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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 6

Duncan is offered a new job by an old friend. After bad coverage in the press and being banned from every pub in Rothershurst, it seems likely he will take the post.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 11th November 2008
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 19th September 2011 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 3rd April 2013 9:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 4th April 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
Writing team
Steve Punt Writer
Hugh Dennis Writer
Production team
Dawn Ellis Producer

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