The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions
The Castle

The Castle

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2007 - 2012
  • 24 episodes (4 series)

Radio sitcom set in a medieval castle with some remarkably modern trappings. Stars James Fleet and Neil Dudgeon. Stars James Fleet, Neil Dudgeon, Susan Earl, Jonathan Kydd, Ingrid Oliver and more.

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Series 2, Episode 1 - Houston We Have An Problemme

Brave knight Sir William De Warenne's dungeon renovation falls foul of the Health and Safety inspectors. Meanwhile Thomas has invented a new rocket.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 2nd January 2009
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 7th September 2011 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 7th September 2011 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 21st January 2014 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
James Fleet Sir John Woodstock
Neil Dudgeon Sir William De Warenne
Jonathan Kydd Cardinal Duncan
Ingrid Oliver Lady Charlotte
Steven Kynman Master Henry Woodstock
Jonathan Kydd Thomas
Montserrat Lombard Lady Anne Woodstock
Guest cast
Lewis Macleod Sam Tree
Lewis Macleod Tredwick (Health and Safety)
Writing team
Kim Fuller Writer
Paul Alexander Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
David Tyler Producer
Guy Jackson Composer

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