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Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC
Double Science

Double Science

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2007 - 2008
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Radio sitcom about two incompetent science teachers who work at a college that specialises in drama. Stars Ben Willbond, Justin Edwards, Raza Jaffrey, Rebecca Front and Margaret Cabourn-Smith

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Double Science. Image shows left to right: Colin Jackson (Ben Willbond), Kenneth Farley-Pitman (Justin Edwards). Credit: BBC

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
2007 - 2008
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
6 (1 pilot + 1 series)
Stars
Ben Willbond, Justin Edwards, Raza Jaffrey, Rebecca Front and Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Writers
Ben Willbond and Justin Edwards
Producer
Adam Bromley
Company

Forrresters is a sixth form college with a highly successful drama department run by the odious Danny Woods. For years, the science department at the college was a forgotten and neglected area where Colin Jackson (no relation) and Kenneth Farley-Pittman, two chemistry teachers existing in a work-life balance haven, could brew their own ales in peace and quiet. Kenneth even devised a self-assessment system where one class taught itself.

However the head of department Dr Oates dies from a massive coronary (probably induced by a butter chicken-laden diet). His replacement is Alison Hatton - she is keen and wants to bring in new students. Nothing will be the same again.

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 4th July 2007 at 11pm on BBC Radio 4
Most recent repeats
  • Tuesday 19th July 2022 at 4:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 6
  • Monday 18th July 2022 at 4:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 6
  • Monday 18th July 2022 at 9:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 6

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