Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | The New School Year Starts Here | 19850325 | 20150803/04 (BBC7) | A flu epidemic sparks trouble for head teacher Mr Beeston. |
| 01 | 02 | Redeployment | 19850401 | 20150810/11 (BBC7) 20200724 (BBC7) | A visitor from County Hall brings news that provokes a mixed reaction from headmaster Mr Beeston and some members of his teaching staff. Plus Mrs Rudd has lost her teacup... Created and written by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown ...... Peter Davison Mr Beeston ...... James Grout Mr Holliday ...... Tom Watson Mr Long ...... Paul Copley Miss Lewis ...... Marlene Sidaway Mrs Stone ...... Margaret John Mr Davison ...... Jon Glover Mrs Rudd ...... Vivienne Martin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1985. Only the second day of term and trouble is afoot. Plus Mrs Rudd has lost her teacup. |
| 01 | 03 | Crime And Punishment | 19850408 | 20150817/18 (BBC7) 20200731 (BBC7) | A simple case of vandalism - and Mr Brown discovers that there is more to a teacher's life than standing in front of a class. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown ...... Peter Davison Mr Beeston ...... James Grout Mr Holliday ...... Tom Watson Miss Lewis ...... Marlene Sidaway Mrs Rudd ...... Vivienne Martin Sam Simmons ...... Tristan McGuire Susan Atkins ...... Jenny Hasler First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1985. Sam Simmons is truly unruly, but Mr Brown uncovers more than just a bad school attitude. |
| 01 | 04 | The Principle Of The Thing | 19850415 | 20150824/25 (BBC7) 20200807 (BBC7) | Mr Brown puts his foot through one of the sacred traditions of the staff room - and steps on a few sensibilities. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Sundar - . Marco Ferraro Joanna - . Natalie Abbott Andrea - . Danielle Akers First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1985. Mr Brown causes ructions in the staff room when he volunteers to stage the school play. |
| 01 | 05 | Scale Points | 19850422 | 20150831 (BBC7) 20150901 (BBC7) 20200814 (BBC7) | When Mr Holliday falls ill, who can look after the football team for a crucial match? Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Tommy - . Desmond Askew First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1985. |
| 01 | 06 | Language Units | 19850429 | 20141115 (BBC7) 20150907 (BBC7) 20150908 (BBC7) 20200821 (BBC7) | A difficult day for headmaster Mr Beeston, when a proposed unit for immigrant children produces more heat than the school central heating system. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mr Ross - . Nick Stringer Engineer - . Johnny Wade Miss Sope - . Valerie Murray Janet - . Pru Oliver Tommy - . Desmond Askew Maria - . Samantha Cahill First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1985. When Mr Holliday falls ill, who can look after the football team for a crucial match? |
| 01 | 07 | Christmas At King Street | 19850506 | 20200828 (BBC7) | Christmas breaks out at King Street - and Eric Brown comes towards the end of his first term as a teacher, his idealism still intact Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mrs Purkiss - . Stella Tanner Robert - . Simon Nash Janine - . Victoria Ludlow Mrs Evans - . Mia Soteriou First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1985. The carol concert and school post box must be organised - not forgetting the staff panto |
| 02 | 01 | Priorities | 19870105 | 20201030 (BBC7) | There's a superstition 'Troubles always come in threes'. The King Street's headmaster Mr Beeston wouldn't disagree, in what is a hectic start to the Spring term. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Gary - . Terence Crane John - . James Patton Hamid - . Mark Denham Delivery Man - . Arthur Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1987. The Spring Term starts badly for Mr Beeston with no computers and a broken window. |
| 02 | 02 | Dispute | 19870112 | 20201106 (BBC7) | Cuts, a collection - and teacher Eric Brown is the centre of some conflict in the school's staffroom. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Khalid - . David Crane Robert - . Simon Nash Jeweller - . Manning Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1987. Cuts, a collection - and teacher Eric Brown is the centre of staffroom conflict. |
| 02 | 03 | Barn Dance | 19870119 | 20201113 (BBC7) | Mr Beeston's battle with PTA head, Mrs Wicks sparks a new spectator sport at King Street Junior. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mrs Wix - . Marcia Warren Mrs Keeffe - . Carol Hawkins Mr Singh - . Renu Setna Sundeep - . Robert Lynam Mandy - . Julie Newell Tommy - . Desmond Askew Danny - . Leon Hamilton First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1987. Mr Beeston's battle with PTA head Mrs Wicks sparks a new school spectator sport. |
| 02 | 04 | Problem Parents | 19870126 | 20201120 (BBC7) | The teachers rejoice over news of a retirement, but trouble arrives for Miss Lewis. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Danny - . Aaron Carrington Jason - . David Crane Mr Ross - . Nick Stringer Constable McGuiness - . Andrew Branch First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1987. There is rejoicing at news of a retirement at school. |
| 02 | 05 | The Sound Of Music | 19870202 | 20201127 (BBC7) | The school concert is looming .... and the preparations for Mrs Rudd's big day are a combination of molto agitato and doloroso Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Janine - . Victoria Ludlow Desmond - . Aaron Carrington Hamid - . Mark Denholm Khalid - . David Crane Julia - . Donna Young Violin solo by Sarah Hallam. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1987. As the school prepares for a concert, Mrs Rudd is on the warpath over a child prodigy. |
| 02 | 06 | Assemblies | 19870209 | 20201204 (BBC7) | It's the start of the Summer Term with a decisive Mr Beeston, and a troubled teacher: a pre-occupied Eric Brown But where have all the children gone..? Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr Marchant - . Roy Spencer Mrs Hobson - . Rosemary Miller Mary - . Prudence Oliver Sundeep - . Robert Lynam Wayne - . Mark Denham First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1987. A new term sees radical plans for assembly. But where have half the children gone? |
| 02 | 07 | Parents Evening | 19870216 | 20201211 (BBC7) | The arrival of supply teacher Mr West provokes strong reactions in the staffroom. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr West - . Peter Childs Maria - . Samantha Cahill Sundeep - . Robert Lynam First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1987. |
| 02 | 08 | The Outing | 19870223 | 20201218 (BBC7) | Teacher Eric Brown's great aspirations for a school day trip soon wither when they arrive at a museum. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr. Beeston - . James Grout Mr. Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs. Stone - . Margaret John Mrs. Patterson - . Deirdre Costello Coach Driver - . Ron Pember Museum Attendant - . James Goode Wayne - . Leon Hamilton Mandy - . Julie Newell Tommy - . Desmond Askew Sandra - . Victoria Ludlow Miranda - . Samantha Cahill Maureen - . Louisa Bradshaw-White Khalid - . Nicholas Askew First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1987. Teacher Eric Brown's aspirations for a school day trip soon wither at a museum. |
| 02 | 09 | Sports Day | 19870309 | 20201225 (BBC7) | As both pupils and staff get in training for school sports day, headmaster Mr Beeston receives a cryptic note. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr. Beeston - . James Grout Mr. Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs. Stone - . Margaret John Mr. Long - . Paul Copley Mrs. Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Danny - . Leon Hamilton First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1987. As both pupils and staff get into training, headmaster Mr Beeston receives a cryptic note. |
| 02 | 10 | Breaking Up Is Hard To Do | 19870309 | 20210101 (BBC7) | Mrs. Rudd wants a new piano, Mr Brown gets an offer - and reports must be written. Jim Eldridge's gentle drama about the staff and students of King Street Junior School. CAST: Eric Brown - . Peter Davison Mr. Beeston - . James Grout Mr. Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs. Stone - . Margaret John Mrs. Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr. Long - . Paul Copley Mrs. Patterson - . Deirdre Costello Mr. Hedges - . Paul Brooke Tommy - . Desmond Askew Robert - . Mark Denham First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1987. |
| 03 | 01 | Back To School | 19880215 | 20210413 (BBC7) | A new school year, a new teacher, a new Chief Education Officer - and a white mouse... Sounds like a typical day at King Street Junior. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr Hesketh - . John Baddeley Maria - . Samantha Cahill Ranjit - . Alex Sexton Janine - . Victoria Ludlow First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1988. A new teacher adds to the headmaster's stress. Stars Karl Howman. From February 1988. |
| 03 | 02 | Fireworks | 19880222 | 20210420 (BBC7) | The visit of the foot nurse provokes mixed reactions among school staff - while the arrival of the fire brigade sparks smouldering discontent... Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Philip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mrs Patterson - Deirdre Costello Lisa - . Claire Hearnden David - . Daniel Perry Nurse - . Jill Lidstone DC Arnott - . Simon Cuff Raza - . Amanda Bittancourt First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1988. A visit from the fire brigade sparks smouldering discontent among the school staff. |
| 03 | 04 | The History Game | 19880307 | 20210427 (BBC7) | Mr Sims brings history alive for the class, then faces a real-life battle Mrs Rudd. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Philip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mrs Stone, the School Secretary - . Margaret John Ben - . John Challis Mick - . Phil Nice Hanif - . Robert Lynam Janine - . Victoria Ludlow Andy - . Nicholas Askew Alice - . Lindsay Pearce First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1988. |
| 03 | 05 | Pressures | 19880314 | 20210504 (BBC7) | School life hits breaking point with incessant drilling outside - and a playtime bully. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Philip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mrs Patterson - Deirdre Costello Chandra - . Leon Hamilton Maureen - . Victoria Keady Sundar - . David Crane Carlos - . Mark Denham First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1988. |
| 03 | 06 | The Facts Of Life | 19880321 | 20210511 (BBC7) | A new sex education policy spells trouble for Mr Beeston - and Mrs Rudd's chickens come home to roost. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Philip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mrs Carioni - . Natasha Pyne Mr Higgs - . Geoffrey Whitehead Gary - . Marc Murphy Sundar - . David Crane First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1988. Sex education spells trouble for Mr Beeston - and Mrs Rudd's chickens come home to roost. |
| 03 | 07 | Under Canvas | 19880328 | 20210518 (BBC7) | The school holiday ... camping in the 'great outdoors'. It's an exciting time for the children - but a test for the nerves of the staff. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Philip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Wayne - . Leon Hamilton Patel - . Robert Lynma Mandy - . Julie Newell Sundar - . Daniel Perry Alice - . Lindsay Pearce Tony - . Alex Eston First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1988. A camping trip - will the teachers survive the great outdoors? Stars Karl Howman. |
| 03 | 08 | The School Fete | 19880404 | 20210525 (BBC7) | As Headmaster, Mr Beeston sees it, a problem posed is a problem to be resolved - whether it concerns the school's 'big day', or the future of one little girl. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Philip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Sundar - . David Crane Maureen - . Victoria Keady Razia - . .Caroline Wigley And John Craven stars as himself First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1988. John Craven is booked to open the School F\u00eate. From April 1988. |
| 04 | 01 | It's Only Rock 'n' Roll | 19890425 | 20211021 (BBC7) | The King Street's headmaster Mr Beeston wouldn't disagree, in what is a hectic start to the Spring term. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Samantha - . Natalie Brown Sundar - . Nicholas Gatt Andy - . Marc Murphy Musician - . Vic Flick First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1989. The teachers reassemble for the start of a new school year. |
| 04 | 02 | Closure | 19890509 | 20211028 (BBC7) | Mr Beeston has worrying news - while Mr Sims and Mr Holliday have more immediate problems. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Tom - . Ian Steele Subi - . Claire Hearnden Ganesh - . Adam Philips First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1989. Mr Beeston has worrying news. |
| 04 | 03 | Opting Out | 19890502 | 20211104 (BBC7) | As a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the school - who's stolen the prunes for school dinner? Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mrs Maxwell - . Susan Jameson Mrs Weedon/Parent - . Helena Breck Mr Jenkins/Chairman - . Neil McCaul Mrs King - . Marcia King First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1989. As a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the school and who's stolen the lunchtime prunes? |
| 04 | 04 | Fund-raising | 19890516 | 20211111 (BBC7) | The school's staff exercise their entrepreneurial skills, while Mr Sims alarms his colleagues. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Philip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Stone, the School Secretary - . Margaret John Mrs Patterson - . Deidre Costello Jignesh - . Adam Phillips Adam/Tony - . Nicholas Gatt Razia - . Alex Kind First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1989. The staff exercise their entrepreneurial skills, while Mr Sims alarms his colleagues. |
| 04 | 05 | Health | 19890523 | 20211118 (BBC7) | Headmaster Mr Beeston faces a depleted staff, an anxious parent and a teacher under pressure. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr Marchant - . Roy Spencer Mark - . Carl Pizzie Tom - . Ian Steele Andy - . Mark Murphy Ghazala - . Katherine Ludlow Producer: John Fawcett-Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1989. The Headmaster faces a depleted staff, an anxious parent and a teacher under pressure. |
| 04 | 06 | The Succession | 19890530 | 20211125 (BBC7) | The promotion challengers come out fighting - with complete disregard for Queensbury rules. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mandy - . Julie Newell Shona - . Dickla Kessler Ghazala - . Katherine Ludlow Producer: John Fawcett-Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1989. The promotion challengers come out fighting, with complete disregard for Queensbury rules. |
| 04 | 07 | It's Not Cricket | 19890606 | 20211202 (BBC7) | Mr Sims bowls a 'bouncer' at Tradition and opens up a can of worms. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Miss Lewis ...... Marlene Sidaway Mr Masters ...... Joe Dunlop Meryl ...... Victoria Keady Asam ...... Daniel Roberts Gordon ...... Trevor Thomas Producer: John Fawcett-Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1989. |
| 04 | 08 | That Old Time Religion | 19890613 | 20211209 (BBC7) | There's a chewing gum fiend on the loose and the Open Day opens a can of cultural worms. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Karl Howman......Philip Sims James Grout.......Mr Beeston, the headmaster Paul Copley.........Mr Long Vivienne Martin..........Mrs Rudd Margaret John...........Mrs Stone, school secretary Deirdre Costello...............Mrs Patterson Marlene Sidaway.............Miss Lewis Tom Watson............Mr Holliday, the deputy head Daniel Roberts,..............Asam/Robert Paul Keating,............Ajaz Amanda Bittan............Sarah Paul Jesson............The Bishop Jonathan Kydd...........Rabbi Joseph Producer: John Fawcett-Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1989. |
| 05 | 01 | D-day Minus One | 19900515 | 20111215/16 (BBC7) 20151207 (BBC7) 20151208 (BBC7) 20220222 (BBC7) | A day of stock-taking, literally and educationally, as the teachers prepare for a new academic year. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr Tomkins - . John Cater First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1990. A day of stock-taking, literally and educationally, as the teachers prepare for a new year |
| 05 | 02 | Is This A Career I See Before Me? | 19900522 | 20111222/23 (BBC7) 20151214 (BBC7) 20151215 (BBC7) 20220301 (BBC7) | Crossed swords in the school staff room and a bombshell for headmaster, Mr Beeston. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr Tompkins ...... John Cater Producer: John Fawcett-Wilson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1990. Crossed swords in the staff room and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston. From 1990. |
| 05 | 03 | Good Times, Bad Times | 19900529 | 20111229/30 (BBC7) 20151221 (BBC7) 20151222 (BBC7) 20220308 (BBC7) | Mrs Stone thinks that teachers are all frustrated performers, and she may well be right. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mr Stone - . Margaret John Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mrs Patterson - . Deidre Costello Miss Hassan - . Shareen Shah Razia - . Elaine Tan Sophie - . Leann Compton Sadiq - . Dean Ashraf Carlos - . Remy Beard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1990. |
| 05 | 04 | Choices | 19900605 | 20120105/06 (BBC7) 20151228 (BBC7) 20151229 (BBC7) 20220315 (BBC7) | Parent Power means troubled times for Mr Sims, while Mrs Rudd falls foul of the law. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - ............... Karl Howman Mr Beeston - ........ James Grout Mr Holliday - ........Tom Watson Mr Stone - . ...........Margaret John Mr Long - ............. Paul Copley Miss Lewis - ........ Marlene Sidaway Monsieur Chantal...Andre Maranne Yvette.....................Carolle Rousseau Coach driver.........Donald Gee Joanne....................Claire Hearnden Asam.......................Nicholas Greenshields Neil...........................Sebastian Brennan Jason........................Trevor Thomas First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1990. |
| 05 | 05 | Bon Voyage | 19900612 | 20120112/13 (BBC7) 20160104 (BBC7) 20160105 (BBC7) 20220322 (BBC7) | Experience has taught Mr. Beeston that a trouble-free school trip is virtually a contradiction in terms. As pupils brush up their French on a school trip to Calais, Mrs Rudd gets chatted up and agrees to take a parcel back to England. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - ............... Karl Howman Mr Beeston - ........ James Grout Mr Holliday - ........Tom Watson Mrs Stone - ...........Margaret John Mr Long - ............. Paul Copley Miss Lewis - ........ Marlene Sidaway Msr Chantal........Andre Maranne Yvette............Carolle Rousseau Coach Driver.........Donald Gee Joanne.............Claire Hearnden Matthew Coates.........Asam Nicholas Greenshields....Sundar Sebastian Brennan......Neil Jason.......Trevor Thomas Rosia.....Claire Buckfield First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1990. On a school trip to Calais, it's a member of staff who causes concern. |
| 05 | 06 | Work | 19900619 | 20120119/20 (BBC7) 20160111 (BBC7) 20160112 (BBC7) 20220329 (BBC7) | If only school problems could be as easily solved as the new school governor imagines. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - Karl Howman Mr Beeston - James Grout Mr Holliday - ..Tom Watson Mrs Stone - ..Margaret John Miss Lewis - Marlene Sidaway Mrs Patterson.........Diedre Costello Mr Boscombe......Nick Maloney Mrs Mereira........Mia Soteriou Marcos..................Stuart Heath Dawn.....................Victoria Keady Suki.........................Sonia Ashraf First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1990. |
| 05 | 07 | The Reunion | 19900626 | 20120126/27 (BBC7) 20160118 (BBC7) 20160119 (BBC7) 20220405 (BBC7) | The end of the school year is in sight...and Mr. Sims comes up with a bright idea for the evening of Sports Day. It's an idea which threatens to backfire... Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005 Mr Sims - ............... Karl Howman Mr Beeston - ........ James Grout Mr Holliday - ........Tom Watson Mrs Stone - . ...........Margaret John Mr Long.................Paul Copley Mrs Patterson...............Deirdre Costello Mrs Rudd..............Vivienne Martin Miss Lewis................Marlene Sidaway Valerie Simpson.............Jane Wittenshaw Edward Thompson.............Davis Bannerman Estelle........................Kerry-Anne White Rashid.............................Nicholas Gadd First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1990. Mr Sims comes up with a bright idea for the evening of Sports Day. |
| 06 | 01 | In Real Terms | 19910604 | 20120710/11 (BBC7) 20160307 (BBC7) 20160308 (BBC7) 20220510 (BBC7) | When expenditure exceeds income, Mr Beeston is faced with some hard decisions. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Chairman of Governors - . Terence Hardiman Mr Danvers - . Timothy Bateson Mrs Wright - . Joanna Myers Sandy - . Ben Dell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1991. |
| 06 | 02 | Travellers | 19910611 | 20120717/18 (BBC7) 20160314 (BBC7) 20160315 (BBC7) 20220517 (BBC7) | A delicate mission for Mr Sims, and Mrs Rudd gets a shock from the school's new sponsor. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Julian Helm - . Richard Pearce Mr Boswell - . William Simons Video Shop Assistant - . George Sweeney Sam - . Stuart Heath Sally - . Colleen Kelly Piano played by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1991. A delicate mission for Mr Sims, and Mrs Rudd is shocked by a potential new school sponsor. |
| 06 | 03 | Safety First | 19910618 | 20120724/25 (BBC7) 20160321 (BBC7) 20160322 (BBC7) 20220524 (BBC7) | All go at school with a serious road accident at the gates, and a radio show for the headmaster to record. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Radio Chairman - . Nigel Carrington Bishop - . Fraser Kerr Dean - . Rocky Samrai Ajaz - . Sebastian Brennan Piano played by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1991. An accident at the school gates leads to some soul-searching for the staff. |
| 06 | 04 | A Good Read | 19910625 | 20120731 (BBC7) 20120801 (BBC7) 20160328 (BBC7) 20160329 (BBC7) 20220531 (BBC7) | The school staff heatedly debate what constitutes ‘a good read', with Mr Beeston as a very reluctant mediator. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Jeremy Foster - . Denis Lill Library Committee Chairman - . Norman Jones Iqubal - . Dean Magri Ajaz - . Sebastian Brennan Piano played by Max Harris. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1991. The staff heatedly debate what makes a good read, with Mr Beeston as a reluctant mediator. |
| 06 | 05 | Emergency | 19910702 | 20120807/08 (BBC7) 20160404 (BBC7) 20160405 (BBC7) 20220607 (BBC7) | It's decision time for Miss Lewis and student Adam's home life causes concern. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Jeremy Foster - . Denis Lill Nicholas Gatt - . Adam Sandar/Rajeed - . Rhys Sando First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1991. |
| 06 | 06 | A Day At The Centre | 19910709 | 20120814/15 (BBC7) 20160411 (BBC7) 20160412 (BBC7) 20220614 (BBC7) | Chaos reigns when Mr Sims' class win a trip to visit the BBC TV studio for 'Blue Peter'. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Blue Peter PA - . Helena Breck Floor Manager - . Simon Bullock Assistant Floor Manager - . Sue Broomfield BBC Commissionaire - . Ian Lindsay Eddie - . Frank Coda Ranjit - . Kemal Ibrahim Jane - . Natalie Brown Subi - . Anna Williams Tina - . Louise Roberts Cindy - . Caroline Dandeker Tommy - . Trevor Thomas First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991. Chaos reigns when Mr Sims' class win a trip to the 'Blue Peter' TV studio. |
| 06 | 07 | Thursday's Child | 19910716 | 20120821/22 (BBC7) 20160418 (BBC7) 20160419 (BBC7) 20220621 (BBC7) | Teaching staff are worried over a controversial new proposal from the school governors. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Simon - . Stuart Heath Leanne - . Nadia Williams Hanif - . Anthony Hall Subi/Manjit - . Anna Williams First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991. |
| 06 | 08 | The Games Children Play | 19910723 | 20120828/29 (BBC7) 20160425 (BBC7) 20160426 (BBC7) 20220628 (BBC7) | The staff of King Street Junior can't wait for the school summer holidays, but as sports day looms, a pupil sparks panic Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mrs Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Meriel - . Colleen Kelly Darlene - . Tara Dean Jenny - . Elaine Tan Steven - . Dean Magri Rajesh - . Navile Gamal-Eldin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991. School staff can't wait for summer holidays, but as sports day looms, a pupil sparks panic |
| 07 | 01 | Back In The Jug | 19920402 | 20121115/16 (BBC7) 20160613 (BBC7) 20160614 (BBC7) 20220816 (BBC7) | The start of another school year and a 'surprise' announcement leads to ructions Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Martin - . Ben Wint Azad/Tommy - . Rocky Samrai First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1992. The start of another school year and a 'surprise' announcement leads to ructions. |
| 07 | 02 | Witch Hunt | 19920409 | 20121122/23 (BBC7) 20160620 (BBC7) 20160621 (BBC7) 20220823 (BBC7) | A peeved parent asks whether teacher knows best, and Mrs Rudd won't take no for an answer. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holiday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr Hammond - . Crawford Logan Justin - . Rikki Belsham Samantha - . Caroline Dandeker First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1992. |
| 07 | 03 | Is There A Father Christmas? | 19920416 | 20121220/21 (BBC7) 20171221 (BBC7) 20171222 (BBC7) 20220830 (BBC7) | Mr Sims is elected to co-ordinate the school's festivities, but he doesn't spot the 'banana skin'. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about King Street Junior School ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Andy - . Kemal Ibrahim Tanita - . Sarah Harvey-Smart Paula - . Anna Williams Martin - . Ben Wint Rajid - . Adam Dean Michaela Strachan as herself First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1992. Mr Sims is elected to coordinate school festivities, but he doesn't spot the 'banana skin |
| 07 | 04 | Fatal Attraction | 19920423 | 20121206/07 (BBC7) 20160627 (BBC7) 20220906 (BBC7) | Outrageous fortune' deals a cruel blow to teacher, Mr Sims - and to an unsuspecting Mrs Patterson. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. ‘King Street Junior Revisited' ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Shazad - . Iqubal Bhaskar Mahmud Iqubal - . Renu Setna Man in the Pub - . Neil Roberts Simon - . Simon Bright Catherine/Vicky - . Colleen Kelly Sunil - . Adam Pearce First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1992. Outrageous fortune' deals a cruel blow to Mr Sims - and to an unsuspecting Mrs Patterson. |
| 07 | 05 | Horses For Courses | 19920430 | 20121213/14 (BBC7) 20160704 (BBC7) 20220913 (BBC7) | A school break-in sparks trouble, and it's interview day for the deputy head's job. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. ‘King Street Junior Revisited' ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Chairman of Governors - . Terrence Hardiman Ms Gaines - . Brenda Blethyn Mr Appleyard - . David Gant Mrs Stevens - . Judith Jacob Colin - . Ben Dell Rajesh - . Kemal Ibrahim Saleem - . Dean Magri First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1992. |
| 07 | 06 | Beside The Seaside | 19920507 | 20121129/30 (BBC7) 20160711 (BBC7) 20160712 (BBC7) 20220920 (BBC7) | Staff and pupils set off on a school trip, but trouble soon erupts at their guest house. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. ‘King Street Junior Revisited' ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr Burns - . Shaun Prendergast Museum Attendant - . John Church Tony - . Nick McAillister Ajaz - . Sebastian Brennan Dorinda - . Tara Dean Ranjit - . John Pickard Sally - . Nadia Williams Suchinda - . Bea Julakasiun First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1992. |
| 07 | 07 | Taking The Rap | 19920514 | 20121227/28 (BBC7) 20160718 (BBC7) 20160719 (BBC7) 20220927 (BBC7) | Trouble is brewing at the school over a pupil playing truant and a strict disciplinarian on the staff. Created and written by Jim Eldridge. Ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. ‘King Street Junior Revisited' ran from 2002 to 2005. Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mrs Jackson - . Dilys Laye Mrs Foster - . Joanna Wake Mr Reynolds - . Mark Straker Marion Foster - . Elaine Tan Natasha - . Rebecca Cullum Parvaz - . Tony Charles Errol - . Dean Magri First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1992. Trouble is brewing over a pupil playing truant and a strict disciplinarian on the staff. |
| 07 | 08 | Endings And Beginnings | 19920521 | 20130103/04 (BBC7) 20160725 (BBC7) 20160726 (BBC7) 20221004 (BBC7) | Mixed emotions as the school year draws to a close with Mr Holliday's last day in teaching Created and written by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. ‘King Street Junior Revisited' ran from 2002 to 2005. CAST: Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Meg Holliday - . Eva Stuart Mrs Dixon/Nurse - . Kate Binchy The Singing Traffic Warden - . Jonathan Adams Ranjit - . John Pickard Tommy - . Rocky Samrai Tony - . Nick McAllister First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1992. |
| 08 | 01 | Mr Chips | 19950419 | 20130221/22 (BBC7) 20171214 (BBC7) 20171215 (BBC7) 20171216 (BBC7) 20231107 (BBC7) 20231108 (BBC7) | A school inspection's due, but the visitor in the playground is not from Osted. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Paul Copley. Mr Sims - . Karl Howman Headmaster - . James Grout Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr Chips - . Trevor Peacock Rupert - . Joseph Spinks Craig - . Luke Nugent Sunitra - . Lucy Kent First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1995. A school inspection is due, but the visitor in the playground is not from Ofsted. A school inspection's due, but the visitor in the playground is not from Ofsted. A school inspection is due, but the visitor in the playground is not from Ofsted. Stars Trevor Peacock. From April 1995. |
| 08 | 02 | Settling In | 19950426 | 20130228 (BBC7) 20130301 (BBC7) 20171228 (BBC7) 20171229 (BBC7) 20231114 (BBC7) 20231115 (BBC7) | There's a new member of staff at the school and certain male colleagues are most impressed. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005 Written by Ivan Shakespeare and Dave Single. Cast: Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Adele McAfee...Moya O'Shea Jill........................Serena Evans Shaheen............Rosalind James Wayne................Dax O'Callaghan Ranjit...................Adam Dean First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1995. Adele McAfee - . Moya O'Shea Jill - . Serena Evans Shaheen - . Rosalind James Wayne - . Dax O'Callaghan Ranjit - . Adam Dean There's a new member of staff at the school and certain male colleagues are most impressed. Stars Karl Howman. From April 1995. |
| 08 | 03 | Beginnings And Endings | 19950503 | 20130307/08 (BBC7) 20180104 (BBC7) 20180105 (BBC7) 20231121 (BBC7) 20231122 (BBC7) | He's newly retired, but Mr Holliday is soon back at school for a day of drama. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Ivan Shakespeare and Dave Single. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Moya O'Shea as Adele McAfee and Ian Gostling as Anwar. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1995. Despite being newly retired, Mr Holliday is back at school for a day of drama. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Adele McAfee .... Moya O'Shea Anwar - . Ian Gostling Despite being newly retired, Mr Holliday is back at school for a day of drama. Stars Karl Howman and Tom Watson. From May 1995. |
| 08 | 04 | Left Out, Roped In | 19950510 | 20130314/15 (BBC7) 20180111 (BBC7) 20180112 (BBC7) 20231128 (BBC7) 20231129 (BBC7) | Mrs Rudd champions playground 'back to basics', while Mr Sims has an equally tough challenge. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005 Written by Martin Davies. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Moya O'Shea as Adele McAfee, Adam Searles as Nadeem and Nicky Skarott as Hopkins. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1995. Mrs Rudd champions 'back to basics' while Mr Sims has an equally tough challenge to handle Mrs Rudd champions playground back to basics, while Mr Sims has an equally tough challenge. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Adele McAfee .... Moya O'Shea Nadeem ...... Adam Searles Hopkins ...... Nicky Skarott Mrs Rudd champions playground back to basics, while Mr Sims has an equally tough challenge. Stars Karl Howman. From May 1995. Mrs Rudd champions playground 'back to basics', while Mr Sims has an equally tough challenge. Stars Karl Howman. From May 1995. |
| 08 | 05 | Confusion | 19950517 | 20130321/22 (BBC7) 20180118 (BBC7) 20180119 (BBC7) 20231205 (BBC7) 20231206 (BBC7) | An anonymous message for Mr Sims - someone's idea of a joke? Only it's not very funny. Trouble is, the message isn't very funny. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005 Written by Martin Davies. Phillip Sims - . Karl Howman Mr Beeston - . James Grout Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Patti Hutton - . Teresa Gallagher Rashid - . Ben Jeffrey Soutra - . Jade Malkan Greg - . Anthony Hamblin Brendan - . James Nesbitt First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1995. An anonymous message for Mr Sims - someone's idea of a joke? Trouble is, the message isn't very funny. Stars Karl Howman. From May 1995. |
| 08 | 06 | Internal Inquiries | 19950524 | 20130328/29 (BBC7) 20180125 (BBC7) 20180126 (BBC7) 20231212 (BBC7) 20231213 (BBC7) | As the school term draws to a close, there are accusations of assault, a mysterious graffiti artist and Mrs Patterson is 'unwell'. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Richard Stoneman. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Geoffrey McGivern as Mr Grant and Kemal Ibrahim as Mohammed. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1995. CAST: Mr Sims - . Karl Howman The Headmaster - . James Grout Mrs Rudd - . Vivienne Martin Mr Holliday - . Tom Watson Mr Grant - . Geoffrey McGivern Mohammed - . Kemal Ibrahim Accusations of assault, a mysterious graffiti artist and Mrs Patterson is 'unwell'. With James Grout. From May 1995. |
| 09 | 01 | Responsibilities | 19961127 | 20130502/03 (BBC7) 20180312 (BBC7) 20180313 (BBC7) 20180317 (BBC7) | A new school year, a new face in the staffroom and the start of great confusion. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Richard Stoneman. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Jacqueline Beatty as Miss Read, Holly Reed as Jilly/Jenny and Anthony Hamblin as Rafat. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1996. A new school year, a new face in the staff room and the start of great confusion. |
| 09 | 02 | Danger Zone | 19961204 | 20130509/10 (BBC7) 20180319 (BBC7) 20180320 (BBC7) | Headmaster Mr Beeston yearns for the time when school was a sanctuary from the harsher perils of the outside world. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005 Written by Jim Eldridge. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Alice Arnold as Mrs Goodman, Desmond Askew as the Mugger, Sam Gaunt as Alex, Craig Stein as Tim and Ritu Jutla as Aretha. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1996. Mr Beeston remembers when school was a haven from the harsh perils of the outside world. |
| 09 | 03 | A Bridge To Afar | 19961211 | 20130516/17 (BBC7) 20180326 (BBC7) 20180327 (BBC7) | The happiest days of your life? Well, that depends.... As workmen dig up the playground, lessons are learned when an old boy visits the school. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Paul Copley. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Ronald Hines as Harold Harper, John Hollis as Mr Ridley, Carla Prosser as Trish, Danielle Del Guidice as Sophie and Maredith Plancencia as May Miao Lee. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1996. With digging in the playground, lessons are learned when an old boy visits the school. |
| 09 | 04 | Relative Values | 19961218 | 20130523/24 (BBC7) 20180402 (BBC7) 20180403 (BBC7) | A new parent-governor makes waves, there's trouble in the school playground - and it's staff quiz night. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Andy Rashleigh. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Karen Archer as Mrs Carter, Sarah McDonnell as Rachel and Jade Williams as Fatima. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1996. A new parent governor makes waves and there's trouble in the playground. |
| 09 | 05 | With Love | 19970101 | 20130530/31 (BBC7) 20180409 (BBC7) 20180410 (BBC7) | Mr Sims is very unhappy in class, while Mrs Rudd thinks she's the victim of a prank. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Jim Eldridge. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday,Cheryl Hall as Mrs Pearce and Ben Reynolds as Tony. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1997. Mr Sims is very unhappy in class while Mrs Rudd thinks she's the victim of a prank. |
| 09 | 06 | Crossed Lines | 19970108 | 20130606/07 (BBC7) 20180416 (BBC7) 20180417 (BBC7) | An angry visitor, a naughty boy and a girl with a 'problem' make for an uncomfortable day. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Jim Eldridge. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Pat Coombs as Betty Austin, Brian Bowles as Nicholas Austin, Jason Blake as Daniel Kreizman and Sophie Ward as Louise. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1997. |
| 09 | 07 | Financial Times | 19970115 | 20130613/14 (BBC7) 20180423 (BBC7) 20180424 (BBC7) | Who'd be a school crime reporter? Young Rafat learns the hard way. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Paul Copley. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Danny Webb as Bill Clay, Tilly Vosburgh as Sandra Clay, Dax O'Callaghan as Damon Clay, Robert Thomas as Jamie, Anthony Hamblin as Rafat and Sara French as Shireen. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1997. Who'd be a crime reporter? |
| 09 | 08 | Gridlocked | 19970122 | 20130620/21 (BBC7) 20180430 (BBC7) 20180501 (BBC7) | With the King Street school's summer holidays imminent, it's time for a museum trip. What could possibly go wrong? Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Paul Copley. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Roger Sloman as the Coach Driver, Philip Philmar as the Traffic Warden, Gwynneth Jones as Mandy, Justin Webb as Desmond, Luke Strain as Gary and Nicky Scarott as Sundar. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1997. With summer holidays imminent, it's time for a museum trip. What could possibly go wrong? |
| 10 | 01 | Proposals | 19980928 | 20130802/03 (BBC7) 20180605 (BBC7) 20180606 (BBC7) 20180609 (BBC7) | A new school year brings campaigning teachers - and congratulations may be in order... Created and written by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Jacqueline Beatty as Miss Read, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday and Ritu Jutla as Rowena First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1998. A new school year brings campaigning teachers, and congratulations may be in order. |
| 10 | 02 | The Rivals | 19981005 | 20130809/10 (BBC7) 20180612 (BBC7) 20180613 (BBC7) | In the red corner, Mr Sims and in the blue - Mr Long! Seconds out as they compete for a job. Created and written by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Andy Rashleigh. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Janine Wood as Kathy Jackson and Fiona Taylor as Miranda. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1998. In the red corner, Mr Sims. In the blue corner, Mr Long. And may the best man win the job! |
| 10 | 03 | Accusations | 19981012 | 20130816/17 (BBC7) 20180619 (BBC7) 20180620 (BBC7) | The spread of damaging rumours creates a nightmare classroom scenario for Mr Sims. Created and written by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Jacqueline Beatty as Miss Reed, Mark Straker as Mr Stewart and Susan Tordoff as Mrs Stewart. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1998. The spread of damaging rumours creates a nightmare scenario for Mr Sims. |
| 10 | 04 | Target Practice | 19981019 | 20130823/24 (BBC7) 20180626 (BBC7) 20180627 (BBC7) | You miss one target, you hit another!' School assessments and a jumble sale are looming. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by Paul Copley. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headmaster, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Jacqueline Beatty as Miss Reed, Jodie Beth Meyer as Anita, Jamie Hall as Sean and Matt Sergeant as Alan. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1998. |
| 10 | 05 | Incidental Music | 19981026 | 20130830/31 (BBC7) 20180703 (BBC7) 20180704 (BBC7) | In the face of a bid to reduce class sizes, the governors try to balance school funds. Created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by John Fawcett Wilson. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headteacher, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Helena Breck as Miss Hughes and Aaron Keeling as the Dean. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1998. The governors try to balance the school funds in the face of a bid to reduce class sizes. |
| 10 | 06 | Final Thoughts | 19981102 | 20130906/07 (BBC7) 20180710 (BBC7) 20180711 (BBC7) | The end of the school year- and the end of an era. Written and created by Jim Eldridge, ten series of this comedy about a junior school ran between 1985 and 1998. King Street Junior Revisited ran from 2002 to 2005. Written by John Fawcett Wilson. Stars Karl Howman as Mr Sims, James Grout as the Headteacher, Marlene Sidaway as Miss Lewis, Margaret John as Mrs Stone, Paul Copley as Mr Long, Deirdre Costello as Mrs Patterson, Vivienne Martin as Mrs Rudd, Tom Watson as Mr Holliday, Jacqueline Beatty as Miss Reed, Tom Watson as Mr Holiday, Rachel Atkins as Fiona Travis, Scott Clarke as Steven, Kristy Bruce as Sarah and Rikki Doughty as Paul. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1998. It's the end of the school year, and the end of an era. |