The Pickerskill Reports
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2009 - 2013
- 9 episodes (2 series)
Black comedy series starring Ian McDiarmid as Dr Pickerskill, a retired English master looking back at the lives of his most entertaining pupils. Stars Ian McDiarmid, Richard Johnson, Philip Madoc and Michael Sarne.
Episode menu
The Final Report - The Last Report
Further details
Dr Henry Pickerskill has his hands full trying to help arrogant know-it-all student Oliver Hugh Porter: his endless questioning of masters makes him the target of both staff and fellow students.
Desperate to be liked, Oliver Hugh misinterprets Henry's advice about making friends and buys out the school with his trust fund. He's assisted by Cyril Hornette, an accountant with a maniacal streak and a deadly desire to indulge his ghastly daughter, Faye.
Oliver Hugh subsequently marries Faye, who has come under the influence of a cult, The Constancy. Henry tries to convince Oliver Hugh that The Constancy preaches dangerous nonsense and will damage the school's reputation.
With love triangles, secret recordings and an unwelcome appearance in the red tops, it's a teetering farcical catastrophic finish to wrap up the 8 year project.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 27th May 2013
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Ian McDiarmid | Dr Henry Pickerskill |
| Michael Feast | The Chaplain |
| Thomas Sangster | Oliver Hugh Porter |
| Mark Heap | Cyril Hornette |
| Elaine Cassidy | Faye |
| Tony Gardner | Math's Master |
| Michael Feast | The Headmaster |
| Andrew McGibbon | Writer |
| Andrew McGibbon | Director |
| Nick Romero | Producer |
| Andrew McGibbon | Producer |
| Jonathan Ruffle | Executive Producer |
Video
Behind-the-Scenes on The Last Report
A film featuring interviews with actors and critics as the final episode of The Pickerskill Reports is filmed.
Featuring: Ian McDiarmid (Dr Henry Pickerskill), Elaine Cassidy (Faye), Mark Heap (Cyril Hornette) & Thomas Sangster (Oliver Hugh Porter).