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 2
London is melting! With the whole of Earth blaming Arnold and Gregor, the planetary decontaminationists must flee, but where?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 4th March 2007
- Time
- 6pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 7
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 9th September 2009 | 6:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Tuesday 23rd March 2010 | 6:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Saturday 13th November 2010 | 6:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Wednesday 11th May 2011 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 17th February 2012 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 18th February 2012 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 22nd December 2013 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 23rd December 2013 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 26th January 2016 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 27th January 2016 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 10th July 2019 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 11th July 2019 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 9th March 2021 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 10th 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 |
| Paul Richard Biggin (as Richard Biggin) | Ensemble Actor |
| Robert Sheckley | Writer |
| Chris Larner | Writer (Adapted By) |
| David Gilbert | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Peter Kavanagh | Director |
| Mark Stevens | Composer |