The Jason Explanation. David Jason. Copyright: BBC
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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - ...of Politics
David Jason gets political with this week's explanation.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 23rd September 1977
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 9th February 2010 | 11:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Thursday 24th February 2011 | 11:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Tuesday 5th November 2013 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 5th November 2013 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 5th November 2013 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 22nd January 2015 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 22nd January 2015 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 22nd January 2015 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 18th September 2016 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 18th September 2016 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 2nd December 2018 | 8:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 2nd December 2018 | 12:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 19th July 2020 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 3rd March 2022 | 8:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 3rd March 2022 | 12:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 3rd March 2022 | 7:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Host / Presenter |
| Royce Mills | Ensemble Actor |
| Sheila Steafel | Ensemble Actor |
| Chris Emmett | Ensemble Actor |
| Colin Bostock-Smith | Writer |
| Andy Hamilton | Writer |
| Barry Pilton | Writer |
| Geoffrey Perkins | Producer |
| John Owen Edwards | Composer |