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Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC
Ground Control

Ground Control

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2018
  • 5 episodes (1 series)

Comedy drama about a long distance relationship, starring Tamsin Greig as a woman married to an astronaut. Also features Adam James, Georgie Glen, Nick Mohammed, Felicite Du Jeu and Neil McCaul

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Ground Control. Image shows from L to R: Tess (Tamsin Greig), Scott (Adam James). Copyright: BBC

Key details

Genre
Comedy Drama
Broadcast
2018
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
5 (1 series)
Stars
Tamsin Greig, Adam James, Georgie Glen, Nick Mohammed, Felicite Du Jeu and Neil McCaul
Writer
Colin Bytheway
Director
Sally Avens
Producer
Sally Avens
Company

Tess is married to a real live hero, Scott Carter, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. What an honour for her. Or is it? Is she always going to be simply Mrs Scott Carter? A comedy drama chronicling the ultimate long distance relationship.

Additional details

Also known as
  • 15 Minute Drama: Ground Control
Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Monday 2nd July 2018 at 10:45am on BBC Radio 4
Most recent repeats
  • Monday 16th October 2023 at 2:50am on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 5
  • Monday 16th October 2023 at 2:35am on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 4
  • Monday 16th October 2023 at 2:20am on Radio 4 Extra - Episode 3

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