The Train At Platform 4
The Train At Platform 4

The Train At Platform 4

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2022
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

Sitcom by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis set on in the claustrophobic carriages of a cross-country rail service. Also features Rosie Cavaliero, Kenneth Collard, Ali Shahalom and Amy Gledhill.

  • Due to return for Series 2

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
2022
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
4 (1 series)
Stars
Rosie Cavaliero, Kenneth Collard, Ali Shahalom and Amy Gledhill
Writers
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis
Producer
James Robinson
Company

Comedy legends Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis bring a new sitcom to Radio 4, set in the claustrophobic carriages of a cross-country rail service.

It's day one of a new franchise and train manager Sam has high hopes for their maiden voyage, even if the new bosses insist her role is to 'enhance the onboard travel experience'. But the marketing team's offer of free coffee for ALL customers soon threatens to derail the smooth running of the service. Meanwhile passengers struggle to escape the clutches of the automatic toilets....

Our heroes are the long-suffering train crew who manage to scrape through every shift like a dysfunctional family - Train Manager, Sam (Rosie Cavaliero) First Class Steward, Gilbert (Kenneth Collard), Catering Manager, Dev (Ali Shahalom) and Trolley Operator Tasha (Amy Geldhill). The passengers are made up of a rolling roster of guest stars, which includes the odd cameo from Punt and Dennis themselves.

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Friday 7th January 2022 at 11:30am on BBC Radio 4

Recording details

  • BBC Radio Theatre - Series 2

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