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 4, Episode 1 - Carpe Leafletem
Recalcitrant Londoner Andy goads his easy-going Uncle Jeff into breathing new life into his electrical repair business. Thanks to the ensuing leaflet campaign, they encounter, among others, Flamford fish supremo Frank Bridgewater, alarmed café proprietor Joyce Rickles, ultra-professional hotel manager Dieter Schmidt, and the angriest woman in Flamford. Unfortunately for Jeff and Andy, the campaign is a roaring success.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 10th June 2022
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Catch-up
Cast & crew
| Philip Jackson | Uncle Jeff |
| Tom Palmer | Andy Chambers |
| Alison Steadman | Joyce Rickles |
| Mark Benton | Frank Bridgewater |
| Rasmus Hardiker | Dieter Schmidt |
| Shobna Gulati | Angry Woman |
| Ian Brown | Writer |
| James Hendrie | Writer |
| Gordon Kennedy | Director |
| Gordon Kennedy | Producer |
| Leon Chambers | Editor |
| Sarah Tombling | Production Manager |