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 2, Episode 3 - Last Word to the Mastersons
Another dip into the turbulent history of the Masterson family in the improvised saga of a family at war with itself.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 25th June 1994
- Time
- 10:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 28th October 2009 | 11:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Tuesday 25th September 2012 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 5th July 2014 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 5th June 2016 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 20th June 2018 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 21st May 2020 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 29th May 2022 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 3rd March 2024 | 11:00pm | 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 |