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 3 - Scuruy!
The Mastersons set sail across the Atlantic.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 6th May 1993
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 16th September 2009 | 11:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Tuesday 17th July 2012 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 19th April 2014 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 6th April 2016 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 16th November 2017 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 13th September 2019 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 13th February 2022 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 11th 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 |