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 5 - Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Visor

Sir John decides to raise money by holding a rock festival in the grounds of Woodstock. Cue the sounds of the electric lute, new-fangled hummous from the Levant and much disapproval from Pope Innocent VI.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 28th September 2011 6:30pm Radio 4
Wednesday 5th October 2011 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 5th October 2011 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 18th February 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
Lewis Macleod Merlin
Writing team
Kim Fuller Writer
Paul Alexander Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
David Tyler Producer
Paul Mayhew-Archer Producer
Guy Jackson Composer

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