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