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The Castle. Image shows from L to R: Sir William De Warenne (Neil Dudgeon), Lady Anne Woodstock (Martha Howe-Douglas), Lady Charlotte (Ingrid Oliver), Sir John Woodstock (James Fleet). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions
The Castle

The Castle

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2007 - 2012
  • 24 episodes (4 series)

Radio sitcom set in a medieval castle with some remarkably modern trappings. Stars James Fleet and Neil Dudgeon. Stars James Fleet, Neil Dudgeon, Susan Earl, Jonathan Kydd, Ingrid Oliver and more.

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Series 2, Episode 3 - Is This A Turnip That I See Before Me?

A troupe of travelling players, a case of mistaken cushions, a spittoon of mead and a high-speed turnip cause collusion and confusion in equal measure.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 16th January 2009
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
James Fleet Sir John Woodstock
Neil Dudgeon Sir William De Warenne
Jonathan Kydd Cardinal Duncan
Ingrid Oliver Lady Charlotte
Steven Kynman Master Henry Woodstock
Jonathan Kydd Thomas
Montserrat Lombard Lady Anne Woodstock
Lewis Macleod Merlin
Writing team
Kim Fuller Writer
Paul Alexander Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
David Tyler Producer
Guy Jackson Composer

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