Parsley Sidings
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 2
- 1971 - 1973
- 21 episodes (2 series)
Radio sitcom set in a sleepy out-of-the-way railway station, starring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. Also features Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser.
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1971 - 1973
- Channel
- BBC Radio 2
- Episodes
- 21 (1 pilot + 2 series)
- Stars
- Arthur Lowe, Ian Lavender, Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser
- Writer
- Jim Eldridge
- Producer
- Edward Taylor
- Company
Parsley Sidings is a small, out-of-the-way railway station in the Midlands, located on the line between London and Birmingham. Parsley Sidings only has six trains stopping per day, and thus the station is always under the threat of closure.
The manager of the station is Mr Horace Hepplewhite, whose family have managed the station for generations. His gormless son Bertrand is not so keen on running the station however: he would rather enter acting.
Other staff at the station included secretary Gloria Simpkins who is in love with Bertrand, crafty cockney porter Percy Valentine and elderly signalman Mr Bradshaw.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
Website links
- British Comedy and Drama Website
A more in-depth article covering the programme. - Parsley Sidings - An Appreciation
Perhaps the most in depth guide to Parsley Sidings there is, including contributions from writer Jim Eldridge. - Wikipedia
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Sunday 28th February 1971 on BBC Radio 2
- Most recent repeats
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- Saturday 4th February 2023 at 4:00am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 10
- Friday 3rd February 2023 at 6:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 10
- Friday 3rd February 2023 at 1:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 10