyoaks staff are roped into spearheading a new anti-obesity campaign to save lives, self-respect and money.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 4th May 2016
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 21st March 2021 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 21st March 2021 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 21st March 2021 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 22nd March 2021 5:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Nigel Planer Dr Roy Thornton
Simon Greenall Dr Hugh Thornton
David Westhead Dr Jeremy
Polly Frame Monica
Margaret Cabourn-Smith Stephanie Simons
Duncan Wisbey Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Zalie Burrow Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Phil Hammond Writer
David Spicer Writer
Production team
Frank Stirling Producer

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