Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | An Appraisal | 20090213 | 20170713 (BBC7) 20170714 (BBC7) 20200121 (BBC7) 20200122 (BBC7) 20200125 (BBC7) | Caught verbally abusing a client, an angry senior manager faces his HR officer. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer An angry senior manager has been caught verbally abusing a client. His HR officer must take him to task. Can he? Nigel Williams’ comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Cavanagh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2009. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer |
| 01 | 02 | An Away-day | 20090220 | 20170720 (BBC7) 20170721 (BBC7) 20200128 (BBC7) 20200129 (BBC7) | Is team bonding best practised while senior manager Peter and HR's Sam are inebriated? Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Senior manager Peter and his HR officer Sam hate team away-days, but equally fear performing badly and putting their jobs at risk. But is it a good idea to practise bonding skills while inebriated? Nigel Williams’ comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Cavanagh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2009. An angry senior manager has been caught verbally abusing a client. His HR officer must take him to task. Can he? Nigel Williams’ comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Peter....Jonathan Pryce Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer |
| 01 | 03 | A Commute | 20090227 | 20170727 (BBC7) 20170728 (BBC7) 20200204 (BBC7) 20200205 (BBC7) | Manager Peter and HR's Sam are late, but is their new boss also on the train? Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Senior manager Peter is late for work. But so is his Human Resources officer, Sam. They meet on the train, both fearful of a call from their new boss. But, hold on, is that him in the next carriage? Nigel Williams’ comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Cavanagh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2009. Nigel Williams’ comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Peter....Jonathan Pryce Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer |
| 01 | 04 | A Role-play | 20090306 | 20170803 (BBC7) 20170804 (BBC7) 20200211 (BBC7) 20200212 (BBC7) | Sam tries to help a disgruntled Peter when he discovers he has to apply for his own job. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Peter discovers that he has to reapply for his own job. But he's not the only one... Nigel Williams’ comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Cavanagh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2009. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer |
| 01 | 05 | A Leaving Party | 20090313 | 20170810 (BBC7) 20170811 (BBC7) 20200218 (BBC7) 20200219 (BBC7) | Peter meets Sam on his way to a leaving party, but they get stuck in a lift. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Peter meets Sam on his way to a leaving party. But they suffer a mishap... Nigel Williams' comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Cavanagh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2009. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | A Bus Pass | 20090320 | 20170817 (BBC7) 20170818 (BBC7) 20200225 (BBC7) 20200226 (BBC7) | Peter and Sam meet, of all places, in the queue for their senior bus passes. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer The work machine has finally excreted Peter and Sam. Now the two friends meet, of all places, in the queue for their senior bus passes. Nigel Williams’ comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Cavanagh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2009. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Directed by Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2009. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer |
| 02 | 01 | Gassing | 20100823 | 20171102 (BBC7) 20171103 (BBC7) 20171104 (BBC7) 20200331 (BBC7) 20200401 (BBC7) 20200404 (BBC7) | Sam is manning the helplines when Peter calls, in distress about their faulty boiler. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Sam is battling retirement blues with a part-time job working for the Saviours, manning telephone lines to help those in distress. And today's first client is of course Peter, in distress about their faulty boiler. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2010. Director: Peter Kavanagh. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer |
| 02 | 02 | Dogging | 20100830 | 20171109 (BBC7) 20171110 (BBC7) 20200407 (BBC7) 20200408 (BBC7) | Sam hopes a rescue dog can soothe grumpy Peter's retirement. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Sam, determined to help depressed Peter find a sense of purpose in his retirement, gets him a dog. But will the scruffy mongrel help Peter? Or will it add to his aggression and sense of injustice? Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on Radio 4 in 2010. |
| 02 | 03 | Wandering | 20100906 | 20171116 (BBC7) 20171117 (BBC7) 20200414 (BBC7) 20200415 (BBC7) | The odd couple holiday in Spain. Has Sam found love at last? Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Sam and Peter wile away retirement blues with a holiday in Spain. Suddenly Sam, a lifelong virgin, seems to be presented with a life-changing opportunity. Sam.... Nicholas Le Prevost Director: Peter Kavanagh. |
| 02 | 04 | Surfing | 20100913 | 20171123 (BBC7) 20171124 (BBC7) 20200421 (BBC7) 20200422 (BBC7) | The odd duo try some deeply inaccurate online dating. Is it Peter's turn for love? Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Sam and Peter occupy their retirement time surfing the net. Peter has created a flattering but deeply inaccurate online profile for himself and now has a date. Sam is determined to go along. CAST: Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Written by Nigel Williams. Director: Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010. Nigel Williams' comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. |
| 02 | 05 | Remodelling | 20100920 | 20171130 (BBC7) 20171201 (BBC7) 20200428 (BBC7) 20200429 (BBC7) 20200502 (BBC7) | Some redecoration prompts a bout of soul-searching for Sam. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Sam, fearing the sense of purposelessness that often hits retirees, decides to redecorate his house. But, his housemate Peter worries, has he some darker purpose in mind? Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2010. Nigel Williams' comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | Consulting | 20100927 | 20171207 (BBC7) 20171208 (BBC7) 20200505 (BBC7) 20200506 (BBC7) | Having nursed Peter through his retirement blues, Sam is wary over the chance of a new job Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Having nursed Peter through retirement blues, Sam himself succumbs to the dreaded sense of purposelessness. Then Peter gets an ad looking for experienced consultants. They're made! Nigel Williams' comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010 |
| 03 | 01 | Naked | 20120201 | 20180329 (BBC7) 20180330 (BBC7) 20200604 (BBC7) 20200605 (BBC7) | Peter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Nigel Williams' comedy series returns for a third run of six new hilarious episodes. Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost star as two 60-something chums enjoying a comfortable retirement. Until, that is, in the first episode they get a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions. Will they soon be joining the army of dispossessed older folk? Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director....Peter Kavanagh. Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost star as two 60-something chums enjoying a comfortable retirement. Until, that is, in this opening episode they get a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions. Will they soon be joining the army of dispossessed older folk? Series three of Nigel Williams' comedy. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. Peter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost star as two 60-something chums enjoying a comfortable retirement. Until, that is, in this opening episode they get a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions. Will they soon be joining the army of dispossessed older folk? Series three of Nigel Williams' comedy. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director: Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. Peter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer |
| 03 | 02 | Disabled | 20120208 | 20180405 (BBC7) 20180406 (BBC7) 20200611 (BBC7) 20200612 (BBC7) | With the two chums having lost their pensions, Sam balks at Peter's survival measures. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer In the return of Nigel Williams' much-praised comedy series the two 60-something chums have just lost their pensions. Sam (Nicholas le Prevost) balks at Peter's (Jonathan Pryce) outrageous survival measures. But will he become embroiled? Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Director...Peter Kavanagh. The two 60-something chums have just lost their pensions. Sam balks at Peter's outrageous survival measures. But will he become embroiled? Nigel Williams' much-praised comedy series Director: Peter Kavanagh. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. |
| 03 | 03 | Married | 20120215 | 20180412 (BBC7) 20180413 (BBC7) 20200618 (BBC7) 20200619 (BBC7) | With worthless pensions, will a lodger help out Sam and Peter? Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Discovering that their pensions are worthless, the chums contemplate the unthinkable: welcoming a female lodger into their home. Nigel Williams's comedy series stars Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost. Sam.... Nicholas Le Prevost Producer: Peter Kavanagh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. |
| 03 | 04 | Disinherited | 20120222 | 20180419 (BBC7) 20180420 (BBC7) 20200625 (BBC7) 20200626 (BBC7) | With no pensions to fall back on, desperate Sam and Peter visit a wealthy aunt. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer In Nigel Williams' comedy series the two 60-something chums have just lost their pensions. Sam (Nicholas lePrevost) and Peter (Jonathan Pryce) resort to desperate measures. Which now include visiting an aged - very wealthy - aunt. Sam....Nicholas le Prevost Directed by...Peter Kavanagh. After losing their pensions, 60-something chums Sam and Peter chums resort to desperate measures. Which now include visiting an aged - very wealthy - aunt. Nigel Williams's comedy series stars Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost. Sam....Nicholas le Prevost Producer: Peter Kavanagh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. With no pensions to fall back on, desperate Sam and Peter visit a wealthy aunt. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer After losing their pensions, 60-something chums Sam and Peter chums resort to desperate measures. Which now include visiting an aged - very wealthy - aunt. Nigel Williams's comedy series stars Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost. Sam....Nicholas le Prevost Producer: Peter Kavanagh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. With no pensions to fall back on, desperate Sam and Peter visit a wealthy aunt. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer |
| 03 | 05 | Robbed | 20120229 | 20180426 (BBC7) 20180427 (BBC7) 20200702 (BBC7) 20200703 (BBC7) | Sam's latest desperate measure is to try to remortgage the home he shares with Peter. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Nigel William's retirement comedy series, starring Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost. The two friends, having discovered that their pensions are worthless, take every measure thinkable to survive. This week, Sam tries to remortgage their home. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Now Sam tries to remortgage their home... Producer: Peter Kavanagh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012. |
| 03 | 06 | Gambled | 20120307 | 20200709 (BBC7) 20200710 (BBC7) | Penniless friends Sam and Peter bank on a huge lottery win. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer Nigel William's retirement comedy series, starring Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost. The two friends, having discovered that their pensions are worthless, take every measure thinkable to survive. This week, they hope for a lottery win. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce |
| 03 | 06 LAST | Gambled | 20120307 | 20180503 (BBC7) 20180504 (BBC7) | Nigel William's retirement comedy series, starring Jonathan Pryce and Nicholas le Prevost. The two friends, having discovered that their pensions are worthless, take every measure thinkable to survive. This week, they hope for a lottery win. Peter.... Jonathan Pryce Penniless friends Sam and Peter bank on a huge lottery win. Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer |