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
- Series 3, Episode 1 repeated at 11:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Gangrene of the Mastersons
The family's epic Crimean War struggle of carnage, carnality and cads.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 9th July 1994
- Time
- 10:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 9th October 2012 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 19th July 2014 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 19th June 2016 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 4th July 2018 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 4th June 2020 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 12th June 2022 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 17th 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 |