Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| Christmas Special 1991 | 19911226 | 20241223 (BBC7) 20241224 (BBC7) | It's a Wonderful Blight......... It's supposed to be the season of goodwill in Little Blighty, but parish council leader John Barnum, is so depressed he wonders how things would have turned out if he'd never existed.... 1980s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings do include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman John Baddeley Jonathan Kydd Daniel Strauss Michael Troughton Producer: Lissa Evans How things might have been rather different in Little Blighty - if John had never existed. It's a Wonderful Blight - Barnum's guardian angel shows him how things might have been. Starring John Baddeley. From 1991. | ||
| Traditional Christmas Pageant | 19891229 | 20231226 (BBC7) 20231227 (BBC7) 20251224 (BBC7) 20251225 (BBC7) |  The Little Blighty Traditional Christmas Pageant is an opportunity to unfold the rich and exciting tapestry of village history to an eager audience. It's also a chance for Rotarians and the Working Men's Club to end the Season of Goodwill with a vicious slanging match. Political satire written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman Mrs Roberts - Jo Kendall Mr Blandish - Michael Troughton John Baddeley Dan Strauss Jonathan Kydd Producer Lissa Evans The village's rich history is staged - but the audience is revolting. The village's rich history is staged - but the audience is revolting. Political satire with John Baddeley. From December 1989. | ||
| 01 | 01 | 19880902 | 20121005 (BBC7) 20121006 (BBC7) 20220714 (BBC7) 20220716 (BBC7) 20250729 (BBC7) 20250730 (BBC7) | The everyday story of a country folk. 80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. In this idyllic part of the world, there's a village church, a market, a small school and a pub, The Cock and Bull. Village life is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. It's all presided over by the redoubtable head of the Parish Council and secretary of the Rotarians, Mrs Roberts. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. John Bluthal Andrew Sachs Nick Hancock Daniel Strauss Producer: David Tyler Satirical soap opera telling the everyday story of a country folk. Satirical soap opera telling the everyday story of a country folk. Stars John Bluthal and Andrew Sachs. From September 1988. | |
| 01 | 02 | 19880909 | 20121012 (BBC7) 20121013 (BBC7) 20220721 (BBC7) 20250805 (BBC7) 20250806 (BBC7) | Despite everything collapsing around their ears - Mrs Roberts and the Rotarians are more popular than ever. Her arch-enemies at the Working Men's Club battle on, but still can't stop her... The continuing everyday story of a country folk. 80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. It's all presided over by the redoubtable head of the Parish Council and secretary of the Rotarians, Mrs Hilda Roberts. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. John Bluthal Andrew Sachs Nick Hancock Daniel Strauss Producer: David Tyler More political satire in this everyday story of a country folk. Mrs Roberts and her policies are more popular than ever. Despite everything collapsing - Mrs Roberts' policies are more popular than ever. Stars John Bluthal. From September 1988. | |
| 01 | 03 | 19880916 | 20121019 (BBC7) 20121020 (BBC7) 20220728 (BBC7) 20250812 (BBC7) 20250813 (BBC7) | As a sporting event looms, friendly rivalry sparks sinister espionage. Political satire-based soap opera about the everyday story of a country folk. John Bluthal John Baddeley Nick Hancock Daniel Strauss Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Producer: David Tyler As a sporting event looms, friendly rivalry sparks sinister espionage. Stars Nick Hancock and Jo Kendall. From September 1988. | |
| 02 | 01 | 19890721 | 20130208 (BBC7) 20130209 (BBC7) 20150508 (BBC7) 20220804 (BBC7) 20250819 (BBC7) 20250820 (BBC7) | Mrs Roberts has been head of the Parish Council for 10 years A toll tax has just been introduced, while the local vicar keeps interfering in politics The continuing everyday story of a country folk. 80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. It's all presided over by the redoubtable head of the Parish Council and secretary of the Rotarians, Mrs Hilda Roberts. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Daniel Strauss Jonathan Kydd Producer: Lissa Evans Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts battles on with her village toll tax. Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts battles on with her village toll tax. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1989. | |
| 02 | 02 | 19890728 | 20130215 (BBC7) 20130216 (BBC7) 20220811 (BBC7) 20250826 (BBC7) 20250827 (BBC7) | Parish Council leader Mrs Hilda Roberts sparks in-fighting and economic upheaval. The continuing everyday story of a country folk. 80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Daniel Strauss Jonathan Kydd Producer: Lissa Evans Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts sparks in-fighting and economic upheaval. Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts sparks in-fighting and economic upheaval. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1989. | |
| 02 | 03 | 19890804 | 20130222 (BBC7) 20130223 (BBC7) 20220818 (BBC7) 20250902 (BBC7) 20250903 (BBC7) | Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts must tackle a supermarket boycott. The continuing everyday story of a country folk. 80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Daniel Strauss Jon Glover Producer: Lissa Evans Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts must deal with a supermarket boycott. Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts must deal with a supermarket boycott. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1989. | |
| 02 | 04 | 19890811 | 20130301 (BBC7) 20130302 (BBC7) 20220825 (BBC7) 20250909 (BBC7) 20250910 (BBC7) | Troubles abound in the village boatyard and surgery - followed closely by the local sleazy press. The continuing everyday story of a country folk. 80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Daniel Strauss Jonathan Kydd Troubles abound in the village boatyard and surgery - with a sleazy press. Producer: Lissa Evans Troubles abound in the village boatyard and surgery - with a sleazy press. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1989. | |
| 02 | 05 | 19890818 | 20130308 (BBC7) 20130309 (BBC7) 20220901 (BBC7) 20250916 (BBC7) 20250917 (BBC7) | Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts finds it difficult to relax on her holiday. The continuing everyday story of a country folk. 80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Daniel Strauss Brian Bowles Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts finds it hard to relax on her holiday. Producer: Lissa Evans Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts finds it hard to relax on her holiday. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1989. | |
| 03 | 01 | 19900706 | 20150109 (BBC7) 20150110 (BBC7) 20221011 (BBC7) 20251203 (BBC7) 20251204 (BBC7) | Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular. The third series of the continuing everyday story of a country folk. ‘80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Jonathan Kydd Producer: Lissa Evans Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts wonders how to become more popular. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1990. | |
| 03 | 02 | 19900713 | 20150116 (BBC7) 20150117 (BBC7) 20221018 (BBC7) 20251210 (BBC7) 20251211 (BBC7) | The editor of The Bugle receives a call from the mysterious Deep Throat, a secret informant at the Parish council The continuing everyday story of a country folk. ‘80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Daniel Strauss Jasper Jacob Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. The editor of The Bugle gets a call from Deep Throat, an informant at the Parish council. Producer: Lissa Evans The Bugle's editor is phoned by Parish Council secret informant 'Deep Throat'. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1990. A mysterious Parish council informant phones The Bugle's editor. | |
| 03 | 03 | 19900720 | 20150123 (BBC7) 20150124 (BBC7) 20221025 (BBC7) 20251217 (BBC7) 20251218 (BBC7) | Mrs Roberts faces fallout from an outspoken member of the parish council. The continuing everyday story of a country folk. ‘80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Daniel Strauss Jasper Jacob Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Producer: Lissa Evans Mrs Roberts faces fallout from an outspoken member of the parish council. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1990. Mrs Roberts faces fallout from an outspoken council member. | |
| 03 | 04 | 19900727 | 20150130 (BBC7) 20150131 (BBC7) 20221101 (BBC7) 20251231 (BBC7) 20260101 (BBC7) | The Council leader, Mrs Roberts insists an electrical substation should become a raffle prize and Granny's birthday is a source of consternation. An everyday story of country folk. ‘80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Daniel Strauss Jonathan Kydd Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Producer: Lissa Evans Council leader Mrs Roberts insists an electrical substation should be raffled off. Council leader Mrs Roberts insists an electrical substation be raffled off. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From July 1990. | |
| 03 | 05 | 19900803 | 20150206 (BBC7) 20150207 (BBC7) 20221108 (BBC7) 20260107 (BBC7) 20260108 (BBC7) | The Parish Council leader - Mrs Roberts - has a brush with reality when she tries local public transport. An everyday story of country folk. 1980s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Daniel Strauss Jonathan Kydd Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Producer Lissa Evans Leader Mrs Roberts experiences the poor state of local trains first-hand with Jo Kendall. Leader Mrs Roberts experiences the poor state of local trains first-hand. Political satire with Jo Kendall. From August 1990. Mrs Roberts experiences the poor local trains first-hand. | |
| 04 | 01 | 19910705 | 20150619 (BBC7) 20150620 (BBC7) 20221227 (BBC7) 20221228 (BBC7) 20260218 (BBC7) 20260219 (BBC7) | Mrs Roberts has fallen from power and Mr Barnum is the new council leader. ‘80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Jonathan Kydd Daniel Strauss Producer: Lissa Evans Mr Barnum replaces Mrs Roberts as the new council leader. Mrs Roberts has fallen from power and Mr Barnum is the new council leader. Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1991. | |
| 04 | 02 | 19910712 | 20150626 (BBC7) 20150627 (BBC7) 20230103 (BBC7) 20230104 (BBC7) 20260225 (BBC7) 20260226 (BBC7) | The Parish council needs its money, but will the bank be able to pay out? ‘80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Jonathan Kydd Daniel Strauss Producer: Lissa Evans The Parish council needs its money, but will the bank be able to pay out? Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1991. Starring: The Parish council needs its money, but can the bank pay out? | |
| 04 | 03 | 19910719 | 20150703 (BBC7) 20150704 (BBC7) 20230110 (BBC7) 20230111 (BBC7) 20260304 (BBC7) 20260305 (BBC7) | Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up. ‘80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Jonathan Kydd Daniel Strauss Producer: Lissa Evans Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a village cover-up. Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1991. Starring: Council leader John tries to impress a delegation with a cover-up. | |
| 04 | 04 | 19910726 | 20150710 (BBC7) 20150711 (BBC7) 20230117 (BBC7) 20230118 (BBC7) 20260311 (BBC7) 20260312 (BBC7) | As the council launches a new charter, the opposition needs a new initiative. ‘80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Jonathan Kydd Daniel Strauss Starring: Producer: Lissa Evans The council has a new charter, so the opposition needs a new initiative. As the council launches a new charter, the opposition needs a new initiative. Political satire with John Baddeley. From July 1991. | |
| 04 | 05 | 19910802 | 20150717 (BBC7) 20150718 (BBC7) 20230124 (BBC7) 20230125 (BBC7) 20260318 (BBC7) 20260319 (BBC7) | When an opera star visits, council leader John shows his true colours. The Parish council needs its money, but will the bank be able to pay out? ‘80s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Jonathan Kydd Daniel Strauss First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1991. Starring: Producer: Lissa Evans When an opera star visits, council leader John shows his true colours. Political satire with John Baddeley. From August 1991. | |
| 05 | 01 | 19920710 | 20230822 (BBC7) 20230823 (BBC7) | Can Parish Council leader John Barnum satisfy the new doctor's demands? Early '90s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Jonathan Kydd Daniel Strauss Alistair McGowan | |
| 05 | 02 | 19920717 | 20230829 (BBC7) 20230830 (BBC7) | With the village bankrupt - council leader John cracks down on expenses. Political satire with John Baddeley. Early '90s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton Jonathan Kydd Daniel Strauss Alistair McGowan The village is bankrupt so council leader John cracks down on expenses. | |
| 05 | 03 | 19920724 | 20230905 (BBC7) 20230906 (BBC7) | Scandal rocks the Parish Council, but can they keep it off the front pages? Early '90s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Jonathan Kydd Daniel Strauss | |
| 05 | 04 | 19920731 | 20230912 (BBC7) 20230913 (BBC7) | The Parish Council's school crack down on hippies - enter Ebenezer Birch. Early 90s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. Written by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Mike Coleman. Michael Troughton John Baddeley Jonathan Kydd Daniel Strauss | |
| 05 | 05 | 19920807 | 20230919 (BBC7) 20230920 (BBC7) | A cash crisis hits the Parish Council - and the local family of toffs feel the squeeze too. They all try to borrow off each other and even have to mortgage a jail. Early 90s political satirical soap opera set in the strangely familiar village of Little Blighty. Life here is pretty uneventful, though the humdrum happenings include social turmoil, economic upheaval and vicious political squabbles. John Baddeley Daniel Strauss Michael Troughton Simon Godley Written by John O'Farrell, Mark Burton and Mike Coleman Producer Lissa Evans |