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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - An Adolescence Utterly Trashed
Pip meets a mysterious aged crone who can help him escape from Britain's most terrifying school and the clutches of his evil guardian.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 22nd August 2007
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| 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 |
| Geoffrey Whitehead | Hardthrasher |
| Celia Imrie | Aunt Lily |
| Mark Evans | Wellington |
| Mark Evans | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |