The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC
The Masterson Inheritance
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 1993 - 1995
- 18 episodes (3 series)
Improvised comedy following the misfortunates of a dynasty. Stars Josie Lawrence, Phelim McDermott, Paul Merton, Caroline Quentin, Jim Sweeney and Lee Simpson
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Mastersons and Johnson
The French Revolution is in full swing and the fate of the Masterson family is inextricably linked with that of a tumble dryer.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 29th April 1993
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 9th September 2009 | 11:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Tuesday 10th July 2012 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 12th April 2014 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 30th March 2016 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 9th November 2017 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 6th September 2019 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 6th February 2022 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 4th December 2023 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Josie Lawrence | Ensemble Actor |
| Phelim McDermott | Ensemble Actor |
| Paul Merton | Ensemble Actor |
| Caroline Quentin | Ensemble Actor |
| Jim Sweeney | Ensemble Actor |
| Lee Simpson | Narrator |
| Phil Clarke | Producer |