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 3, Episode 2
Duncan is offered a fact-finding mission to America, but Roger advises against it claiming it won't help him control Rothershurst. Duncan also faces going into a ballroom dancing contest with Harriet.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 14th October 2008
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 22nd August 2011 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 6th March 2013 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 7th March 2013 | 2:30am | 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 |
| Kate O'Sullivan | Ensemble Actor |
| Steve Punt | Writer |
| Hugh Dennis | Writer |
| Dawn Ellis | Producer |