Safety Catch. Simon McGrath (Darren Boyd). Copyright: BBC
Safety Catch
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2007 - 2010
- 12 episodes (3 series)
Radio sitcom starring Darren Boyd as Simon McGrath, a weapons dealer who never intended to go into the arms trade. Also features Joanna Page, Lewis Macleod, Sarah Smart, Brigit Forsyth and Rachel Atkins
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 1 - Brothers In Arms
Simon uses his 'flair for original ideas' to go to extreme lengths to prove to his colleagues and family just how bad he feels about doing the job he does.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 1st April 2009
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 12th August 2010 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Wednesday 23rd November 2011 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 23rd November 2011 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 24th November 2011 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 11th February 2013 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 11th February 2013 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 12th February 2013 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 18th June 2015 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 18th June 2015 | 4:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 19th June 2015 | 4:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 3rd November 2017 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 3rd November 2017 | 5:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 4th November 2017 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 11th May 2020 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 11th May 2020 | 5:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 12th May 2020 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 9th April 2023 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Darren Boyd | Simon McGrath |
| Joanna Page | Anna Greig |
| Lewis Macleod | Boris Kemal |
| Sarah Smart | Judith McGrath |
| Brigit Forsyth | Angela McGrath |
| Rachel Atkins | Madeleine Turnbull |
| Gus Brown | Peter |
| Philip Fox | Paramedic |
| Laurence Howarth | Writer |
| Dawn Ellis | Producer |