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British Comedy Guide
Think The Unthinkable. Image shows from L to R: Owen (David Mitchell), Daisy de Vere (Catherine Shepherd), Ryan Packer (Marcus Brigstocke), Sophie Stott (Emma Kennedy). Copyright: BBC
Think The Unthinkable

Think The Unthinkable

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2001 - 2005
  • 21 episodes (4 series)

Sitcom about a firm of incompetent management consultants who cause havoc every time they are hired. Stars Marcus Brigstocke, Emma Kennedy, Beth Chalmers, Catherine Shepherd, David Mitchell and Robin Ince

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Marcus Brigstocke Ryan Packer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - Genforce
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas Party
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
  14. Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank
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Beth Chalmers Sophie Stott
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
  2. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
  3. Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank
 3
Robin Ince Jed
Emma Kennedy Sophie Stott
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - Genforce
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas Party
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David Mitchell Owen
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
  2. Series 2, Episode 1 - Genforce
  3. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
  4. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
  5. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
  6. Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea
  7. Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas Party
  8. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
  9. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
  10. Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank
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Catherine Shepherd Daisy de Vere
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - Genforce
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas Party
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
  14. Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank
 14
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Ewan Bailey Nigel
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
 1
Ewan Bailey Storm
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
 1
Iain Bailey Brian Briggs
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
 1
Olivia Colman Cynthia Smith (Bud's PA)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
 1
Olivia Colman Estate Agent
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
 1
Olivia Colman Vanessa (Bank Cashier)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
 1
Olivia Colman Tamandra
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
 1
Olivia Colman Margaret (Council Manager)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
 1
Hugh Dennis Hugh (Burger Baron Representive)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
 1
Hugh Dennis Lecturer
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas Party
 1
Justin Edwards Bob Burser (Head Teacher)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
 1
Janet Fair Jenny (Brian's Secretary)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
 1
Judy Flynn Fiona (Publisher)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas Party
 1
Judy Flynn Janet (School Secretary)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
 1
Simon Godley Bernard Wesley (Refuse Manager)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
 1
Simon Godley Boris
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
 1
Simon Greenall Dr Jenkins
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
 1
Simon Greenall Dr Campbell
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
 1
Simon Greenall Refuse Collector
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
 1
Mark Heap Accountant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
 1
Mark Heap Eric (Managing Director)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
 1
Steven Kynman Dwayne
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Genforce
 1
Geoffrey McGivern Captain Towner
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  1. Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank
 1
Geraldine McNulty Vanessa
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
 1
Geraldine McNulty Sophie's Mum
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
 1
David Mitchell Various Characters
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
 1
Stephen Moore John (Bank MD)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
 1
Chris Pavlo Peter (Utiliton Manager)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
 1
Chris Pavlo Reg (Driver)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
 1
Greg Proops Jim
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Genforce
 1
Kim Wall Bud Jackson (Commissioner)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
 1
Kim Wall Call Centre Worker
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
 1
Kim Wall Derick (Branch Manager)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
 1
Ewan Bailey Actor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
 1
Sue Elliott-Nicholls Actor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
 1
Janet Fair Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
 1
Simon Greenall Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas Party
 2
Sally Hawkins Actor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
 1
Martin Hyder Actor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
 1
Ewan Bailey Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
 1
Olivia Colman Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea
 1
Felix Dexter Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea
 1
Justin Edwards Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea
  2. Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas Party
 2
Sue Elliott-Nicholls Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
 1
Sally Hawkins Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
 1
Martin Hyder Ensemble Actor
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  1. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
  2. Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank
 2
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
James Cary Writer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - Genforce
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas Party
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
  14. Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank
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Ed Drew Script Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
 5
Paul Mayhew-Archer Script Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
 5
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Adam Bromley Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - Genforce
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea
  11. Series 2, Episode 6 - Christmas Party
  12. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
  13. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
  14. Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank
 14
John Whitehall Composer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Longleys Bank
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Barrington Council
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Moore and Burmans
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Utiliton
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - London Transport
  6. Series 2, Episode 1 - Genforce
  7. Series 2, Episode 2 - Blue Herring
  8. Series 2, Episode 3 - Barrington Comprehensive
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Riddleton Plastic
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Nambitrea
  11. Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit Cards
  12. Series 3, Episode 2 - The Post Office
  13. Series 4, Episode 1 - Eurotank
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