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 4
Arnold and Gregor are about to be bombed senseless by Evans the Welsh vigilante, a fitting reprisal surely for melting Earth.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 18th March 2007
- Time
- 6pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 7
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 11th September 2009 | 6:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Thursday 25th March 2010 | 6:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Saturday 27th November 2010 | 6:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Friday 13th May 2011 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 21st February 2012 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 22nd February 2012 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 5th January 2014 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 6th January 2014 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 29th January 2016 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 30th January 2016 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 12th July 2019 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 13th July 2019 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 11th March 2021 | 6:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 12th March 2021 | 12:00am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Chris Larner | Arnold |
| Mark Bonnar (as Mark Bonar) | Gregor |
| Christine Kavanagh | Jo |
| 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 |