Rockpool
Tidal Talk From The Rockpool

Tidal Talk From The Rockpool

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1997 - 2012
  • 9 episodes (2 series)

Radio series written by Lynne Truss in which residents of the rocky shore reveal the truth about life between the tides. Also features Bill Wallis, Geoffrey Palmer, Alison Steadman, Greg Proops, Sean Power and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2

Life is no fun for the hermit crab (Geoffrey Palmer), living in a shell that leaks, with a useless ragworm, a parasitic barnacle and an anemone who performs aerobics all day on his roof. Nipping is the only consolation for the crabby landlord.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 30th August 1997
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

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