Two Pipe Problems. Image shows from L to R: William Parnes (Richard Briers), Sandy Boyle (Stanley Baxter). Copyright: Catherine Bailey Productions Limited
Two Pipe Problems

Two Pipe Problems

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2007 - 2013
  • 13 episodes (7 series)

Radio 4 comedy drama focusing on two resident sleuths living in a retirement home. Stars Stanley Baxter, Richard Briers, Geoffrey Palmer, Jillie Meers and Tracy Wiles

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Series 2, Episode 2 - The Trusty Valet and the Crusty Butler

William and Sandy venture outside the Old Beeches to a movie set, accompanied by the intrepid care assistant Karen, as they take on the world of celluloid.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 12th August 2008
Time
2:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
45 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 28th January 2010 2:15pm Radio 4

Cast & crew

Cast
Stanley Baxter Sandy Boyle
Richard Briers William Parnes
Tracy Wiles Karen
Guest cast
David Shaw-Parker Inspector Bradstreet
Ellie Beaven Laura Lyons
Lloyd Hutchinson Thaddeus Sholto
Geoffrey Whitehead John Barrymore
Writing team
Michael Chaplin Writer
Production team
Marilyn Imrie Director
Marilyn Imrie Producer

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