Greywing

Episode

Title

First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Scoop!

19921030

20240723 (BBC7)
20240724 (BBC7)

He slipped effortlessly into his super sleek costume...oh how come their tights never wrinkle in the comics?' Frustrated furniture maker Nigel Struddock, has an alter ego - Greywing - a superhero. Who can stop dastardly Benny Leake's sabotage plan? Greywing to the rescue - but can he get the ice cream van to go fast enough?

Written by Simon Bullivant

Nigel Struddock aka Greywing ... Timothy Spall

Benny Leake - Bernard Hill

Judy Marvick - Tilly Vosburgh

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in October 1992.

Swishing his cape, Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter becomes a superhero.

How does Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter transform into a costumed super-hero? Stars Timothy Spall. From 1992.

Nigel Studdock is Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter.

So with the aid of a sewing machine - how does he end up becoming a local costumed superhero?

Six-part superhero sitcom written by Simon Bullivant

Donkey Work

19921106

20240730 (BBC7)
20240731 (BBC7)

Greywing is Bludden-on Sand's new superhero!

He's got the mask! He's got the cape!

Now where's the crime..?

Nigel Studdock is Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter - and now he's the town's costumed superhero!

Superhero sitcom written by Simon Bullivant

Nigel Struddock aka Greywing ... Timothy Spall

Benny Leake ... Bernard Hill

Judy Marvick ... Tilly Vosborough

Kate Binchy

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992.

Bludden-on Sand's new superhero's got the mask, got the cape. Now where's the crime?

Bludden-on Sand's new superhero's got the mask and cape. So where's the crime? Stars Timothy Spall and Bernard Hill. From 1992.

Fair Game

19921113

20240806 (BBC7)
20240807 (BBC7)

Mild-mannered furniture maker, Nigel Struddock, has an alter ego - Greywing - a costumed superhero. His nemesis, dastardly Benny Leake, has hired a heavy to dispose of him. Is our hero's number up?

Written by Simon Bullivant

Nigel Struddock aka Greywing - Timothy Spall

Benny Leake - Bernard Hill

Judy Marvick - Tilly Vosburgh

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992.

A fairground big wheel and the mysterious 'Mr Smith' spark trouble for the superhero

A deserted fairground, a big wheel and the mysterious 'Mr Smith' spark trouble for the superhero. Stars Timothy Spall. From 1992.

Greywing's dastardly nemesis has hired a heavy to dispose of him.

Nigel Studdock is Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter - and now he's the town's costumed superhero!

Superhero sitcom written by Simon Bullivant

Something Fishy

19921120

20240813 (BBC7)
20240814 (BBC7)

When dead fish are washed up on the beach, suspicion falls on a chemical plant. But who is the real culprit?

Mild-mannered furniture maker, Nigel Struddock, has an alter ego - Greywing - a costumed superhero. His nemesis, dastardly Benny Leake, has hired a heavy to dispose of him. Is our hero's number up?

Written by Simon Bullivant

Nigel Struddock aka Greywing - Timothy Spall

Benny Leake - Bernard Hill

Judy Marvick - Tilly Vosburgh

Other parts played by: John Baddeley, Andy Rashleigh, Jill Graham, Melanie Hidson and Julian Rhind-Tutt.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992.

When dead fish are washed up on the beach, suspicion falls on a chemical plant. Stars Timothy Spall and Bernard Hill. From 1992.

Dead fish are washing up on the beach.

So, who is dumping waste at sea?

Nigel Studdock is Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter - and now he's the town's costumed superhero!

His nemesis is the dastardly ice-cream tycoon. Benny Leak.

Superhero sitcom written by Simon Bullivant.

Freeze

19921127

20240820 (BBC7)
20240821 (BBC7)

As Nigel signs on, Greywing saves the day at a benefit office siege.

Mild-mannered furniture maker, Nigel Struddock, has an alter ego - Greywing - a costumed superhero. His nemesis, dastardly Benny Leake, has hired a heavy to dispose of him. Is our hero's number up?

Written by Simon Bullivant

Nigel Struddock aka Greywing - Timothy Spall

Benny Leake - Bernard Hill

Judy Marvick - Tilly Vosburgh

Other parts played by: John Baddeley, Andy Rashleigh, Jill Graham, Melanie Hidson and Julian Rhind-Tutt.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live in November 1992.

Signing on at the dole office, Nigel's superhero alter ego must jump into action.

Nigel's superhero alter ego jumps into action at a dole office siege. Stars Timothy Spall and Bernard Hill. From 1992.

As Nigel signs-on, his alter-ego is needed for a siege at the benefit office.

Nigel Studdock is Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter - and now he's the town's costumed superhero!

His nemesis is the dastardly ice-cream tycoon. Benny Leak.

Superhero sitcom written by Simon Bullivant.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992.

Signing on at the dole office, Nigel's superhero alter ego must take action.

Frostbite!

19921204

20240827 (BBC7)
20240828 (BBC7)

Greywing faces a showdown with Bludden's first costumed villain. Who can it be?

Written by Simon Bullivant.

Nigel Struddock aka Greywing ... Timothy Spall

Benny Leake ... Bernard Hill

Judy Marvick ... Tilly Vosborough

John Baddeley, Andy Rashleigh, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Jill Graham.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in December 1992.

Greywing faces a showdown with Bludden's first costumed villain. Who can it be? Stars Timothy Spall. From December 1992.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Scoop!	19921030	20240723 (BBC7) 20240724 (BBC7)	He slipped effortlessly into his super sleek costume...oh how come their tights never wrinkle in the comics?' Frustrated furniture maker Nigel Struddock, has an alter ego - Greywing - a superhero. Who can stop dastardly Benny Leake's sabotage plan? Greywing to the rescue - but can he get the ice cream van to go fast enough? Written by Simon Bullivant Nigel Struddock aka Greywing ... Timothy Spall Benny Leake - Bernard Hill Judy Marvick - Tilly Vosburgh First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in October 1992. Swishing his cape, Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter becomes a superhero. How does Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter transform into a costumed super-hero? Stars Timothy Spall. From 1992. Nigel Studdock is Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter. So with the aid of a sewing machine - how does he end up becoming a local costumed superhero? Six-part superhero sitcom written by Simon Bullivant
02	Donkey Work	19921106	20240730 (BBC7) 20240731 (BBC7)	Greywing is Bludden-on Sand's new superhero! He's got the mask! He's got the cape! Now where's the crime..? Nigel Studdock is Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter - and now he's the town's costumed superhero! Superhero sitcom written by Simon Bullivant Nigel Struddock aka Greywing ... Timothy Spall Benny Leake ... Bernard Hill Judy Marvick ... Tilly Vosborough Kate Binchy First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992. Bludden-on Sand's new superhero's got the mask, got the cape. Now where's the crime? Bludden-on Sand's new superhero's got the mask and cape. So where's the crime? Stars Timothy Spall and Bernard Hill. From 1992.
03	Fair Game	19921113	20240806 (BBC7) 20240807 (BBC7)	Mild-mannered furniture maker, Nigel Struddock, has an alter ego - Greywing - a costumed superhero. His nemesis, dastardly Benny Leake, has hired a heavy to dispose of him. Is our hero's number up? Written by Simon Bullivant Nigel Struddock aka Greywing - Timothy Spall Benny Leake - Bernard Hill Judy Marvick - Tilly Vosburgh First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992. A fairground big wheel and the mysterious 'Mr Smith' spark trouble for the superhero A deserted fairground, a big wheel and the mysterious 'Mr Smith' spark trouble for the superhero. Stars Timothy Spall. From 1992. Greywing's dastardly nemesis has hired a heavy to dispose of him. Nigel Studdock is Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter - and now he's the town's costumed superhero! Superhero sitcom written by Simon Bullivant
04	Something Fishy	19921120	20240813 (BBC7) 20240814 (BBC7)	When dead fish are washed up on the beach, suspicion falls on a chemical plant. But who is the real culprit? Mild-mannered furniture maker, Nigel Struddock, has an alter ego - Greywing - a costumed superhero. His nemesis, dastardly Benny Leake, has hired a heavy to dispose of him. Is our hero's number up? Written by Simon Bullivant Nigel Struddock aka Greywing - Timothy Spall Benny Leake - Bernard Hill Judy Marvick - Tilly Vosburgh Other parts played by: John Baddeley, Andy Rashleigh, Jill Graham, Melanie Hidson and Julian Rhind-Tutt. First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992. When dead fish are washed up on the beach, suspicion falls on a chemical plant. Stars Timothy Spall and Bernard Hill. From 1992. Dead fish are washing up on the beach. So, who is dumping waste at sea? Nigel Studdock is Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter - and now he's the town's costumed superhero! His nemesis is the dastardly ice-cream tycoon. Benny Leak. Superhero sitcom written by Simon Bullivant.
05	Freeze	19921127	20240820 (BBC7) 20240821 (BBC7)	As Nigel signs on, Greywing saves the day at a benefit office siege. Mild-mannered furniture maker, Nigel Struddock, has an alter ego - Greywing - a costumed superhero. His nemesis, dastardly Benny Leake, has hired a heavy to dispose of him. Is our hero's number up? Written by Simon Bullivant Nigel Struddock aka Greywing - Timothy Spall Benny Leake - Bernard Hill Judy Marvick - Tilly Vosburgh Other parts played by: John Baddeley, Andy Rashleigh, Jill Graham, Melanie Hidson and Julian Rhind-Tutt. First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live in November 1992. Signing on at the dole office, Nigel's superhero alter ego must jump into action. Nigel's superhero alter ego jumps into action at a dole office siege. Stars Timothy Spall and Bernard Hill. From 1992. As Nigel signs-on, his alter-ego is needed for a siege at the benefit office. Nigel Studdock is Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter - and now he's the town's costumed superhero! His nemesis is the dastardly ice-cream tycoon. Benny Leak. Superhero sitcom written by Simon Bullivant. First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in November 1992. Signing on at the dole office, Nigel's superhero alter ego must take action.
06	Frostbite!	19921204	20240827 (BBC7) 20240828 (BBC7)	Greywing faces a showdown with Bludden's first costumed villain. Who can it be? Written by Simon Bullivant. Nigel Struddock aka Greywing ... Timothy Spall Benny Leake ... Bernard Hill Judy Marvick ... Tilly Vosborough John Baddeley, Andy Rashleigh, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Jill Graham. First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in December 1992. Greywing faces a showdown with Bludden's first costumed villain. Who can it be? Stars Timothy Spall. From December 1992.