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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 6

If both Duncan and his Tory rival Angela both doing fundraising for their parties, Duncan bucks up the courage to ask her on a date. The night before leads to problems when he loses his wallet.

Broadcast details

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

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 7th July 2010 10:00pm Radio 7
Monday 27th June 2011 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 19th September 2012 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 20th September 2012 2:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 16th March 2016 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 16th March 2016 4:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 17th March 2016 4:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
James Fleet Duncan Stonebridge MP
Rachel Atkins Sue
Geoffrey McGivern Roger
Simon Greenall Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Production team
Adam Bromley Producer

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