Reluctant Persuaders. Image shows from L to R: Amanda (Josie Lawrence), Joe (Mathew Baynton), Hardacre (Nigel Havers), Teddy (Rasmus Hardiker). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions
Reluctant Persuaders
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2015 - 2021
- 20 episodes (4 series)
Radio 4 sitcom set in London's worst advertising agency. Stars Nigel Havers, Josie Lawrence, Mathew Baynton, Rasmus Hardiker, Olivia Nixon and Kieran Hodgson
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 4 - Because She's Worth It
Work at Hardacre's advertising agency is brought to a standstill when Teddy becomes obsessed with a series of literary thrillers.
Further details
Work at Hardacre's advertising agency is brought to a standstill when Teddy becomes obsessed with a series of literary thrillers - the continuing adventures of John Soldier in titles such as Kill And Let Die and The Deathman Cometh. Soon he has Joe and Amanda hooked on them as well, and all work is put on hold as the team obsess over the most exciting books they've ever read.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 25th October 2018
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1st November 2018 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 1st November 2018 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 1st November 2018 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 2nd November 2018 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 15th March 2020 | 7:15pm | Radio 4 |
| Friday 20th March 2020 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 20th March 2020 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 20th March 2020 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 21st March 2020 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 10th January 2022 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 10th January 2022 | 5:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 11th January 2022 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 16th January 2022 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 14th July 2023 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 14th July 2023 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 14th July 2023 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 15th July 2023 | 3:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Nigel Havers | Hardacre |
| Josie Lawrence | Amanda |
| Mathew Baynton | Joe |
| Rasmus Hardiker | Teddy |
| Olivia Nixon | Laura |
| Frances Barber | Laurie Patterson |
| Edward Rowett | Book Launch Host |
| Edward Rowett | Writer |
| Mark Evans | Script Editor |
| Alan Nixon | Director |
| Gordon Kennedy | Producer |