The Sofa Of Time. Image shows from L to R: Parker (Nick Frost), Mliford (Matt King). Copyright: BBC
The Sofa Of Time

The Sofa Of Time

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2002
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Comedy series following two men's quest for 'The Sofa of Time', a piece of furniture with such magical powers that it cannot fall into the wrong hands. Stars Matt King, Nick Frost, Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap, Simon Pegg and more.

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
2002
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
6 (1 series)
Stars
Matt King, Nick Frost, Kevin Eldon, Mark Heap, Simon Pegg, Peter Serafinowicz and Julia Deakin
Writers
Matt King and Nick Frost
Director
Mario Stylianides
Company

Milford and Parker get sacked from their jobs in a soft furnishings factory in Crouch End and, as they are clearing out their lockers, they fall into the magical world of Gravy.

There Milford is regarded as the chosen one who has come at last to save the people from Raamen Bod who plans to find the Sofa of Time and use it for evil purposes. It is said that those who sit on the Sofa can be transported to anywhere and to any time.

The question is whether Milford and Parker can find the Sofa, save the people of Gravy and, in doing so, find their way back to Crouch End.

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Thursday 24th October 2002 on BBC Radio 4
Most recent repeats
  • Wednesday 21st June 2023 at 11:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 6
  • Wednesday 14th June 2023 at 11:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 5
  • Wednesday 7th June 2023 at 11:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 4