A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy

Rubbish: The Complete Series 1 and 2

Quirky comedy from the writer of Married, following the highs and lows of a local government officer 
 Martin Christmas is a local government worker in the Sanitation department, whose days are shaped by endless recycling initiatives and green league tables, and whose nights are shadowed by his failed relationships and curmudgeonly interior monologues.While Martin is trying to cultivate his inner peace, but things keep getting in his way: having to come up with slogans for the side of the 'Rubbish Bus', the irritating Pagans in the Youth and Leisure department, and the annual diversity workshop where he meets fellow local government worker Sarah. Whether he's trying to track down a suspicious rival whistleblower within the council, scaling the firefighter's climbing tower (naked), or joining an ex-girlfriend for a sponsored walk that may incur the wrath of some fearsome Brontë fans, Martin's life never seems to get better than... rubbish.Starring Reece Dinsdale (Coronation Street, Emmerdale Farm), with a cast including Nicola Walker (Unforgotten, Last Tango in Halifax), Oriane Messina (Green Wing), Paul Copley (Downton Abbey, Hornblower), James Lance (Teachers, Ted Lasso), Kevin Eldon (Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle) and Katherine Jakeways (Miranda), this witty look at the upside of mid-life misery is perfect for listeners of Ed Reardon's Week, Little Blighty on the Down, and Married.Cast and credits Martin - Reece DinsdaleKaren - Oriane MessinaRoger - Paul CopleyDon / Tim / Darren / Speaker 1 - Mark MaierSarah / Tristana - Nicola Walker (Series 1)Sarah - Pippa Haywood (Series 2)Tristana - Katy Brand (Series 2)Bryan - Neil EdmondBarney / Barry - James Lance (Series 1)Barney - Matthew Cottle (Series 2)Chris / Peter - Jim NorthAdam - Paul ReynoldsScott - Kevin Eldon 
Alan / Magistrate - Mike Walling 
Wadey - Steven Kynman 
Naomi - Katherine Jakeways 
David / Tannoy - Martin TrenamanMatt - Robert Wilfort 
Andrea / Woman - Susie DonkinJohn - Neil Dudgeon 
Dawn - Emma Kennedy 
Little Girl - Nicole ShortlandMarie - Claire BartlettLoud American / Banks / the Compere - Ewan Bailey 
Saffron - Nadia KamilDan - Russell ToveyWritten by Tony BagleyProduced by Claire BartlettFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 5 October - 9 November 2006 (Series 1), 31 October - 5 December 2007 (Series 2)©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Quirky comedy from the writer of Married, following the highs and lows of a local government officer 
 
Martin Christmas is a local government worker in the Sanitation department, whose days are shaped by endless recycling initiatives and green league tables, and whose nights are shadowed by his failed relationships and curmudgeonly interior monologues. 
 
While Martin is trying to cultivate his inner peace, but things keep getting in his way: having to come up with slogans for the side of the 'Rubbish Bus', the irritating Pagans in the Youth and Leisure department, and the annual diversity workshop where he meets fellow local government worker Sarah. Whether he's trying to track down a suspicious rival whistleblower within the council, scaling the firefighter's climbing tower (naked), or joining an ex-girlfriend for a sponsored walk that may incur the wrath of some fearsome Brontë fans, Martin's life never seems to get better than... rubbish. 
 
Starring Reece Dinsdale (Coronation Street, Emmerdale Farm), with a cast including Nicola Walker (Unforgotten, Last Tango in Halifax), Oriane Messina (Green Wing), Paul Copley (Downton Abbey, Hornblower), James Lance (Teachers, Ted Lasso), Kevin Eldon (Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle) and Katherine Jakeways (Miranda), this witty look at the upside of mid-life misery is perfect for listeners of Ed Reardon's Week, Little Blighty on the Down, and Married. 
 
Cast and credits 
 
Martin - Reece Dinsdale 
Karen - Oriane Messina 
Roger - Paul Copley 
Don / Tim / Darren / Speaker 1 - Mark Maier 
Sarah / Tristana - Nicola Walker (Series 1) 
Sarah - Pippa Haywood (Series 2) 
Tristana - Katy Brand (Series 2) 
Bryan - Neil Edmond 
Barney / Barry - James Lance (Series 1) 
Barney - Matthew Cottle (Series 2) 
Chris / Peter - Jim North 
Adam - Paul Reynolds 
Scott - Kevin Eldon 
Alan / Magistrate - Mike Walling 
Wadey - Steven Kynman 
Naomi - Katherine Jakeways 
David / Tannoy - Martin Trenaman 
Matt - Robert Wilfort 
Andrea / Woman - Susie Donkin 
John - Neil Dudgeon 
Dawn - Emma Kennedy 
Little Girl - Nicole Shortland 
Marie - Claire Bartlett 
Loud American / Banks / the Compere - Ewan Bailey 
Saffron - Nadia Kamil 
Dan - Russell Tovey 
 
Written by Tony Bagley 
Produced by Claire Bartlett 
 
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 5 October - 9 November 2006 (Series 1), 31 October - 5 December 2007 (Series 2) 
 
©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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Martin Clunes

Zoë Wanamaker

Geraldine James

David Troughton

Nicky Henson

Alistair McGowan

Rebecca Front

A BBC Radio Sitcom

All twelve episodes of the rom-com serial with a twist, starring Martin Clunes, Zoë Wanamaker and Geraldine James 
 
Roy Hitchcock is a provincial hack journalist and inveterate daydreamer. When he meets his former English teacher at his old school&rsquo;s prize-giving ceremony, his private fantasies run wild and he sets out to capture her heart. Unfortunately, his attempts to get in Miss Callaghan&rsquo;s good books constantly backfire &ndash; and the more he apologises, the less impressed she is. There&rsquo;s also another major obstacle in his path, in the macho form of Jane&rsquo;s current lover, media hero Chad Mann. 
 
As Roy battles on against the odds, things go from bad to worse, and he finds himself jobless, rejected and about to have his house repossessed. But when his video diary is transmitted by a TV company, his emotional turmoil is revealed to the world. Will it finally win Jane over? 
 
Created by Tony Bagley (Married, Rubbish) and based on his own real-life experiences, this romantic comedy drama with a touch of the surreal stars Martin Clunes as Roy and Zoë Wanamaker and Geraldine James as Jane. Among the supporting cast are Toyah Willcox, David Troughton, Nicky Henson, Rebecca Front and Alistair McGowan, and Paul Vaughan and Dr Anthony Clare make special guest appearances as themselves. 
 
Production credits 
Written by Tony Bagley 
Produced by Paul Schlesinger 
Music composed by Julian Wastall 
Theme sung by Toyah Willcox 
 
Cast 
Jane Callaghan &ndash; Zoë Wanamaker/Geraldine James 
Roy Hitchcock &ndash; Martin Clunes 
Various roles played by Toyah Wilcox, David Troughton, Nicky Henson, Keith Drinkel, Sue Roderick, Melanie Hudson, Susannah Corbett, David Holt, Geoff McGivern, Steve Hodson/Simon Treves, John Baddeley, Peter Serafinowicz, Rebecca Front, Alistair McGowan, Paul Panting, Matthew Morgan, Jonathan Adams, Bryan Dick, Linda Polan, Philip Anthony, Tilly Vosburgh 
Also featuring Paul Vaughan and Dr Anthony Clare as themselves 
 
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 12 Jan-16 Feb 1993 (Series 1), 16 Aug-20 Sep 1994 (Series 2) 
 
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