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Parsley Sidings
Parsley Sidings

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 2, Episode 1 repeated Thursday at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra

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Series 2, Episode 1 - Pass The Parcel

When Bertrand is left in charge of the left luggage office, along with a bunch of identical parcels, the inevitable happens.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 29th September 1973
Time
1pm
Channel
BBC Radio 2
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra
  2. Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 12:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
  3. Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 6:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
  4. Friday 4th April 2025 at 2:30am on Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Horace Hepplewhite
Ian Lavender Bertrand Hepplewhite
Kenneth Connor Percy Valentine
Kenneth Connor Mr Bradshaw
Liz Fraser Gloria Simpkins
Guest cast
Kenneth Connor Reverend Spoons
Douglas Blackwell Brigadier Proudfoot
Douglas Blackwell The Doorman
Michael Elwick The Crook
Writing team
Jim Eldridge Writer
Production team
Edward Taylor Producer

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