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 4, Episode 4 - Ask the Man Who Owns One
Copywriter Joe spirals into depression when an advert is ridiculed in the press, so Amanda and Hardacre compete to cheer him up and prove to the other that they are the more gifted mentor. Teddy has worries of his own as he attempts to care for a new pet.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 23rd March 2021
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 30th March 2021 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 30th March 2021 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 30th March 2021 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 31st March 2021 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Nigel Havers | Hardacre |
| Josie Lawrence | Amanda |
| Mathew Baynton | Joe |
| Rasmus Hardiker | Teddy |
| Edward Rowett | Writer |
| Mark Evans | Script Editor |
| Alan Nixon | Director |
| Gordon Kennedy | Producer |
| Jerry Peal | Editor |
| Sarah Tombling | Production Manager |