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 2, Episode 1
Duncan returns to his constituency after a turbulent week at the Labour Party conference, but his hopes for a quiet weekend are soon dashed when he discovers that the ugliest building in Britain is on his own doorstep.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 3rd October 2006
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 4th July 2011 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 7th November 2012 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 8th November 2012 | 2:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 1st January 2018 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 1st January 2018 | 4:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 2nd January 2018 | 4:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| James Fleet | Duncan Stonebridge MP |
| Rachel Atkins | Sue |
| Geoffrey McGivern | Roger |
| Geraldine McNulty | Lady Harriet |
| 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 |