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The Party Line

The Party Line

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2005 - 2008
  • 18 episodes (3 series)

Satirical radio sitcom about backbench MP Duncan Stonebridge (played by James Fleet), written and recorded the day before transmission. Stars James Fleet, Rachel Atkins, Geoffrey McGivern, Geraldine McNulty, Simon Greenall and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1

Duncan Stonebridge has just been returned as the Labour MP for Rotherhurst - with a majority of just 27 votes. Duncan should be worried about his majority, but he is more concerned about his niece's play, a local football match and appearing on BBC Breakfast.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 26th May 2005
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 2nd June 2010 10:00pm Radio 7
Sunday 6th June 2010 2:30pm Radio 7
Monday 23rd May 2011 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 29th May 2011 2:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 15th August 2012 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 16th August 2012 2:30am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 8th May 2015 3:00am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 10th February 2016 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 10th February 2016 4:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 11th February 2016 4:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
James Fleet Duncan Stonebridge MP
Rachel Atkins Sue
Geoffrey McGivern Roger
Simon Greenall Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Jennny Cox Ensemble Actor
Dominic Coleman Ensemble Actor
Sue Elliott-Nicholls Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Production team
Adam Bromley Producer

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