Parsley Sidings
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 2
- 1971 - 1973
- 21 episodes (2 series)
Radio sitcom set in a sleepy out-of-the-way railway station, starring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. Also features Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser.
- Series 1, Episode 3 repeated Thursday at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1971 - 1973
- Channel
- BBC Radio 2
- Episodes
- 21 (1 pilot + 2 series)
- Stars
- Arthur Lowe, Ian Lavender, Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser
- Writer
- Jim Eldridge
- Producer
- Edward Taylor
- Company
Parsley Sidings is a small, out-of-the-way railway station in the Midlands, located on the line between London and Birmingham. Parsley Sidings only has six trains stopping per day, and thus the station is always under the threat of closure.
The manager of the station is Mr Horace Hepplewhite, whose family have managed the station for generations. His gormless son Bertrand is not so keen on running the station however: he would rather enter acting.
Other staff at the station included secretary Gloria Simpkins who is in love with Bertrand, crafty cockney porter Percy Valentine and elderly signalman Mr Bradshaw.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
Website links
- British Comedy and Drama Website
A more in-depth article covering the programme. - Parsley Sidings - An Appreciation
Perhaps the most in depth guide to Parsley Sidings there is, including contributions from writer Jim Eldridge. - Wikipedia
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Sunday 28th February 1971 on BBC Radio 2
- Next repeats
-
- Series 1, Episode 3: Thursday at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 3: Thursday at 12:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 3: Friday at 2:30am on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 3: Friday at 6:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 4: Thursday 2nd January at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 4: Thursday 2nd January at 12:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 4: Thursday 2nd January at 6:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 4: Friday 3rd January at 2:30am on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 1, Episode 5: Thursday 9th January at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra
- Most recent repeats
-
- Friday 20th December 2024 at 2:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 2
- Thursday 19th December 2024 at 6:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 2
- Thursday 19th December 2024 at 12:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 2