The Party Line. Copyright: BBC
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 5
Duncan spends some quality time with a nice hotel break in Somerset. Little does he know which part of Somerset his sister Jane is taking him to. Also, Duncan's nephew has been quiet about something.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 23rd June 2005
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 30th June 2010 | 10:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Monday 20th June 2011 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 12th September 2012 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 13th September 2012 | 2:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 9th March 2016 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 9th March 2016 | 4:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 10th March 2016 | 4:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| James Fleet | Duncan Stonebridge MP |
| Rachel Atkins | Sue |
| Geoffrey McGivern | Roger |
| Simon Greenall | Ensemble Actor |
| Beth Chalmers | Ensemble Actor |
| Manjeet Mann (as Manjit Mann) | Ensemble Actor |
| Dan Mersh | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Adam Bromley | Producer |