I'm Ken, He's Bill

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A Bird In The Flat

19750315

20250828 (BBC7)
20250829 (BBC7)

I'm Ken, He's Bill' follows the exploits of Ken and Bill and the girls upstairs.

The flatmates and their landlady go animal crackers......

Ken........................Peter Cleall

Bill.........................Derek Seaton

Angela.................Suzanne Kerchiss

Caroline..............April Walker

Vicar/Budgie......John Graham

Shopkeeper........Alan Thompson

Keeping them in order was Mrs Platt played by Patricia Hayes.

Written by Richard Mathews and John Davis

Producer Edward Taylor

Ken and Bill battle to keep a secret in their flat.

The two flatmates battle to keep a secret from their landlady. Stars Patricia Hayes and Peter Cleall. From 1975.

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A Spot Of Bother

19720412

20250216 (BBC7)
20250217 (BBC7)
20250807 (BBC7)
20250808 (BBC7)

An outbreak of chicken pox sparks havoc in the shared house.

Can flatmates Ken and Bill make the best of it?

More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline.

They all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt.

Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis.

Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975.

Ken - Peter Cleall

Bill - Derek Seaton

Angela - Suzanne Kerchiss

Caroline - Clare Sutcliffe

Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes

Kenneth Connor guest stars as Dr Campbell

Producer: Edward Taylor

Flatmates Ken and Bill try make the best of an outbreak of chicken pox.

An outbreak of chicken pox sparks more house havoc for flatmates Ken and Bill. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972.

**** This programme was suggested by Barry McCann and Keith Stock as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra's All Request Weekend ****

Can flatmates Ken and Bill make the best of it when Ken gets chicken pox?

I'm Ken, He's Bill' follows the exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill, played by Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton.

Their neighbours upstairs are flatmates Angela and Caroline played by Suzanne Kerchiss and Clare Sutcliffe.

And they all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt, played by Patricia Hayes.

There were two series on BBC Radio 2 in 1972 and 1975.

Written by John Davis and Richard Mathews.

Angella - Suzanne Kerchiss

Guest Star: Kenneth Connor as Dr Campbell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in 1972.

**** To nominate a programme from the archive that you would like to hear again, please email radio4extra@BBC.co.uk ****

Ken and Bill are flatmates. Ken gets chicken pox. Can they make the best of it? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972.

With guest star Kenneth Connor as Dr Campbell

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Baby Talk

19750322

20250904 (BBC7)
20250905 (BBC7)

Wires in the house-share get crossed over talk of a new arrival.

More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline.

They all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt.

Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis.

Ken - Peter Cleall

Bill - Derek Seaton

Angela - Susanne Curtis

Caroline - April Walker

Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes

Helen/The Baby - Pat Coombs

Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975.

Producer: Edward Taylor

Wires get crossed over talk of a new arrival.

Wires get crossed for Ken and Bill over talk of a new arrival. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From March 1975.

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Flat Broke

19720329

20250731 (BBC7)
20250801 (BBC7)

Flatmates Ken and Bill have a money problem. They have none. What can they do?

I'm Ken, He's Bill' follows the exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill, played by Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton.

Their neighbours upstairs are flatmates Angela and Caroline played by Suzanne Kerchiss and Clare Sutcliffe.

And they all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt, played by Patricia Hayes.

Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975.

Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis.

Ken - Peter Cleall

Bill - Derek Seaton

Angela - Suzanne Kerchiss

Caroline - Clare Sutcliffe

Moira - Janet Brown

Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes

Producer: Edward Taylor

Ken and Bill agree to share a flat, but how do they afford the rent?

Mates Ken and Bill agree to share a flat, but how can they afford the rent? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972.

Flatmates Ken and Bill have got a money problem.

They have none to pay the rent.

More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline.

Ken and Bill are struggling to pay their rent.

Ken and Bill have got money troubles. How can they pay the rent? Stars Peter Cleall, Derek Seaton and Patricia Hayes. From 1972.

[LISTEN NOW]

Forbidden Fruit

19750308

20250821 (BBC7)
20250822 (BBC7)

Mrs Platt has vegetables in abundance, but only one rare exhibit for the special category in the local municipal show.

I'm Ken, He's Bill' follows the exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill, played by Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton.

Their neighbours upstairs are flatmates Angela and Caroline played by Suzanne Kerchiss and Clare Sutcliffe.

And they all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt, played by Patricia Hayes.

Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975.

Written by John Davis and Richard Mathews.

Ken - Peter Cleall

Bill - Derek Seaton

Angela - Suzanne Kerchiss

Caroline - Clare Sutcliffe

Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes

Producer: Edward Taylor

Mrs Platt's greenhouse contains an especially juicy entrant to the municipal show.

Ken and Bill get into trouble rummaging in Mrs Platt's greenhouse. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.

Green-fingered Mrs Platt has grown an impressive entrant for the special category in the local municipal show.

But then two of her tenants go rummaging in her greenhouse...

More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline.

Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis.

Mrs Platt has grown a whopping entrant for the municipal show.

[LISTEN NOW]

Never On A Sunday

19750301

20250814 (BBC7)
20250815 (BBC7)

With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love?

More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline.

They all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt.

Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis.

Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975.

Ken - Peter Cleall

Bill - Derek Seaton

Angella - Suzanne Kerchiss

Caroline - Clare Sutcliffe

Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes

The Vicar - Gordon Clyde

Wendy - Norma Ronald

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1972.

With a new rival, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline?

With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.

I'm Ken, He's Bill' follows the exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill, played by Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton.

Their neighbours upstairs are flatmates Angela and Caroline played by Suzanne Kerchiss and Clare Sutcliffe.

And they all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt, played by Patricia Hayes.

Written by John Davis and Richard Mathews.

With a new rival, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love?

[LISTEN NOW]

Pilot

19710307

20250724 (BBC7)
20250725 (BBC7)

When circumstances force their hand – mates Ken and Bill decide to share a flat.

The pilot episode of 'I'm Ken, He's Bill', which follows the exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill, played by Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton.

Their neighbours upstairs are flatmates Angela and Caroline played by Suzanne Kerchiss and Clare Sutcliffe.

And they all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt, played by Patricia Hayes.

Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975. This is the pilot episode that was part of Comedy Parade - a showcase for new comedy.

Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis.

Ken - Peter Cleall

Bill - Derek Seaton

Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes

Ken's Mother - Pearl Hackney

Ken's Father - Graham Stark

The Neighbour - Eva Stuart

Angela - Suzanne Kerchiss

Caroline - Clare Sutcliffe

Producer: Edward Taylor

**** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway.

Ken persuades his mate Bill to begin flat-hunting.

Sick of living at home, Ken persuades his mate Bill to start hunting for a flat. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972.

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Thoroughly Modern Billy

19750329

20250911 (BBC7)
20250912 (BBC7)

Can Ken transform Bill so they can both be successful in the game of love?

More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline.

They all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt.

Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis.

Ken - Peter Cleall

Bill - Derek Seaton

Angella - Suzanne Kerchiss

Caroline - April Walker

Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes

The Policeman - David Ryall

Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975.

Producer: Edward Taylor

Can Ken help Bill to succeed in the game of love?

Can Ken transform Bill so they can both be successful in the game of love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
A Bird In The Flat	19750315	20250828 (BBC7) 20250829 (BBC7)	I'm Ken, He's Bill' follows the exploits of Ken and Bill and the girls upstairs. The flatmates and their landlady go animal crackers...... Ken........................Peter Cleall Bill.........................Derek Seaton Angela.................Suzanne Kerchiss Caroline..............April Walker Vicar/Budgie......John Graham Shopkeeper........Alan Thompson Keeping them in order was Mrs Platt played by Patricia Hayes. Written by Richard Mathews and John Davis Producer Edward Taylor Ken and Bill battle to keep a secret in their flat. The two flatmates battle to keep a secret from their landlady. Stars Patricia Hayes and Peter Cleall. From 1975. [LISTEN NOW]
A Spot Of Bother	19720412	20250216 (BBC7) 20250217 (BBC7) 20250807 (BBC7) 20250808 (BBC7)	An outbreak of chicken pox sparks havoc in the shared house. Can flatmates Ken and Bill make the best of it? More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline. They all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt. Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis. Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975. Ken - Peter Cleall Bill - Derek Seaton Angela - Suzanne Kerchiss Caroline - Clare Sutcliffe Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes Kenneth Connor guest stars as Dr Campbell Producer: Edward Taylor Flatmates Ken and Bill try make the best of an outbreak of chicken pox. An outbreak of chicken pox sparks more house havoc for flatmates Ken and Bill. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972. ** This programme was suggested by Barry McCann and Keith Stock as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra's All Request Weekend Can flatmates Ken and Bill make the best of it when Ken gets chicken pox? I'm Ken, He's Bill' follows the exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill, played by Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. Their neighbours upstairs are flatmates Angela and Caroline played by Suzanne Kerchiss and Clare Sutcliffe. And they all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt, played by Patricia Hayes. There were two series on BBC Radio 2 in 1972 and 1975. Written by John Davis and Richard Mathews. Angella - Suzanne Kerchiss Guest Star: Kenneth Connor as Dr Campbell First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in 1972. To nominate a programme from the archive that you would like to hear again, please email radio4extra@BBC.co.uk ** Ken and Bill are flatmates. Ken gets chicken pox. Can they make the best of it? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972. With guest star Kenneth Connor as Dr Campbell [LISTEN NOW]
Baby Talk	19750322	20250904 (BBC7) 20250905 (BBC7)	Wires in the house-share get crossed over talk of a new arrival. More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline. They all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt. Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis. Ken - Peter Cleall Bill - Derek Seaton Angela - Susanne Curtis Caroline - April Walker Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes Helen/The Baby - Pat Coombs Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975. Producer: Edward Taylor Wires get crossed over talk of a new arrival. Wires get crossed for Ken and Bill over talk of a new arrival. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From March 1975. [LISTEN NOW]
Flat Broke	19720329	20250731 (BBC7) 20250801 (BBC7)	Flatmates Ken and Bill have a money problem. They have none. What can they do? I'm Ken, He's Bill' follows the exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill, played by Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. Their neighbours upstairs are flatmates Angela and Caroline played by Suzanne Kerchiss and Clare Sutcliffe. And they all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt, played by Patricia Hayes. Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975. Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis. Ken - Peter Cleall Bill - Derek Seaton Angela - Suzanne Kerchiss Caroline - Clare Sutcliffe Moira - Janet Brown Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes Producer: Edward Taylor Ken and Bill agree to share a flat, but how do they afford the rent? Mates Ken and Bill agree to share a flat, but how can they afford the rent? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972. Flatmates Ken and Bill have got a money problem. They have none to pay the rent. More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline. Ken and Bill are struggling to pay their rent. Ken and Bill have got money troubles. How can they pay the rent? Stars Peter Cleall, Derek Seaton and Patricia Hayes. From 1972. [LISTEN NOW]
Forbidden Fruit	19750308	20250821 (BBC7) 20250822 (BBC7)	Mrs Platt has vegetables in abundance, but only one rare exhibit for the special category in the local municipal show. I'm Ken, He's Bill' follows the exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill, played by Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. Their neighbours upstairs are flatmates Angela and Caroline played by Suzanne Kerchiss and Clare Sutcliffe. And they all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt, played by Patricia Hayes. Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975. Written by John Davis and Richard Mathews. Ken - Peter Cleall Bill - Derek Seaton Angela - Suzanne Kerchiss Caroline - Clare Sutcliffe Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes Producer: Edward Taylor Mrs Platt's greenhouse contains an especially juicy entrant to the municipal show. Ken and Bill get into trouble rummaging in Mrs Platt's greenhouse. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975. Green-fingered Mrs Platt has grown an impressive entrant for the special category in the local municipal show. But then two of her tenants go rummaging in her greenhouse... More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline. Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis. Mrs Platt has grown a whopping entrant for the municipal show. [LISTEN NOW]
Never On A Sunday	19750301	20250814 (BBC7) 20250815 (BBC7)	With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline. They all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt. Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis. Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975. Ken - Peter Cleall Bill - Derek Seaton Angella - Suzanne Kerchiss Caroline - Clare Sutcliffe Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes The Vicar - Gordon Clyde Wendy - Norma Ronald Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1972. With a new rival, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline? With a new rival in town, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975. I'm Ken, He's Bill' follows the exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill, played by Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. Their neighbours upstairs are flatmates Angela and Caroline played by Suzanne Kerchiss and Clare Sutcliffe. And they all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt, played by Patricia Hayes. Written by John Davis and Richard Mathews. With a new rival, can Ken inspire Bill to fight for Caroline's love? [LISTEN NOW]
Pilot	19710307	20250724 (BBC7) 20250725 (BBC7)	When circumstances force their hand – mates Ken and Bill decide to share a flat. The pilot episode of 'I'm Ken, He's Bill', which follows the exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill, played by Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. Their neighbours upstairs are flatmates Angela and Caroline played by Suzanne Kerchiss and Clare Sutcliffe. And they all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt, played by Patricia Hayes. Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975. This is the pilot episode that was part of Comedy Parade - a showcase for new comedy. Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis. Ken - Peter Cleall Bill - Derek Seaton Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes Ken's Mother - Pearl Hackney Ken's Father - Graham Stark The Neighbour - Eva Stuart Angela - Suzanne Kerchiss Caroline - Clare Sutcliffe Producer: Edward Taylor **** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway. Ken persuades his mate Bill to begin flat-hunting. Sick of living at home, Ken persuades his mate Bill to start hunting for a flat. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972. [LISTEN NOW]
Thoroughly Modern Billy	19750329	20250911 (BBC7) 20250912 (BBC7)	Can Ken transform Bill so they can both be successful in the game of love? More exploits of flatmates Ken and Bill and their upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline. They all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt. Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis. Ken - Peter Cleall Bill - Derek Seaton Angella - Suzanne Kerchiss Caroline - April Walker Mrs Platt - Patricia Hayes The Policeman - David Ryall Two series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975. Producer: Edward Taylor Can Ken help Bill to succeed in the game of love? Can Ken transform Bill so they can both be successful in the game of love? Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1975. [LISTEN NOW]