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 6 - ...Of The Unknown
David Jason tries to explain the things that we don't know about.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 7th October 1977
- Time
- 10:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 23rd February 2010 | 11:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Thursday 10th March 2011 | 11:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Sunday 13th March 2011 | 3:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Tuesday 19th November 2013 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 19th November 2013 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 19th November 2013 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 5th February 2015 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 5th February 2015 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 5th February 2015 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 2nd October 2016 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 2nd October 2016 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 16th December 2018 | 8:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 16th December 2018 | 12:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 26th July 2020 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 17th March 2022 | 8:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 17th March 2022 | 12:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 17th March 2022 | 7:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| David Jason | Host / Presenter |
| Royce Mills | Ensemble Actor |
| Sheila Steafel | Ensemble Actor |
| Colin Bostock-Smith | Writer |
| Andy Hamilton | Writer |
| Barry Pilton | Writer |
| Rory McGrath | Writer |
| Geoffrey Perkins | Producer |
| John Owen Edwards | Composer |