Celebrate The Burkiss Way

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Happy dynamic living! Comedy writers David Renwick and Andrew Marshall - plus original cast members Chris Emmett, Nigel Rees and Fred Harris - recall their cult BBC radio comedy hit.

Discover how Eric Pode of Croydon came to be! Which cast member made the leap from Big Ted and Play School to Radio 4? And why did 'The Burkiss Way' earn itself a mention in the Houses of Parliament?

Enjoy five classic episodes featuring the talents of Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees:

* Skive from School the Burkiss Way:
Can 'Moses Minor' lead the boys of Greyfriars away from the clutches of their oppressors? From February 1977.

* Not the Burkiss Way:
Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits. Michael Parkinson interviews Bugs Bunny. From January 1978.

* Remember the Burkiss Way:
From 3-2-1 to The Generation Game Questions galore in the clash of the game shows! From April 1979.

* Settle out of Court the Burkiss Way:
Find out 'What's My Gender', plus a galactic 'Panorama'. From November 1980.

* Wave Goodbye to CBEs the Burkiss Way
The sketch show team's last-ever episode which provoked controversy. From November 1980.

Produced by Martin Dempsey

First broadcast on BBC Radio 7 in 2009.

Writers David Renwick and Andrew Marshall, plus cast members, recall their cult comedy.

Writers David Renwick and Andrew Marshall, plus cast members recall their cult comedies.

Classic sketch comedy from the 1970s

It's back to the 1970s and 80s as comedy writers David Renwick and Andrew Marshall – plus original cast members Chris Emmett, Nigel Rees and Fred Harris - recall their cult BBC radio comedy hit.

* Skive from School the Burkiss Way:
Can 'Moses Minor' lead the boys of Greyfriars away from the clutches of their oppressors? From February 1977.

* Not the Burkiss Way:
Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits. Michael Parkinson interviews Bugs Bunny. From January 1978.

* Remember the Burkiss Way:
From 3-2-1 to The Generation Game Questions galore in the clash of the game shows! From April 1979.

* Wave Goodbye to CBEs the Burkiss Way
The sketch show team's last-ever episode which provoked controversy. From November 1980.

Producer: Martin Dempsey

Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in April 2009.

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20090404	20180818 (BBC7) 20200705 (BBC7) 20200706 (BBC7)	Happy dynamic living! Comedy writers David Renwick and Andrew Marshall - plus original cast members Chris Emmett, Nigel Rees and Fred Harris - recall their cult BBC radio comedy hit. Discover how Eric Pode of Croydon came to be! Which cast member made the leap from Big Ted and Play School to Radio 4? And why did 'The Burkiss Way' earn itself a mention in the Houses of Parliament? Enjoy five classic episodes featuring the talents of Jo Kendall, Chris Emmett, Fred Harris and Nigel Rees: * Skive from School the Burkiss Way: Can 'Moses Minor' lead the boys of Greyfriars away from the clutches of their oppressors? From February 1977. * Not the Burkiss Way: Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits. Michael Parkinson interviews Bugs Bunny. From January 1978. * Remember the Burkiss Way: From 3-2-1 to The Generation Game Questions galore in the clash of the game shows! From April 1979. * Settle out of Court the Burkiss Way: Find out 'What's My Gender', plus a galactic 'Panorama'. From November 1980. * Wave Goodbye to CBEs the Burkiss Way The sketch show team's last-ever episode which provoked controversy. From November 1980. Produced by Martin Dempsey First broadcast on BBC Radio 7 in 2009. Writers David Renwick and Andrew Marshall, plus cast members, recall their cult comedy. Writers David Renwick and Andrew Marshall, plus cast members recall their cult comedies. Classic sketch comedy from the 1970s It's back to the 1970s and 80s as comedy writers David Renwick and Andrew Marshall – plus original cast members Chris Emmett, Nigel Rees and Fred Harris - recall their cult BBC radio comedy hit. * Skive from School the Burkiss Way: Can 'Moses Minor' lead the boys of Greyfriars away from the clutches of their oppressors? From February 1977. * Not the Burkiss Way: Learn how to offer family planning for rabbits. Michael Parkinson interviews Bugs Bunny. From January 1978. * Remember the Burkiss Way: From 3-2-1 to The Generation Game Questions galore in the clash of the game shows! From April 1979. * Wave Goodbye to CBEs the Burkiss Way The sketch show team's last-ever episode which provoked controversy. From November 1980. Producer: Martin Dempsey Made for BBC Radio 7 and first broadcast in April 2009.