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Mastering the Universe: A BBC Radio 4 comedy

The complete Series 1 and 2 of the BBC Radio comedy starring Dawn French as Professor Joy Klamp Spoiling someone else's fun can be the most satisfying of all the controlling arts, and Professor Joy Klamp - the queen of migraines - has got passive aggression down to a fine art. And now, she's decided to share her knowledge with the world in this revelatory 10-part course in nonjoyment techniques. So join Joy and her Sourpussy Posse and get in touch with your inner spoilsport; experience the fulfilling empowerment of sulkiness; and learn how you, too, can master the universe! In Series 1, we take a tour through the miserable worlds of the workplace, relationships, parties, holidays, food and drink: and Christmas. And in Series 2, we investigate the fun that can be had - at other people's expense - with DIY, travel, children and ruining other people's weekends... Written by Christopher Douglas (Ed Reardon's Week) and Nick Newman, this clever comedy stars Dawn French as Professor Joy Klamp, with a familiar cast including Sally Grace, Lucy Montgomery, Dan Tetsell, Alice Lowe, Joanna Scanlan, Geoffrey McGivern and Katy Brand. Production credits Written by Christopher Douglas and Nick Newman Produced by Simon Nicholls Cast Starring Dawn French as Professor Joy Klamp With Christopher Douglas, Sally Grace, Lucy Montgomery, Dan Tetsell, Alice Lowe, Joanna Scanlan, Brian Perkins, Nicola Sanderson, Adam Shipway, Ewan Bailey, Geoffrey McGivern, Geoffrey Whitehead and Katy Brand First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 2 November-7 December 2005 (Series 1), 24 February-17 March 2009 (Series 2) ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Christopher Douglas And Nick Newman (Author), Christopher Douglas, Dawn French, Full Cast, Joanna Scanlan, Katy Brand, Lucy Montgomery (Narrator)

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Paradise Lost in Cyberspace: A BBC Radio sci-fi comedy

Stephen Moore stars in this dystopian comedy set in a future where living beyond 70 is prohibited 30th Century Britain, and the calamitous collapse of the pension system means compulsory euthanasia for all 70-year-olds. But a clerical error spells disaster for 69-year-old George Smith, who suddenly finds himself facing his demise a year early. Feisty George isn't going to take this lying down, and goes into battle with Central Admin - and the terrifying TV crew from This Was Your Life, who want to broadcast his imminent death live on air. On the run with bikini-clad bounty hunter Andrea Sunbeam, George goes underground, where he meets Public Enemy Number One (aka Mrs Cookson), the leader of a gang of senior citizen anarchists called the Old Age Paramilitaries. They've developed a secret weapon to destroy Central Admin's computer - and, armed with a new face and an array of OAP gadgets, George is just the man to use it... With the future of civilisation at stake, can George and his old age pals save humanity? A follow-up to the cult hit Paradise Lost in Space, this lively Logan's Run parody by Colin Swash stars Stephen Moore (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) as George, Lorelei King as Andrea and Edna Doré as Mrs Cookson, with co-stars including Geoffrey McGivern, Melanie Hudson and Christopher Douglas. Among the guest stars are Peter Serafinowicz and Lewis MacLeod. Production credits Written by Colin Swash Produced by Richard Wilson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 February-31 March 1998 Cast George - Stephen Moore Doris - Patsy Byrne O'Connell - Geoffrey McGivern Andrea Sunbeam - Lorelei King Mrs Cookson - Edna Doré Wilma P Random/Dawkins - Melanie Hudson Dave Lusterheusen/Ronnie/Brian Kettle - Christopher Douglas With Lewis MacLeod, Peter Serafinowicz, Dave Lamb and Joanna Brookes

Colin Swash (Author), Christopher Douglas, Edna Dore, Full Cast, Geoffrey Mcgivern, Lewis Macleod, Lorelei King, Melanie Hudson, Peter Serafinowicz, Stephen Moore (Narrator)

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Ed Reardon's Week: Series 13: The BBC Radio sitcom

Curmudgeonly author Ed Reardon is back - author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive email, attempts to survive in a world where the media seems to be run by idiots and lying charlatans. 'The funniest sitcom to ever grace Radio 4' - Radio Times In these six episodes, Ed and Elgar return to London (from their failed jaunt living in a shepherd's hut in the country) destitute and on the lookout for a new roof over their respective heads, where he bumps into Geoff Daytona - a rich successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker Ed was at school with. Surely big bucks are in Ed's future when Geoff commissions Ed with writing his self-help book - The Geoff Daytona Method. Ed then collides with the worlds of reality television and, most surprisingly of all modern parenting. Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, this sublimely funny sitcom stars Christopher Douglas as Ed Reardon, with Barunka O'Shaughnessy, Philip Jackson, Monica Dolan, Geoffrey Whitehead, Brigit Forsyth and Stephanie Cole with guest star Meera Syal. Credits Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds Produced by Simon Nicholls A BBC Studios Production

Andrew Nickolds, Andrew Nickolds., Christopher Douglas, Christopher Douglas And Andrew Nickolds. (Author), Christopher Douglas, Meera Syal, Stephanie Cole (Narrator)

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Ed Reardon's Week: Series 12: The BBC Radio sitcom

The complete Series 12 of the popular BBC Radio 4 comedy, starring Christopher Douglas as Ed Reardon 'The funniest sitcom ever to grace Radio 4' Radio Times Curmudgeonly author Ed Reardon is back - sent down from University and temporarily living in a hotel, where he's trying to write a novel. With Ping away 'oop North', Ed has a new agent, Maggie, a jam-making, sock-knitting 'older lady'. Can she help him to turn his fortunes around? In these six episodes, Ed gets a writing gig on 'Your Motorhome Magazine' - and moves into exciting new accomodation; attends his annual health check, where he gets inspiration for his new column and tries to prove his identity to claim an inheritance. Plus, he is persuaded to enter the world of local politics; discovers a whole new world of self-satisfaction surveys and decides to put his relationship with Maggie on a more permanent footing by introducing her to his children. Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, this sublimely funny sitcom stars Christopher Douglas as Ed Reardon, with Barunka O'Shaughnessy, Philip Jackson, Monica Dolan, Geoffrey Whitehead, Brigit Forsyth and Stephanie Cole. Episode guide The Writer in the Van 24 October 2017 Diabetes Day 31 October 2017 The Legacy 7 November 2017 An Enemy of the People 14 November 2017 How Did I Do? 21 November 2017 A Different Direction 28 November 2017 Cast Ed Reardon.................................Christopher Douglas Receptionist.................................Nicola Sanderson Ping.................................Barunka O'Shaughnessy Jaz Milvain.................................Philip Jackson Maggie.................................Monica Dolan Stan/Cliff.................................Geoffrey Whitehead Pearl.................................Brigit Forsyth Olive.................................Stephanie Cole Policeman.................................Dan Tetsell Nurse.................................Ruth Madeley Nikki.................................Vicki Pepperdine Eli.................................Lisa Coleman Jake.................................Sam Pamphilon Dozzer.................................Don Gilet Jack.................................Karl Theobald Dominic.................................Tyger Drew-Honey Frank/Man.................................Simon Greenall Himself.................................Petroc Trelawney Credits Written by Andrew Nickolds and Christopher Douglas Produced by Dawn Ellis First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 October-28 November 2017

Andrew Nickolds, Christopher Douglas, Christopher Douglas (Author), , Christopher Douglas, Sally Hawkins, Stephanie Cole (Narrator)

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Ed Reardon's Week: Series 11: The BBC Radio 4 sitcom

Christopher Douglas stars as Ed Reardon in the complete Series 11 of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy series ‘The funniest sitcom ever to grace Radio 4’ Radio Times Ed Reardon - hack writer, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive email - returns in the radio sitcom, written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds. Starring Christopher Douglas as Ed with a supporting cast. Duration: 3 hours approx.

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Ed Reardon's Week: Series 10: Six episodes of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom

Christopher Douglas stars as Ed Reardon in the complete Series 10 of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy series‘The funniest sitcom ever to grace Radio 4’ Radio TimesEd Reardon - hack writer, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive email - returns in the radio sitcom, written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.Starring Christopher Douglas as Ed with a supporting cast including Stephanie Cole, Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman, Geoffrey Whitehead and Barunka O’Shaughnessy. Duration: 3 hours approx.

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Ed Reardon's Week: Series 9: Six episodes of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom

The complete Series 9 of the popular BBC Radio 4 comedy, starring Christopher Douglas as Ed ReardonThis is not just funny, it's comic genius' Radio TimesEd Reardon, the curmudgeon's curmudgeon', leads us through the ups and downs of his week in this ninth series of the award-winning radio sitcom, written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.In these six episodes, Ed writes a personal statement and applies for a proper job; finds himself becoming the oldest intern in town (and sharing an office with Ping) and pens a script for Jaz Milvain's latest movie. In addition, he enrols in a clinical trial; takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat and shows off his general knowledge in a radio quiz.As he continues his quest for literary success, Ed must draw on all his talents as a freelancer and freeloader to keep body and soul together (and trusty companion Elgar in 'Value' catfood). But is his luck changing at last?Christopher Douglas stars as Ed, with Jenny Agutter, Stephanie Cole, Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman, Barunka O'Shaughnessy and Geoffrey Whitehead.

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Ed Reardon's Week: Series 8: Six episodes of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom

Christopher Douglas stars as Ed Reardon in the complete Series 8 of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy series‘The funniest sitcom ever to grace Radio 4’ Radio TimesEd Reardon - hack writer, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive email - returns in the radio sitcom, written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.In these six episodes, Ed finds himself enjoying ‘weekend-ish things’; working with his son Jake on a piece of ‘genuine’ factutainment; writing a tribute for Jaz Milvane’s 60th birthday celebrations; starring on local radio; lending some authentic ‘oldspeak’ to the modern gaming fraternity; and searching for a new home when his landlord Stan decides to cash in on the 2012 Olympics…Starring Christopher Douglas as Ed with a supporting cast including Jenny Agutter, Stephanie Cole, Philip Jackson, Rita May, Geoffrey Whitehead and Barunka O’Shaughnessy.

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Ed Reardon's Week: The Complete Sixth Series

Ed Reardon, author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive email, attempts to survive in a world where the media seems to be run by idiots and lying charlatans. In these six episodes, Ed is now a happily-retired author. Not only that but he's well fed, warm and happily ensconced in Berkhamsted's premier accommodation of choice for the financially distressed. He has a new member in his writing class, Clive, who is actually impressed by Ed's writing portfolio. But when an opportunity arises to go on a cruise with Jaz and the band, Ed takes up the offer in order to find creative reinvigoration at sea. In addition, Ed is a surprise hit when he takes part in a new Radio 4 'topical quiz with a tasty twist'; finds himself in the money when he sells most of his possessions to a themed wine bar owned by the lovely Violet Carson; and gets a job teaching grammar to some clumsy, apostrophe-ridden phishers. Meanwhile, Elgar finds fame when he becomes an internet hit with his blog. Could Elgar be a more successful writer than Ed? Quite probably... Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, Ed Reardon's Week includes supporting roles from Stephanie Cole as Olive, John Fortune as Felix and Barunka O'Shaughnessy as Ping. Ed Reardon's Week was voted Best Radio Programme by the Broadcasting Press Guild.

Andrew Nickolds, Christopher Douglas (Author), Barunka O'shaughnessy, Christopher Douglas, John Fortune, Stephanie Cole (Narrator)

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Ed Reardon's Week: The Complete Fifth Series

Ed Reardon, author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive email, attempts to survive in a world where the media seems to be run by idiots and lying charlatans. In these six episodes, Ed and Mary Potter are in a record breaking second month of partnership 'bliss'. But work isn't going so well: it's time for Ed to drag out the old jeans, buy a mobile phone and cut ten years off the CV as the new Head of New Media Development is a genuine 12-year-old. And after a run-in with the Head of Stakeholder Communications Engagement at a local council meeting, Ed finds himself in anger management classes. Plus, Jaz suggests that Ed revive one of his old stage shows, Educating Peter; Ed finds himself writing for a local lifestyle magazine when everyone at the agency goes on holiday; and a vistit from his new grandson Smile inspires him to write a children's book. However, his daughter is not at all impressed with his flat. Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, Ed Reardon's Week includes supporting roles from Stephanie Cole as Olive, John Fortune as Felix and Barunka O'Shaughnessy as Ping. Ed Reardon's Week was voted Best Radio Programme by the Broadcasting Press Guild.

Andrew Nickolds, Christopher Douglas (Author), Barunka O'shaughnessy, Christopher Douglas, John Fortune, Stephanie Cole (Narrator)

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Ed Reardon's Week The Complete Seventh Series

Series 7 of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy starring Christopher Douglas, John Fortune, Stephanie Cole and Sally Hawkins. 'A masterpiece of comedic melancholy' - The Stage. Radio 4's most curmudgeonly author is back for a new series, complete with his trusty companion Elgar, his pipe and his never ending capacity for scrimping and scraping at whatever scraps his agent, Ping, can offer him to keep body, mind and cat together. In these six episodes, austerity has hit Ed hard. But things may be looking up as Ed starts working with the most disturbingly fresh and mesmerizingly compelling voice of his generation, Ben Herbert and finds himself employed on a corporate video along with director and old sparring partner Jaz Milvane. He also enrols on a writing course and learns a thing or two about setting up his very own 'Script Doctor' service. Plus, Ed finds himself in the middle of some sibling rivalry when Ping's sister, Py, undertakes some work experience at the agency; decides to immerse himself in popular culture by retuning away from Radio Four and subscribes to Facebook, where he's reminded of the lovely Fiona Templeton. Should an old acquaintance be renewed or should Ed leave well enough alone? Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, this series includes guest appearances by Paul Merton, Geoffrey Palmer and Jenny Agutter. 'Ed Reardon's Week' was voted Best Radio Programme by the Broadcasting Press Guild.

Andrew Nickolds, Christopher Douglas (Author), Christopher Douglas, John Fortune, Sally Hawkins, Stephanie Cole (Narrator)

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Ed Reardon's Week: The Complete Fourth Series

Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas) - author, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive email - returns for a fourth series. In these six episodes, Ed surprises the literary world by still being alive and finds romance. He also, finally, comes up with a once-in-a-lifetime idea - but then loses it. And in the last episode, 'Trimarans That Pass in the Night', love is in the air for Ed. But it's far from plain sailing. Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, this complete fourth series of Ed Reardon's Week includes guest appearances by Morwenna Banks and Geoffrey McGivern. Ed Reardon's Week was voted Best Radio Programme by the Broadcasting Press Guild.

Andrew Nickolds, Christopher Douglas (Author), , Christopher Douglas, John Fortune, Sally Hawkins, Stephanie Cole (Narrator)

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