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Deep Trouble. Image shows from L to R: Commander Alison Fairbanks (Katherine Jakeways), Petty Officer Lucy Radcliffe (Miranda Raison), Lieutenant Jack Trainor (Ben Willbond), Captain Paul Wade (Jim Field Smith). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions
Deep Trouble

Deep Trouble

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2005 - 2007
  • 8 episodes (2 series)

Radio sitcom set on HMS Goliath, a nuclear submarine - manned by idiots. Written by and starring Jim Field Smith and Ben Willbond. Stars Jim Field Smith, Katherine Jakeways, Ben Willbond, Miranda Raison, Alice Lowe and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3 - Prize Hamper

A Russian sub, a Harrier Jump Jet, a sewing machine and an unexpected promotion for Lucy are all in store for the crew.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 3rd November 2005
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jim Field Smith Captain Paul Wade
Katherine Jakeways Commander Alison Fairbanks
Ben Willbond Lieutenant Jack Trainor
Miranda Raison Petty Officer Lucy Radcliffe
Dan Skinner (as Renton Skinner) PO Bazeley
Gareth Tunley PO Jones
Ben Willbond Tom Clancy
Jonathan Ryland Narrator
Guest cast
Rufus Jones F/O Withers
Katy Brand Margaret
Boris Isarov Captain Rukavashnikov
Writing team
Jim Field Smith Writer
Ben Willbond Writer
Production team
David Tyler Director
David Tyler Producer

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