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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.

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Series 3, Episode 4

Duncan loses his mobile phone and has trouble after suffering from a lack of sleep. Neil meanwhile becomes jealous when Ruth meets a new man.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 28th October 2008
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 5th September 2011 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 20th March 2013 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 21st March 2013 2:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
James Fleet Duncan Stonebridge MP
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
Guest cast
Damian Kell Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Production team
Dawn Ellis Producer

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