The Department
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2004 - 2006
- 14 episodes (3 series)
Chris Addison, John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman star in the satirical comedy series that generates astonishing new remedies for society's ills. Also features Matthew Holness, Lucy Montgomery and Peter Dickson.
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 2004 - 2006
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 14 (3 series)
- Stars
- John Oliver, Andy Zaltzman, Chris Addison, Matthew Holness, Lucy Montgomery and Peter Dickson
- Writers
- John Oliver, Andy Zaltzman and Chris Addison
- Producers
- Jon Naismith and Richard Grocock
- Company
The Department is a secret organisation with the power to influence every aspect of your life. At its heart is Research Team 32, an eccentric three-man think-tank with the brief to brainstorm new ideas on solving society's problems.
Forget Government. Forget Parliament. Your future is in their hands.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Wednesday 7th January 2004 at 11pm on BBC Radio 4