British Comedy Guide
Bleak Expectations. Image shows from L to R: Hardthrasher (Geoffrey Whitehead), Aunt Lily (Celia Imrie), Young Pip (Tom Allen), Mr Gently Benevolent (Anthony Head), Sir Philip Bin (Richard Johnson), Harry Biscuit (James Bachman). Copyright: BBC
Bleak Expectations

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.

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Series 1, Episode 6 - A Life Sadly Smashed...Then Happily Restored A Bit

Things look grim for Pip as he faces a lengthy and highly prejudicial court case. Is he to be hanged, or will there be a last-minute escape followed by a thrilling chase, several duels, a jar of exotic jam and at least two weddings?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 19th September 2007
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Mark Perry Thomas Bin
Celia Imrie Aunt Lily
Guest cast
Mark Evans Mr Wyckham-post-forburton... (The Lawyer)
Writing team
Mark Evans Writer
Production team
Gareth Edwards Producer

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