A BBC Radio 4 comedy drama

The Brothers: The Complete Series 1-3

All 16 episodes of the BBC radio comedy about the dysfunctional Burbage siblings 
 
Brothers Nigel and Michael share everything - home, work and acute neuroses. Several years ago, they gave up respectable careers to set up a website design company in Nigel's living room. That was their first mistake... 
 
They rapidly discover that no-one can disturb, pester and annoy like a sibling can - except, perhaps, for their eccentric friends Zorro and Oonagh, whose constant interruptions and distractions lead them into some increasingly odd situations. Liquidised orchids, tropical fish, John Travolta's cufflinks and revolving bow ties are soon part of their daily routine as, beset by professional problems and private consternation, the beleagured brothers find their lives becoming increasingly surreal. 
 
The arrival of their feckless father, Peter, sparks further havoc for the duo, and worries about absent wives and all-too-present fiancées only add to the pressure. Can the brothers fix their strained filial relationship, or will they only find happiness by going their separate ways? 
 
Written by Caroline and David Stafford, whose credits include Hazelbeach and the 'Birkett' legal dramas, this engaging comedy drama stars Adam Godley (The Umbrella Academy) as Nigel, Raymond Coulthard (Hotel Babylon) as Michael, Pauline McLynn (Father Ted) as Oonagh and Pearce Quigley and Alex Lowe as Zorro. 
 
 
Written by Caroline and David Stafford 
Produced and directed by Marc Beeby 
 
Cast 
Nigel - Adam Godley 
Michael - Raymond Coulthard 
Oonagh - Pauline McLynn 
Zorro - Pearce Quigley/Alex Lowe 
Sally/Korean daughter - Alice Hart 
Korean dad - Jon Glover 
Unsuitable man - Harry Myers 
Peter - James Fleet 
Helen - Sophie Roberts 
Trapper - Sam Dale 
First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 May-9 June 2004 (Series 1), 28 September-2 November 2005 (Series 2), 19 February-26 March 2007 (Series 3) 
 
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All 16 episodes of the BBC radio comedy about the dysfunctional Burbage siblings 
 
Brothers Nigel and Michael share everything - home, work and acute neuroses. Several years ago, they gave up respectable careers to set up a website design company in Nigel's living room. That was their first mistake... 
 
They rapidly discover that no-one can disturb, pester and annoy like a sibling can - except, perhaps, for their eccentric friends Zorro and Oonagh, whose constant interruptions and distractions lead them into some increasingly odd situations. Liquidised orchids, tropical fish, John Travolta's cufflinks and revolving bow ties are soon part of their daily routine as, beset by professional problems and private consternation, the beleagured brothers find their lives becoming increasingly surreal. 
 
The arrival of their feckless father, Peter, sparks further havoc for the duo, and worries about absent wives and all-too-present fiancées only add to the pressure. Can the brothers fix their strained filial relationship, or will they only find happiness by going their separate ways? 
 
Written by Caroline and David Stafford, whose credits include Hazelbeach and the 'Birkett' legal dramas, this engaging comedy drama stars Adam Godley (The Umbrella Academy) as Nigel, Raymond Coulthard (Hotel Babylon) as Michael, Pauline McLynn (Father Ted) as Oonagh and Pearce Quigley and Alex Lowe as Zorro. 
 
 
Written by Caroline and David Stafford 
Produced and directed by Marc Beeby 
 
Cast 
Nigel - Adam Godley 
Michael - Raymond Coulthard 
Oonagh - Pauline McLynn 
Zorro - Pearce Quigley/Alex Lowe 
Sally/Korean daughter - Alice Hart 
Korean dad - Jon Glover 
Unsuitable man - Harry Myers 
Peter - James Fleet 
Helen - Sophie Roberts 
Trapper - Sam Dale 
First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 May-9 June 2004 (Series 1), 28 September-2 November 2005 (Series 2), 19 February-26 March 2007 (Series 3) 
 
© 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd 
(p) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

A BBC Radio Comedy

Hazelbeach: The Complete Series 1-3

Returning to England, Nick's life descends into surreal chaos when he discovers the mysterious Ronnie Hazelbeach living in his late Dad's house

Nerdy Nick's life takes an abrupt turn into surreal chaos when he returns to England to find the mysterious Ronnie Hazelbeach living in his late father's house. 
 
Ronnie has certainly lived an interesting life. He's been a wrestler, a sailor, a thief and a jailbird, a gambler, a husband, a conman, a salesman, a getaway driver, a cook, a priest and much more. James can learn a lot about life from him. 
 
Ronnie hatches a plan to help Nick get his ex-girlfriend back, while selling heart monitors to Monty Python fans and purchasing an extraordinary amount of sinks in a bid to shore up their finances. But just as the unlikely pair find domestic harmony, they are visited by an unwanted guest... 
 
The complete series 1-3 stars Jamie Foreman as Ronnie, Paul Bazely as Nick, Tracy Wiles/Claire Harry as Chloe and John Dougall/Neil Stuke as James. 
 
Written by Caroline and David Stafford 
Produced by Marc Beeby

(BBC Radio 4  Woman's Hour Drama)

The Year They Invented Sex

A BBC Radio 4 drama focusing on three very different women who find their lives transformed by taking part in the 1960 trials of the contraceptive pill. Originally broadcast as the 'Woman's Hour Drama' from 17 – 21 January 2011.  It's 1960 in Birmingham and Lella Florence is looking for women to help with trials of the contraceptive pill. Married women in a certain age and weight bracket are required.  Three very different women decide to take part. Ditsy June's fed up with being under the influence of her overbearing in-laws and would rather save up for a new bathroom than for another baby. Glamorous Jeanette wants to avoid another agonising labour and to keep her wealthy husband happy. And Isobel has her own secret reasons for signing up. All three women couldn't guess the ways their lives will be changed by taking part in the trial and meeting each other.  Written with sharp observation and a great sense of the period, this warm witty drama by Caroline and David Stafford shines a light on how iconic and life changing an invention the Contraceptive Pill was.  Starring Clare Corbett as Jeanette, Naomi Frederick as Isobel, Sarah Smart as June and Joanna Monro as Lella Florence. Also featured amongst the cast are Sean Baker, Lloyd Thomas, Henry Devas and Iain Batchelor.

Caroline Stafford

David Stafford

David Haig

Neil Dudgeon

Alison Pettitt

Alun Raglan

Full Cast

Bonnie Engstrom

Five full-cast BBC Radio 4 crime dramas

Five tales of murder, mayhem and political intrigue from the casebook of Norman Birkett 
 
Norman Birkett KC (1883-1962) was a real-life Rumpole - a distinguished and highly skilled lawyer who had numerous successes in the courtroom during his long career. This collection covers some of his most famous cases of the inter-war years, including the dramatic trial of Buck Ruxton; the notorious Dennistoun affair; and the peculiar events surrounding the mysterious cyclist Ronald Light. 
 
Norman Birkett and the Case of the Coleford Poisoner - The celebrated advocate defends a woman accused of murdering her husband with arsenic. 
 
Birkett and the Blind Soldier - When a blind First World War veteran is charged with killing his wife, Birkett takes on his defence. 
 
Birkett and the Green Bicycle - Appearing for the prosecution, the brilliant barrister deals with a case involving death by gunshot, pacifism and chocolate... 
 
Birkett and the Red Stains on the Carpet - The renowned KC defends a doctor accused of murdering and dismembering his wife and maid. 
 
Birkett and the Naked Toreador - Norman Birkett takes on the case that made his name in this extraordinary saga of blackmail, snobbery, society scandal and bullfighting... 
 
David Haig and Neil Dudgeon star as Birkett, with Alison Pettitt and Bonnie Engstrom as his wife, Billie, and Alun Raglan as his clerk, Edgar. 
 
Written by Caroline and David Stafford 
Directed by Marc Beeby 
 
Norman Birkett and the Case of the Coleford Poisoner 
Birkett - David Haig 
Edgar Bowker - Trystan Gravelle 
Billie - Alison Pettitt 
Elton Pace - Michael Shelford 
Annie Pace/Leslie Pace - Clare Corbett 
Dr du Pre - Sam Dale 
Judge Horridge/Vicar - Bruce Alexander 
Mrs Elizabeth Porter - Joanna Monro 
Other parts were played by John Biggins and Nigel Hastings 
First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1 June 2010 
 
Birkett and the Blind Soldier 
Norman Birkett - Neil Dudgeon 
Billie - Bonnie Engstrom 
Edgar - Alun Raglan 
Lady Pearson - Adjoa Andoh 
Arthur - Carl Prekopp 
MacCormac - Paul Moriarty 
Frazer/Warder - Adam Billington 
Humphreys - James Lailey 
Sgt Waller - Gerard McDermott 
Randall/Clerk - Rikki Lawton 
Grace/Margaret - Alex Rivers 
Woman - Victoria Inez Hardy 
First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3 January 2012 
 
Birkett and the Green Bicycle 
Norman Birkett - Neil Dudgeon 
Billie - Bonnie Engstrom 
Edgar - Alun Raglan 
Sir Edward - Nicholas Jones 
Cadbury - James Lailey 
Cox/Enoch - Adam Billington 
Judge - Gerard McDermott 
Lily/Muriel - Francine Chamberlain 
Ronald - Christopher Webster 
Graham - Simon Bubb 
First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 10 January 2012 
 
Birkett and the Red Stains on the Carpet 
Norman Birkett - Neil Dudgeon 
Billie - Bonnie Engstrom 
Edgar - Alun Raglan 
Jackson - Adam Billington 
Buck Ruxton - Sagar Arya 
Shaw - Gerard McDermott 
Glaister - James Lailey 
Bennett - Rikki Lawton 
Alfred - Christopher Webster 
Susan/Gracie - Victoria Inez Hardy 
Mary - Alex Rivers 
First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 17 January 2012 
 
Birkett and the Naked Toreador 
Norman Birkett - Neil Dudgeon 
Billie - Bonnie Engstrom 
Edgar - Alun Raglan 
Lady Caernarvon - Joanna Monro 
Sir Edward - Nicholas Jones 
Dennistoun - Carl Prekopp 
Mlle Cina - Victoria Inez Hardy 
Dorothy - Adjoa Andoh 
First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 January 2012 
 
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