British Comedy Guide

The Department

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2004 - 2006
  • 14 episodes (3 series)

Chris Addison, John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman star in the satirical comedy series that generates astonishing new remedies for society's ills. Also features Matthew Holness, Lucy Montgomery and Peter Dickson.

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Broadcast
2004 - 2006
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
14 (3 series)
Stars
John Oliver, Andy Zaltzman, Chris Addison, Matthew Holness, Lucy Montgomery and Peter Dickson
Writers
John Oliver, Andy Zaltzman and Chris Addison
Producers
Jon Naismith and Richard Grocock
Company

The Department is a secret organisation with the power to influence every aspect of your life. At its heart is Research Team 32, an eccentric three-man think-tank with the brief to brainstorm new ideas on solving society's problems.

Forget Government. Forget Parliament. Your future is in their hands.

Additional details

Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Wednesday 7th January 2004 at 11pm on BBC Radio 4

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