British Comedy Guide

The 27-Year Itch

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1978 - 1980
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

A marital comedy starring Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick. Stars Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick.

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The 27-Year Itch. Image shows left to right: Edward (Hugh Paddick), Dorothy (Betty Marsden). Credit: BBC

Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
1978 - 1980
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
12 (2 series)
Stars
Betty Marsden and Hugh Paddick
Writer
Barry Pilton
Producer
Geoffrey Perkins
Company

Marital black comedy about a couple, Dorothy and Edward, with enough problems to keep Marjorie Proops on overtime until 1990.

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 12th December 1978 at 6:30pm on BBC Radio 4
Most recent repeats
  • Sunday 4th February 2024 at 4:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 6
  • Saturday 3rd February 2024 at 8:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 6
  • Saturday 3rd February 2024 at 2:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 1, Episode 6

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