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The Masterson Inheritance. Image shows from L to R: Phelim McDermott, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Caroline Quentin, Lee Simpson, Paul Merton. Copyright: BBC
The Masterson Inheritance

The Masterson Inheritance

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1993 - 1995
  • 18 episodes (3 series)

Improvised comedy following the misfortunates of a dynasty. Stars Josie Lawrence, Phelim McDermott, Paul Merton, Caroline Quentin, Jim Sweeney and Lee Simpson

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Josie Lawrence Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Curse of the Mastersons
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Mastersons and Johnson
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scuruy!
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sweat of the Mastersons
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Tatting of the Mastersons
  6. 1993 Christmas Special - The Stuffing of the Mastersons
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Beware the Ides of Masterson
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Last Word to the Mastersons
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Jousting Mastersons
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Gangrene of the Mastersons
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 2
  14. Series 3, Episode 3 - Masterson Rides Again
  15. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Masterson Bunch
  16. Series 3, Episode 5 - The Pain of the Mastersons
  17. Series 3, Episode 6 - The St Valentine's Day Masterson
  18. 1995 Christmas Special - The Mastersons' Christmas Cracker
 18
Phelim McDermott Ensemble Actor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Curse of the Mastersons
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Mastersons and Johnson
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scuruy!
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sweat of the Mastersons
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Tatting of the Mastersons
  6. 1993 Christmas Special - The Stuffing of the Mastersons
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Beware the Ides of Masterson
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Last Word to the Mastersons
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Jousting Mastersons
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Gangrene of the Mastersons
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 2
  14. Series 3, Episode 3 - Masterson Rides Again
  15. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Masterson Bunch
  16. Series 3, Episode 5 - The Pain of the Mastersons
  17. Series 3, Episode 6 - The St Valentine's Day Masterson
  18. 1995 Christmas Special - The Mastersons' Christmas Cracker
 18
Paul Merton Ensemble Actor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Curse of the Mastersons
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Mastersons and Johnson
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scuruy!
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sweat of the Mastersons
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Tatting of the Mastersons
  6. 1993 Christmas Special - The Stuffing of the Mastersons
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Beware the Ides of Masterson
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Last Word to the Mastersons
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Jousting Mastersons
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Gangrene of the Mastersons
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 2
  14. Series 3, Episode 3 - Masterson Rides Again
  15. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Masterson Bunch
  16. Series 3, Episode 5 - The Pain of the Mastersons
  17. Series 3, Episode 6 - The St Valentine's Day Masterson
  18. 1995 Christmas Special - The Mastersons' Christmas Cracker
 18
Caroline Quentin Ensemble Actor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Curse of the Mastersons
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Mastersons and Johnson
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scuruy!
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sweat of the Mastersons
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Tatting of the Mastersons
  6. 1993 Christmas Special - The Stuffing of the Mastersons
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Beware the Ides of Masterson
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Last Word to the Mastersons
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Jousting Mastersons
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Gangrene of the Mastersons
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 2
  14. Series 3, Episode 3 - Masterson Rides Again
  15. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Masterson Bunch
  16. Series 3, Episode 5 - The Pain of the Mastersons
  17. Series 3, Episode 6 - The St Valentine's Day Masterson
  18. 1995 Christmas Special - The Mastersons' Christmas Cracker
 18
Lee Simpson Ensemble Actor
View episodes
  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1
  2. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 2
 2
Jim Sweeney Ensemble Actor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Curse of the Mastersons
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Mastersons and Johnson
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scuruy!
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sweat of the Mastersons
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Tatting of the Mastersons
  6. 1993 Christmas Special - The Stuffing of the Mastersons
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Beware the Ides of Masterson
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Last Word to the Mastersons
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Jousting Mastersons
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Gangrene of the Mastersons
  12. Series 3, Episode 3 - Masterson Rides Again
  13. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Masterson Bunch
  14. Series 3, Episode 5 - The Pain of the Mastersons
  15. Series 3, Episode 6 - The St Valentine's Day Masterson
  16. 1995 Christmas Special - The Mastersons' Christmas Cracker
 16
Lee Simpson Narrator
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Curse of the Mastersons
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Mastersons and Johnson
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scuruy!
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sweat of the Mastersons
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Tatting of the Mastersons
  6. 1993 Christmas Special - The Stuffing of the Mastersons
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Beware the Ides of Masterson
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Last Word to the Mastersons
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Jousting Mastersons
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Gangrene of the Mastersons
  12. Series 3, Episode 3 - Masterson Rides Again
  13. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Masterson Bunch
  14. Series 3, Episode 5 - The Pain of the Mastersons
  15. Series 3, Episode 6 - The St Valentine's Day Masterson
  16. 1995 Christmas Special - The Mastersons' Christmas Cracker
 16
Jim Sweeney Narrator
View episodes
  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1
  2. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 2
 2
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Josie Lawrence Narrator
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Phil Clarke Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Curse of the Mastersons
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - The Mastersons and Johnson
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scuruy!
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sweat of the Mastersons
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - The Tatting of the Mastersons
  6. 1993 Christmas Special - The Stuffing of the Mastersons
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Beware the Ides of Masterson
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Last Word to the Mastersons
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - The Jousting Mastersons
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - The Gangrene of the Mastersons
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 1
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Mastersons Magical Marquee, Part 2
  14. Series 3, Episode 3 - Masterson Rides Again
  15. Series 3, Episode 4 - The Masterson Bunch
  16. Series 3, Episode 5 - The Pain of the Mastersons
  17. Series 3, Episode 6 - The St Valentine's Day Masterson
  18. 1995 Christmas Special - The Mastersons' Christmas Cracker
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