The Laxian Key. Copyright: BBC
The Laxian Key
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 7
- 2007
- 4 episodes (1 series)
Sci-fi comedy series based on the short stories of Robert Sheckley. Two planetary decontaminationists accidentally cause the Earth to melt. Stars Chris Larner, Mark Bonnar, Christine Kavanagh, Virginie Gilchrist, Trevor Cooper and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
The mysterious deaths of space tourists on Planet Party give planet decontaminators Arnold and Gregor a unique job opportunity.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 25th February 2007
- Time
- 6pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 7
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8th September 2009 | 6:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Monday 22nd March 2010 | 6:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Saturday 6th November 2010 | 6:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Tuesday 10th May 2011 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 16th February 2012 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 17th February 2012 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 15th December 2013 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 16th December 2013 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 25th January 2016 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 26th January 2016 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 9th July 2019 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 10th July 2019 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 8th March 2021 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 9th March 2021 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Chris Larner | Arnold |
| Mark Bonnar (as Mark Bonar) | Gregor |
| Christine Kavanagh | Jo |
| Virginie Gilchrist (as Virge Gilchrist) | Deloris |
| Trevor Cooper | Evans |
| Alex Lowe | Ensemble Actor |
| Bethan Walker | Ensemble Actor |
| Sam Dale | Ensemble Actor |
| Emma Noakes | Ensemble Actor |
| Joseph Kloska | Ensemble Actor |
| Robert Sheckley | Writer |
| Chris Larner | Writer (Adapted By) |
| David Gilbert | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Peter Kavanagh | Director |
| Mark Stevens | Composer |