The Jason Explanation
- Radio sketch show
- BBC Radio 4
- 1977 - 1981
- 31 episodes (4 series)
David Jason unravels the mysteries of the universe and the meaning of life. Stars David Jason, Miriam Margolyes, Royce Mills, Sheila Steafel, Chris Emmett and more.
- Series 1, Episode 3 repeated Friday at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra
Key details
- Genre
- Sketch Show
- Broadcast
- 1977 - 1981
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 31 (4 series)
- Stars
- David Jason, Miriam Margolyes, Royce Mills, Sheila Steafel, Chris Emmett, Norma Ronald, Stephen Moore, David Tate and more
- Writers
- Colin Bostock-Smith, Andy Hamilton, Barry Pilton, Paul Lee, Alistair Beaton, Rory McGrath, Guy Jenkin, Owen Brenman and more
- Producers
- Geoffrey Perkins and Jimmy Mulville
- Company
First there was Lord Clark, then Dr. Bronowski, then came Professor Galbraith, and now... Mr. David Jason. Each episode looks at a different problem and provides 'The Jason Explanation'.
Additional details
- Production setting
- Studio
Website links
- British Comedy and Drama Website
A guide to the series online. - The Jason Explanation
A more detailed guide to the series (PDF file).
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Friday 2nd September 1977 at 10:30pm on BBC Radio 4
- Next repeats
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- Series 1, Episode 3: Friday at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 3: Friday at 12:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 3: Friday at 6:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 3: Saturday at 2:30am on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 4: Friday 18th July at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 4: Friday 18th July at 12:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 4: Friday 18th July at 6:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 4: Saturday 19th July at 2:30am on Radio 4 Extra
- Most recent repeats
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- Saturday 5th July 2025 at 2:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 2
- Friday 4th July 2025 at 6:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 2
- Friday 4th July 2025 at 12:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 2