Stanley Baxter
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2006 - 2016
- 25 episodes (8 series)
A series of individual comedy dramas starring Stanley Baxter. Also features Bill Paterson.
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 1 - Astonishing Archie
When two brothers get together to plan the funeral of an old friend, the choice of music is a bone of contention; will it be Sinatra or Presley? A generation and a whole philosophy of popular music separate the brothers, and the choice they finally make is a heartwarming musical compromise.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 27th March 2009
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 18th June 2009 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 |
| Tuesday 17th April 2012 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 17th April 2012 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 18th April 2012 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 29th January 2014 | 9:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 30th January 2014 | 2:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Stanley Baxter | Various |
| Bill Paterson | Ensemble Actor |
| Maureen Beattie | Ensemble Actor |
| Bill Paterson | Writer |
| Marilyn Imrie | Director |