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 3
Guilt stricken Arnold's call home to apologise for melting Earth is traced. Our planetary decontaminationists are on the run.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 11th March 2007
- Time
- 6pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 7
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 10th September 2009 | 6:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Wednesday 24th March 2010 | 6:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Saturday 20th November 2010 | 6:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Thursday 12th May 2011 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 20th February 2012 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 21st February 2012 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 29th December 2013 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 30th December 2013 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 27th January 2016 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 28th January 2016 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 11th July 2019 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 12th July 2019 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 10th March 2021 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 11th 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 |