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1834

1834

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2003
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Comedy series about a 21st Century English teacher from Cheadle Hulme who wakes up to find himself in Macclesfield - in 1834. Stars Michael Begley, Joe Caffrey, Kenneth Alan Taylor, Mark Chatterton, James Nickerson and more.

  • Episode 4 repeated Friday at 2:30pm on Radio 4 Extra

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
2003
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
6 (1 series)
Stars
Michael Begley, Joe Caffrey, Kenneth Alan Taylor, Mark Chatterton, James Nickerson, Toby Hadoke and Julia Rounthwaite
Writer
Jim Poyser
Producer
Polly Thomas
Company

After a few drinks, English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century.

For the 21st Century Cheadle Hulme resident, finding himself suddenly in 1834 Macclesfield is, to say the least, a surprise.

Unable to glean any information on the situation from his faithful valet, Ned, Jim discovers that he is now Tarquin, third son of Lord Belport.

He has also acquired a suspicious brother, a spurned ex-girlfriend and an over-excited Luddite cum cauliflower farmer.

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 11th June 2003 on BBC Radio 4
Next repeats
  1. Episode 4: Friday at 2:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
  2. Episode 4: Friday at 8:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
  3. Episode 4: Saturday at 4:30am on Radio 4 Extra
  4. Episode 5: Friday 31st January at 2:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
  5. Episode 5: Friday 31st January at 8:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
  6. Episode 5: Saturday 1st February at 4:30am on Radio 4 Extra
Most recent repeats
  • Saturday 18th January 2025 at 4:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 3
  • Friday 17th January 2025 at 8:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 3
  • Friday 17th January 2025 at 2:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 3

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