The Jason Explanation
David Jason unravels the mysteries of the universe and the meaning of life
- Genre
- Sketch Show
- Broadcast
- 1977 - 1981
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 31 (4 series)
- Starring
- David Jason, Miriam Margolyes, Royce Mills, Sheila Steafel, Chris Emmett, Norma Ronald, Stephen Moore, David Tate and others
- Writers
- Colin Bostock-Smith, Andy Hamilton, Barry Pilton, Paul Lee, Alistair Beaton, Rory McGrath, Guy Jenkin, Owen Brenman and others
- Producers
- Geoffrey Perkins and Jimmy Mulville
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'.
- Production company
- Laugh track
- None
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Friday 2nd September 1977 on BBC Radio 4 at 10:30pm
- Last new broadcast
- Friday 25th December 1981 on BBC Radio 4 at 10:30am
- Length of episodes
- 30 minutes
- Last repeat
- Sunday 26th July 2020 at 8:30am on Radio 4 Extra
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).