Bleak Expectations
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2007 - 2012
- 30 episodes (5 series)
Radio comedy following the adventures of Pip Bin as he struggles against the cruel plotting of his evil guardian Mr Gently Benevolent. Stars Tom Allen, Anthony Head, Richard Johnson, James Bachman, Susy Kane and more.
Key cast & crew credits
| Tom Allen | Young Pip |
| Anthony Head | Mr Gently Benevolent |
| Richard Johnson | Sir Philip Bin |
| James Bachman | Harry Biscuit |
| Susy Kane | Pippa Bin |
| Sarah Hadland | Lily |
| Anthony Head | Sourquill |
| James Bachman | Servewell |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Hardthrasher (Series 1) |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Sternbeater (Series 2) |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Wackwallop (Series 3) |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Grimpunch (Series 4) |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Clampvulture (Series 5) |
| Laurence Howarth | Mr Parsimonious (Series 1-2) |
| Perdita Weeks | Poppy Bin (Series 1) |
| Mark Perry | Thomas Bin (Series 1) |
| Celia Imrie | Aunt Lily (Series 1) |
| Sarah Hadland | Ripely (Series 2-5) |
| David Mitchell | The Reverend Godly Fecund (Series 2 & 4) |
| Mark Evans | Ensemble Actor |
| Mark Evans | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |
| Caroline Raphael | Commissioner |