British Comedy Guide
HR. Image shows from L to R: Peter (Jonathan Pryce), Sam (Nicholas Le Prevost). Copyright: BBC
HR

HR

  • Radio sitcom / comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2009 - 2014
  • 30 episodes (5 series)

Comedy by Nigel Williams about a retired odd-couple. Stars Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost. Stars Nicholas Le Prevost, Jonathan Pryce, Kate Fahy and David Haig.

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Key details

Genres
Sitcom, Comedy Drama
Broadcast
2009 - 2014
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
30 (5 series)
Stars
Nicholas Le Prevost, Jonathan Pryce, Kate Fahy and David Haig
Writer
Nigel Williams
Producer
Peter Kavanagh
Company

Series 1 introduces Sam, a lazy HR officer, and Peter his equally indolent subject. The duo soon realise the skids are under them: Peter for lateness and abusive phone calls to clients and Sam for his over-relaxed attitude to errant staff members like Peter.

From Series 2 onwards, the duo are now retired. Peter, on a tiny pension, has moved into Sam's suburban home where the two continue to play out the curious behaviours developed over a lifetime in work.

Sam wins the lottery at one point, and later falls in love with a man called Ed.

See our episode guides for more details on the plotlines for each series.

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Friday 13th February 2009 at 11:30am on BBC Radio 4
Most recent repeats

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