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The Shuttleworths
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 1993 - 2022
- 48 episodes (5 series)
Musings from John Shuttleworth as we eavesdrop on the semi-detached world of the Sheffield based singer and songwriter. Stars Graham Fellows.
- Series 3, Episode 2 repeated Tuesday at 11pm on Radio 4 Extra
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Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1993 - 2022
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 48 (5 series), plus 9 other episodes
- Star
- Graham Fellows
- Writers
- Graham Fellows, Martin Willis and Dean Wilkinson
- Producers
- Dawn Ellis and Paul Schlesinger
- Companies
Radio sitcom in which all parts are voiced by comedian Graham Fellows.
John Shuttleworth, Sheffield's favourite singer-songwriter, takes to the airwaves with his electronic keyboard, wife Mary, and next door neighbour (and sole agent) Ken Worthington in tow.
The fifteen minute episode are based "Sheffield's number one singer-songwriter" as he gives his thoughts on everyday life, and performs ditties on his keyboard.
In the latest series, as well as an internet toaster saga, John's adventures included writing a song for Lady Ga Ga (but only if he can get all his DIY duties done to Mary's satisfaction first); taking his first trip to an Indian restaurant for a curry after sampling Ken's naan bread; trying to help Ken get his washing off the line before the rain starts; taking up on the offer of an unpaid gig - but only because he has the promise of his own designated parking space; and celebrating a milestone birthday with a picnic. Mary's friend Joan Chitty makes an appearance in this series, as does John's nemesis: salesman Peter Cornelius.
In addition to five series of The Shuttleworths, there has also been two series of Radio Shuttleworth, in which John invited guests into his home; plus a series of John Shuttleworth's Open Mind, in which the musician investigated five unsolved phenomena.
Catch-up
Additional details
- Also known as
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- Radio Shuttleworth
- John Shuttleworth's Open Mind
- Production
- Studio
Website links
- Radio Ha Ha
An article about the series from a website devoted to radio comedy. Note: this page hasn't been updated since 1997. - The Official John Shuttleworth
The official website of the character. With CV, free audio downloads, press clippings and much more. - Wikipedia
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Monday 11th October 1993 at 11:30pm on BBC Radio 4
- Next repeats
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- Series 3, Episode 2: Tuesday at 11pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Series 3, Episode 3: Tuesday 17th September at 11pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Most recent repeats
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- Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at 11:00pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 3, Episode 1
- Monday 1st January 2024 at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Early Specials, New Year Special
- Monday 25th December 2023 at 10:45pm on Radio 4 Extra - Early Specials, Christmas Special