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 3 - A Youth Utterly Crocked
Pip must thwart the plans of his evil guardian Mr Gently Benevolent. Can underwater squirrels, oddly placed church bells and a stint in the workhouse foil him in his noble quest? Or will Aunt Lily and her Gloucestershire racing cows save the day?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 29th 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 |
| Laurence Howarth | Mr Parsimonious |
| Perdita Weeks | Poppy Bin |
| Celia Imrie | Aunt Lily |
| Mark Perry | Bakewell Abertwitch |
| Mark Evans | The Reverend |
| Mark Evans | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |