The Break. Image shows from L to R: Shobna Gulati, Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton), Andy Chambers (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson), Rasmus Hardiker, Alison Steadman
The Break
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2016 - 2022
- 24 episodes (4 series)
Radio 4 sitcom about a man who heads to the seaside for a break and stays with his uncle. Stars Philip Jackson, Tom Palmer, Alison Steadman, Mark Benton, James Northcote and more.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 2 - Van Crazy
Jeff and Andy borrow a van from Frank setting them on the road to ruin - or rather, a nude beach, A&E and a search for some drip trays.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 21st May 2018
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 27th February 2020 | 6:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Thursday 5th March 2020 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 5th March 2020 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 5th March 2020 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 6th March 2020 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 6th September 2022 | 7:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 6th September 2022 | 5:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 7th September 2022 | 5:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 10th September 2022 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Philip Jackson | Uncle Jeff |
| Tom Palmer | Andy Chambers |
| Alison Steadman | Corinne |
| Mark Benton | Fish Shop Frank |
| Shobna Gulati | Ensemble Actor |
| Rasmus Hardiker | Ensemble Actor |
| Alison Steadman | Ensemble Actor |
| Mark Benton | Ensemble Actor |
| Ian Brown | Writer |
| James Hendrie | Writer |
| Gordon Kennedy | Director |
| Gordon Kennedy | Producer |