The Masterson Inheritance

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19941225The wicked Masterson family attempt to celebrate Christmas in the traditional manner -with plenty of Plum duff, roly-poly and rumpy pumpy Puddings. Starring Josie Lawrence , Phelim McDermott , Paul Merton ,

Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney.

Producer Phil Clarke Rpt

Unknown: Josie Lawrence

Unknown: Phelim McDermott

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Unknown: Caroline Quentin

Unknown: Lee Simpson

Unknown: Jim Sweeney.

Producer: Phil Clarke Rpt

19950710Repeated from Saturday 12.25pm
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19950814Repeated from Saturday 12.25pm
Beware The Ides Of Masterson19940825Ancient Rome is the setting for this improvised historical saga. With JOSIE LAWRENCE , Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer Phil Clarke

'1: Beware the Ides of Masterson. Ancient Rome is the setting for this improvised historical saga. With Josie Lawrence , Phelim McDermott , Paul Merton , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke'

Christmas Special 199520081226/27/27 (BBC7)An improvised family saga - with curious customs of an ancient culture. With Paul Merton.

An improvised family saga - with curious customs of an ancient culture. With Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From December 1995.

Last Word To The Mastersons19940908With

JOSIE LAWRENCE , Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE Rpt

The Gangrene Of The Mastersons 19940922improvised historical humour with JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE Rpt

'The Gangrene of the Mastersons improvised historical humour with Josie Lawrence , Paul Merton , Phelim McDermott , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke Rpt'

The Jousting Mastersons19940915The improvised historical saga, with JOSIE LAWRENCE , Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE Rpt

'4: The Jousting Mastersons. The improvised historical saga, with Josie Lawrence , Phelim McDermott , Paul Merton , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke Rpt'

The Mastersons Go Down19940929The final episode of the improvised historical saga. With JOSIE LAWRENCE ,

Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , LEE SIMPSON , CAROLINE QUENTIN and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE Rpt

The Quest For The Other Rabbit's Foot19940901The improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirelyon audience suggestions. With JOSIE LAWRENCE , Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer Phil Clarke

'2: The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot. The improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirelyon audience suggestions. With Josie Lawrence , Phelim McDermott , Paul Merton , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke'

The St Valentine Mastersons20041001/01 (BBC7)Genevieve Masterson is on her way to Tinseltown. It's 1920's Hollywood.
0101The Curse Of The Mastersons1993042220040604 /04 (BBC7)
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1760: Aristocratic rabbits and emancipation?

Paul Merton

Josie Lawrence

Caroline Quentin

Jim Sweeney

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1993.

The improvised family saga starts in 1760. With Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence.

The improvised family saga starts in 1760. With Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Caroline Quentin and Jim Sweeney. From April 1993.

The improvised family saga starts in 1760. With Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From 1993.

Aristocratic rabbits and emancipation? Improvised comedy with Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney. Episode 1 of 6.

Aristocratic rabbits and emancipation? Improvised comedy with Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Caroline Quentin and Jim Sweeney. Episode 1 of 6.

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself - based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton , with Phelim McDermott ,

Caroline Quentin ,

Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. 1: The Curse of the Mastersons

Producer Phil Clarke

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An historical saga about a family at war with itself.

Hobby - Slaving ; Gossip in the village - At it like rabbits.

Improvised comedy with Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Caroline Quentin and Jim Sweeney.The improvised family saga starts in 1760. With Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Caroline Quentin and Jim Sweeney. From April 1993.

Improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirely on audience suggestions.

With JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. 1: The Curse of the Mastersons Producer Phil Clarke

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring PAUL MERTON, JOSIE LAWRENCE, CAROLINE QUENTIN, JIM SWEENEY and Phelim McDermott.

With JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer Phil Clarke

Repeated from Saturday 12.25pm

With JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. 1: Producer Phil Clarke

0102The Mastersons And Johnson1993042920040611 (BBC7)
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The French Revolution is in full swing.

But the fate of the Masterson family is inextricably linked with that of a tumble dryer.

Paul Merton

Josie Lawrence

Caroline Quentin

Jim Sweeney

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1993.

The family's fate is linked with that of a tumble dryer.

The family's fate is linked with that of a tumble dryer. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From April 1993.

The French Revolution is in full swing and the fate of the Masterson family is inextricably linked with that of a tumble dryer.

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself - based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Caroline Quentin, Jim Sweeney and Phelim McDermott.

The family's fate is linked with that of a tumble dryer. From April 1993.

The fate of the Masterson family is linked with that of a tumble dryer. With Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. Episode 2 of 6.

The fate of the Masterson family is linked with that of a tumble dryer. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. Episode 2 of 6.

An improvised historical drama based entirely on audience suggestions. 2: The Mastersons and Johnson

With Josie Lawrence ,

Paul Merton and Phelim McDermott ,

Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney.

Producer Phil Clarke

Rural occupation - Miner ; Has a dream, longing - Blancmange ; Object - Tumble Dryer.

With JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY.

The French Revolution is in full swing and the fate of the Masterson family is inextricably linked with that of a tumble drier.

2: The Mastersons and Johnson. The French Revolution is in full swing and the fate of the Masterson family is inextricably linked with that of a tumble drier. Producer Phil Clarke

2: The French Revolution is in full swing and the fate of the Masterson family is inextricably linked with that of a tumble drier. Producer Phil Clarke

0103Scurvy!1993050620040618 (BBC7)
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Dangerous sheep lurk in them there Atlantic waters.

Improvised comedy with PAUL MERTON, JOSIE LAWRENCE and CAROLINE QUENTIN.

Reason to travel - Heartbreak, gambling debts ; Cargo - Dynamite, rum and sheep ; Character Defect - Farting.

The family saga sets sail with dangerous sheep afloat.

Improvised comedy with PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE.

From May 1993.

The family saga sets sail with dangerous sheep afloat. Improvised comedy with PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE. From May 1993.

With JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY.

3: Scurvy!The Mastersons set sail across the Atlantic, but there are dangerous sheep lurking in them there waters. Producer Phil Clarke

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself - based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring PAUL MERTON, JOSIE LAWRENCE, CAROLINE QUENTIN, JIM SWEENEY and Phelim McDermott.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1993.

The family saga sets sail with dangerous sheep afloat. Improvised comedy.

The family saga sets sail with dangerous sheep afloat. From May 1993.

Dangerous sheep lurk in them there Atlantic waters. Improvised comedy with PAUL MERTON, JOSIE LAWRENCE and CAROLINE QUENTIN.

An improvised historical saga, based entirely on audience suggestions. 3: Scuruy!

The Mastersons set sail across the Atlantic.

With JOSIE LAWRENCE.PAUL MERTON. Phelim McDermott.

Caroline Quenlin , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer Phil Clarke

Dangerous sheep lurk in them there Atlantic waters. Improvised comedy with PAUL MERTON, JOSIE LAWRENCE and CAROLINE QUENTIN. Episode 3 of 6.

With JOSIE LAWRENCE. PAUL MERTON. Phelim McDermott.

The Mastersons set sail across the Atlantic, but there are dangerous sheep lurking in them there waters...

3: The Mastersons set sail across the Atlantic, but there are dangerous sheep lurking in them there waters. Producer Phil Clarke

0104The Sweat Of The Mastersons1993051320040625 (BBC7)
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A young Charles Masterson seeks his fortune in Dickensian London, a town seething with body-snatchers, opium dens and female impersonators...

Paul Merton

Josie Lawrence

Caroline Quentin

Jim Sweeney

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1993.

The family saga of Big Ben, opium dens and men in frocks. Improvised comedy.

A young Charles Masterson seeks his fortune in Dickensian London, a town seething with body-snatchers, opium dens and female impersonators....

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself - based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Caroline Quentin, Jim Sweeney and Phelim McDermott.

The family saga of Big Ben, opium dens and men in frocks. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From May 1993.

The family saga of Big Ben, opium dens and men in frocks. From May 1993.

Dickensian London, a town seething with body snatchers, opium dens and female impersonators. Episode 4 of 6.

Dickensian London; a town seething with body-snatchers, opium dens and female impersonators! Improvised comedy with Paul Merton.

Dickensian London, a town seething with body snatchers, opium dens and female impersonators. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton. Episode 4 of 6.

Improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirely on audience suggestions. 4: The Sweat of the Mastersons

Withjosie Lawrence , Paul Merton ,

Phelim McDermott , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke

London, a town seething with body-snatchers, opium dens and female impersonators - WithJOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON ,

With JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. 4: The Sweat of the Mastersons Producer Phil Clarke

A young Charles Masterson seeks his fortune in Dickensian London, a town seething with body-snatchers, opium dens and female impersonators - WithJOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON ,

'With Josie Lawrence , Paul Merton , Phelim McDermott , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. 4: The Sweat of the Mastersons Producer Phil Clarke'

0105The Tatting Of The Mastersons1993052020040702 (BBC7)
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Family revenge in the Wild West over dodgy dental work. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From May 1993.

Family revenge in the Wild West over dodgy dental work. Improvised comedy from May 1993.

The Wild West is the setting for a show-down over faulty dental work!

Caroline Quentin

Jim Sweeney

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1993.

Family revenge in the Wild West over dodgy dental work. Improvised comedy.

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself - based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Caroline Quentin, Jim Sweeney and Phelim McDermott.

The Wild West is the setting for a showdown over faulty dental work. With Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. Episode 5 of 6.

The Wild West is the setting for a showdown over faulty dental work. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence.

The Wild West is the setting for a show-down over faulty dental work. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence.

Improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirely on audience suggestions. 5: The Tatting of the Mastersons

With Josie Lawrence , Paul Merton ,

Phelim McDermott ,

Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney.

Producer Phil Clarke

With JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY.

5: The Tatting of the Mastersons. A Wild West showdown overfaulty dental work. Producer Phil Clarke

With JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON, Phelim McDermott, CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY.

5: A Wild West showdown overfaulty dental work. Producer Phil Clarke

0106 LASTThe Mastersons Lose Everything1993052720050714/15 (BBC7)
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Decadent Auderon's unsavoury habits threaten family ruin. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From May 1993.

Decadent Auderon's unsavoury habits threaten family ruin. From May 1993.

London 1890. Auberon Masterson is the epitome of decadence, but will his unsavoury habits ruin the family?

Starring PAUL MERTON, JOSIE LAWRENCE, CAROLINE QUENTIN, JIM SWEENEY and Phelim McDermott.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1993.

Last programme in the series, with JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY.

6: The Mastersons Lose Everything Producer Phil Clarke

London 1890. Auberon Masterson is the epitome of decadence, but will his unsavoury habits ruin the family? Episode 6 of 6.

London 1890. Auberon Masterson is the epitome of decadence, but will his unsavoury habits spell ruin? Starring PAUL MERTON. Episode 6 of 6.

Improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirely on audience suggestions. Final Part:

Auberon Masterson is the epitome of decadence, but will his unsavoury habits ruin the family? With

LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer Phil Clarke

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself - based entirely on audience suggestions.

6: Producer Phil Clarke

01XMASThe Stuffing Of The Mastersons1993122520031220/23 (BBC7)
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Preparation for CHRISTMAS - Light the oven ; Present - Rocking Horse ; Christmas Special - The Mastersons' CHRISTMAS Cracker.

The mock family saga faces up to the repercussions of a child's innocent CHRISTMAS gift!

The mock family saga faces up to the repercussions of a child's innocent Christmas gift. Stars PAUL MERTON. From December 1993.

The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift.

Improvised historical saga with PAUL MERTON.

The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift. Improvised historical saga with PAUL MERTON. From December 1993.

The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift. From December 1993.

The family's ancient culture reveals some curious customs. Improvised historical saga with PAUL MERTON. From December 1995.

The family's ancient culture reveals some curious customs. From December 1995.

The wicked Masterson family attempt to celebrate Christmas in the traditional manner. Starring JOSIE LAWRENCE , Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer Phil Clarke

Unknown: JOSIE LAWRENCE

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Unknown: JIM SWEENEY.

'The wicked Masterson family attempt to celebrate Christmas in the traditional manner. Starring Josie Lawrence , Phelim McDermott , Paul Merton , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke'

0201Beware The Ides Of Masterson1994061120030923 (BBC7)
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The award-winning improvised historical comedy series returns with a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas set in ancient Rome.

Based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1994.

Ancient Rome provides the setting for a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas.

The return of the award-winning improvised historical comedy series.

Ancient Rome witnesses terror, tyrants and togas. Improvised family saga with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From June 1994.

Ancient Rome provides the setting for a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas, based entirely on audience suggestions.

Ancient Rome provides the setting for a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas, based entirely on audience suggestions. Episode 1 of 6.

1: Beware the Ides o/Masterson. The award-winning improvised comedy series returns with a story of intrigue, terror, tyrants and togas set in ancient Rome. With Josie Lawrence , Phelim McDermott , Paul Merton , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke

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Something a Roman Patrician would do to relax - Milk bath ; Reason to assassinate someone - They are getting friendly with your wife ; God of Spelling

'1: Beware the Ides of Masterson. Ancient Rome is the setting for this improvised historical saga. With JOSIE LAWRENCE , Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE'

0202The Quest For The Other Rabbit's Foot1994061820030930 (BBC7)
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Myths and mucking out at the court of King Arthur.

Myths and mucking out in the Masterson’s adventures at the court of King Arthur.

The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1994.

A tale of myth, magic and mucking out the horses at the court of King Arthur. With Paul Merton and Caroline Quentin.

Myths and mucking out at the court of King Arthur. Improvised family saga with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. From June 1994.

The adventures of the Mastersons at the court of King Arthur provide a tale of myth, magic and mucking out the horses. Episode 2 of 6.

A tale of myth, magic and mucking out the horses at the court of King Arthur. With Paul Merton and Caroline Quentin. Episode 2 of 6.

Myths and mucking out in the Masterson's adventures at the court of King Arthur.

The improvised historical saga continues. 2: TheQuestfortheOtherRabbit'sFoot.Tbe tale of the Mastersons' adventures at the court of King Arthur, with Josie Lawrence , Phelim McDermott , Paul Merton , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke

Andrew Duncan talks to Josie Lawrence SEE FEATURE page 32

Everyday occurrence in Camelot - Mucking out the horses ; Temptation - Can't resist chainmail ; Magical Object - Rabbit's foot that makes you invisible.

'2: The Quest for the Other Rabbit's Foot. The improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirelyon audience suggestions. With JOSIE LAWRENCE , Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE'

Myths and mucking out in the Masterson?s adventures at the court of King Arthur.

0203Last Word To The Mastersons1994062520031007 (BBC7)
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Living off the land, will there be family tears before milking time?

Living off the land, will there be tears for the Masterson family before milking time?

The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1994.

Living off the land, will there be family tears before milking-time? Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From June 1994.

Living off the land, will there be family tears before milking-time? From June 1994.

Back in 1840s Dorset, the family try re-connecting with the Land, but there are tears before milking-time. Stars Paul Merton.

Back in 1840s Dorset, the family try re-connecting with the Land, but there are tears.

Living off the land, will there be family tears before milking time? Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From June 1994.

Today we are in 1840s Dorset as the Mastersons try and re-connect with the Land, but there are tears before milking-time. Episode 3 of 6.

Back in 1840s Dorset, the family try re-connecting with the Land, but there are tears before milking-time. Stars Paul Merton. Episode 3 of 6.

Another dip into the turbulent history of the Masterson family in the improvised saga of a family at war with itself.

3: Last Ward to the Mastersons. Another dip into the turbulent history of the Masterson family in the improvised saga of a family at war with itself.

With Josie Lawrence , Phelim McDermott , Paul Merton , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke

Rural Occupation - Village idiot ; Vice villagers are contemptuous of - Reading ; Village famous for - Peacock's feathers.

Today we are in 1840s Dorset, as the Mastersons try and re-connect with the Land, but there are tears before milking-time. Episode 3 of 6.

3: Last Word to the Mastersons. With

JOSIE LAWRENCE , Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE Rpt

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The 15th century family has land struggles, leaving them living in an overcrowded castle.

The 15th century Masterson family struggles to survive in an overcrowded castle.

The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994.

The family's 15th century land struggles, living in an overcrowded castle. Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994.

The family's 15th century land struggles, living in an overcrowded castle. From July 1994.

Guided by audience suggestions, the comedy improvisations continue. This week, events take place in fifteenth century Britain.

The comedy improvisations continue with events taking place in fifteenth century Britain.

The 15th century family has land struggles, leaving them living in an overcrowded castle. Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994.

Guided by audience suggestions, the comedy improvisations continue. This week, events take place in fifteenth century Britain. Episode 4 of 6.

Guided by audience suggestions, the comedy improvisations continue. This week, events take place in fifteenth century Britain...

The 15th century family struggles to survive in an overcrowded castle. Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994.

'4: The Jousting Mastersons. The improvised saga continues, with Josie Lawrence , Phelim McDermott , Paul Merton , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke'

Something a lady would do to pass the time - Swinging from the chandelier ; Reason for enmity between two families - Living in the same castle ; A place to take your sweetheart - A maze.

'4: The Jousting Mastersons. The improvised historical saga, with JOSIE LAWRENCE , Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE Rpt'

0205The Gangrene Of The Mastersons1994070920240317 (BBC7)
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The Masterson's epic Crimean War struggle of carnage, carnality and cads.

Paul Merton

Josie Lawrence

Lee Simpson

Jim Sweeney

Caroline Quentin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994.

The family's epic Crimean War struggle of carnage, carnality and cads.

The family's epic Crimean War struggle of carnage, carnality and cads. Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994.

The family's epic Crimean War struggle of carnage, carnality and cads.

The Masterson's epic Crimean War struggle of carnage, carnality and cads.

The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994.

The Crimean War provides the backdrop for another epic.

The family's epic Crimean War struggle of carnage, carnality and cads. Improvised saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994.

The Crimean War provides the backdrop for another epic - where carnage, carnality and cads abound.

The Crimean War provides the backdrop for another epic - where carnage, carnality and cads abound. Episode 5 of 6.

'5: The Gangrene of the Mastersons. The Crimean War provides the backdrop for another epic, with Josie Lawrence , Phelim McDermott , Paul Merton , Caroline Quentin , Lee Simpson and Jim Sweeney. Producer Phil Clarke'

A way to help the wounded - Shoot them ; Opening line of letter from home - I miss you so badly ; A reason to live - To learn to play the bongos.

The Gangrene of the Mastersons improvised historical humour with JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE Rpt

'The Gangrene of the Mastersons improvised historical humour with JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , Phelim McDermott , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE Rpt'

The Crimean War provides the backdrop for another epic, where carnage, carnality and cads abound.

0206The Mastersons Go Down1994071620240331 (BBC7)The Masterson's epic tale of murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser.

Paul Merton

Josie Lawrence

Jim Sweeney

Lee Simpson

Caroline Quentin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994.

Murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser. Improvised family saga with Paul Merton. From July 1994.

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The Mastersons are all aboard the Hercules, a famed luxury cruiser, for a tale of murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot.

Something to do - Billiards ; Reason to go to AMERICA - Cookies ; Special Luggage - Parrot with a wide vocabulary.

Murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser.

Murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser. Improvised family saga with PAUL MERTON. From July 1994.

The Mastersons are all aboard the Hercules, famed luxury cruiser, for a tale of murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot.

The family are all aboard a luxury cruiser, for a tale of murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot.

Starring Paul Merton.

Murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser. From July 1994.

6: The Mastersons Go Down. The final episode of the improvised historical saga. With JOSIE LAWRENCE ,

Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , LEE SIMPSON , CAROLINE QUENTIN and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE Rpt

'The Mastersons Go Down. Final episode of the improvised saga. With JOSIE LAWRENCE , Phelim McDermott , PAUL MERTON , CAROLINE QUENTIN , LEE SIMPSON and JIM SWEENEY. Producer PHIL CLARKE'

The Mastersons are all aboard the Hercules, famed luxury cruiser, for a tale of murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot. Episode 6 of 6.

The family are all aboard a luxury cruiser, for a tale of murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot. Starring PAUL MERTON. Episode 6 of 6.

The Masterson's epic tale of murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot aboard a luxury cruiser.

The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring PAUL MERTON, JOSIE LAWRENCE, JIM SWEENEY, LEE SIMPSON, Phelim McDermott and CAROLINE QUENTIN.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1994.

The Mastersons are all aboard the 'Hercules', famed luxury cruiser, for a tale of murder, intrigue and a fast-talking parrot.

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The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.

Stars Paul Merton.

From July 1995.

The improvised historical saga's two-part adventure at a Victorian circus.

Starring Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton.

An improvised historical saga about a family at war with itself.

With Josie Lawrence, Paul Merton and Caroline Quentin.

Reason to join circus - Wife ; Side-show - Novelty carrots ; Reason to hate circus - Mother stood on by an elephant.

An improvised historical saga about a family at war with itself. With JOSIE LAWRENCE, PAUL MERTON and CAROLINE QUENTIN.

Episode 1 of 6.

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The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.

The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus. Stars PAUL MERTON. From July 1995.

The Masterson's travelling Victorian circus and funfair arrives in the village of Ampleforth...

First of a two-part romp in the award-winning improvised historical comedy series.

Josie Lawrence

Lee Simpson

Jim Sweeney

Caroline Quentin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995

An improvised historical saga about a family at war with itself. With Josie Lawrence, Paul Merton and Caroline Quentin. Episode 1 of 6.

The Masterson Magical Marquee - Part One. Josie Lawrence and Paul Merton

return for a new series of the improvised historical saga. With Jim Sweeney , Caroline Quentin , Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson.

Producer Phil Clarke. Rptd Monday at 6.30pm 0 See This Week: page 9

The Masterson Magical Marquee - Part One.JOSIE LAWRENCE and PAUL MERTON

The improvised historical saga's two-part adventure at a Victorian circus.

Starring JOSIE LAWRENCE and PAUL MERTON.

Reason to join circus - Wife ; Side-show - Novelty carrots ; Reason to hate circus - Mother stood on by an elephant.

The improvised historical saga's two-part adventure at a Victorian circus. Starring JOSIE LAWRENCE and PAUL MERTON.

The improvised historical saga's two-part adventure at a Victorian circus. Starring JOSIE LAWRENCE and PAUL MERTON. Episode 1 of 6.

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The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.

With Josie Lawrence.

From July 1995.

Will Johnny join the circus and can Isabella the lion tamer find true love with Captain Pearson the ring master?

Will little Johnny run away to the circus and can Isabella the lion tamer find true love with Captain Pearson the ring master?

Set fire to the circus ; Steal the Siamese Twins.

The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus. With JOSIE LAWRENCE. From July 1995.

'The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling ciFood Programme, The'

Will little Johnny run away to the circus and can Isabella the lion tamer find true love with Captain Pearson the ring master? Episode 2 of 6.

Will Johnny join the circus and can Isabella the lion tamer find true love with Captain Pearson the ring master? Episode 2 of 6.

Will little Johnny run away to the circus, and can Isabella the lion tamer find true love with Captain Pearson the ring master?

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The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.

Is a dastardly end in sight for the Masterson's travelling Victorian circus and funfair?

Conclusion of a two-part romp in the award-winning improvised historical comedy series.

Paul Merton

Josie Lawrence

Lee Simpson

Jim Sweeney

Caroline Quentin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995

The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus. With Josie Lawrence. From July 1995.

'The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling ciFood Programme, The'

'A six-part improvised historical saga. The Masterson Magical Marquee - Part 2. With Josie Lawrence , Paul Merton , Jim Sweeney , Caroline Quentin , Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson. Producer Phil Clarke. Rptd Mon 6.30pm'

Will Johnny join the circus and can Isabella the lion tamer find true love with Captain Pearson the ring master? Episode 2 of 6.

Will little Johnny run away to the circus and can Isabella the lion tamer find true love with Captain Pearson the ring master?

Set fire to the circus ; Steal the Siamese Twins.

Will little Johnny run away to the circus, and can Isabella the lion tamer find true love with Captain Pearson the ring master?

The conclusion of the Masterson's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus.

The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

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The life of young Billy at his Victorian boarding school. Improvised historical family saga with PAUL MERTON. From July 1995.

Young Billy starts boarding school and meets some imposing figures but not before he receives some advice from his mother.

School occurrence - Flogging and cold showers ; School motto - Tell Lies and Succeed ; A skill or useful object - Conker.

As young Billy starts boarding school, his mother offers him some advice.

Improvised by Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence.

The life of young Billy at his Victorian boarding school. From July 1995.

Young Billy starts boarding school and meets some imposing figures but not before he receives some advice from his mother. Episode 3 of 6.

As young Billy starts boarding school, his mother offers him some advice. Improvised by Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. Episode 3 of 6.

The Masterson Magical Marquee - Part One.JOSIE LAWRENCE and PAUL MERTON

return for a new series of the improvised historical saga. With JIM SWEENEY , CAROLINE QUENTIN , Phelim McDermott and LEE SIMPSON.

Producer PHIL CLARKE. Rptd Monday at 6.30pm 0 See This Week: page 9

Six historical improvisations.

3: Masterson Rides Again. Another improvised historical saga from PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE , with JIM SWEENEY , CAROLINE QUENTIN , Phelim McDermott and LEE SIMPSON.

Repeated from Saturday 12.25pm

The Masterson Magical Marquee - Part One. JOSIE LAWRENCE and PAUL MERTON

Young Billy starts boarding school and meets some imposing figures, but not before he receives some advice from his mother.

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The life of young Billy at his Victorian boarding school.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995.

The life of young Billy at his Victorian boarding school. Improvised historical family saga with Paul Merton. From July 1995.

The life of young Billy at his Victorian boarding school. From July 1995.

Young Billy starts boarding school and meets some imposing figures but not before he receives some advice from his mother. Episode 3 of 6.

As young Billy starts boarding school, his mother offers him some advice. Improvised by Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. Episode 3 of 6.

Six historical improvisations.

3: Masterson Rides Again. Another improvised historical saga from Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence , with Jim Sweeney , Caroline Quentin , Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson.

Producer Phil Clarke. Rptd Monday at 6.30pm

Repeated from Saturday 12.25pm

School occurrence - Flogging and cold showers ; School motto - Tell Lies and Succeed ; A skill or useful object - Conker.

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Suffragettes split the family sparking drama at the races.

Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton.

From July 1995.

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself with Paul Merton, Caroline Quentin, Jim Sweeney and Josie Lawrence.

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirely on audience suggestions.

With Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence.

Ladylike occupation - Suffragette, Seamstress ; Betrayal - Adultery ; Way to protest - Chaining self to a horse.

Suffragettes split the family sparking drama at the races. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From July 1995.

Suffragettes split the family sparking drama at the races. From July 1995.

Suffragettes split the family, sparking drama at the races. Improvised historical saga with PAUL MERTON.

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself with Paul Merton, Caroline Quentin, Jim Sweeney and Josie Lawrence. Episode 4 of 6.

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirely on audience suggestions. With PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE.

Repeated from Saturday 12.25pm

A six-part improvised historical saga.

The Masterson Magical Marquee - Part 2. With JOSIE LAWRENCE , PAUL MERTON , JIM SWEENEY , CAROLINE QUENTIN , Phelim McDermott and LEE SIMPSON. Producer PHIL CLARKE. Rptd Mon 6.30pm

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself. With Paul Merton, Caroline Quentin, Jim Sweeney and Josie Lawrence. Episode 4 of 6.

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Suffragettes split the Masterson family, sparking drama at the races.

Paul Merton

Josie Lawrence

Lee Simpson

Jim Sweeney

Caroline Quentin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995.

Suffragettes split the family, sparking drama at the races.

Suffragettes split the family sparking drama at the races. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From July 1995.

Suffragettes split the family sparking drama at the races. From July 1995.

Suffragettes split the family, sparking drama at the races. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From July 1995.

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself with Paul Merton, Caroline Quentin, Jim Sweeney and Josie Lawrence. Episode 4 of 6.

An improvised historical saga of a family at war with itself, based entirely on audience suggestions. With Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence.

'4: The Masterson Bunch. With Paul Merton , Josie Lawrence , Jim Sweeney , Caroline Quentin , Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson. Producer Phil Clarke. Rptd Monday at 6.30pm'

Ladylike occupation - Suffragette, Seamstress ; Betrayal - Adultery ; Way to protest - Chaining self to a horse.

The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

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The Masterson family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District.

Paul Merton

Josie Lawrence

Lee Simpson

Jim Sweeney

Caroline Quentin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1995.

The family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District.

Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton.

From August 1995.

The family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District. From August 1995.

Romanticism touched even the Mastersons in the eighteenth century.

With Paul Merton, Caroline Quentin and Josie Lawrence.

Episode 5 of 6.

The improvised historical family saga moves to the Bohemian world of the Romantic poets.

With Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence.

5: The Pain of the Mastersons.

With Josie Lawrence ,

Paul Merton , Jim Sweeney , Caroline Quentin , Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson.

Producer Phil Clarke.

Rptd Monday at 6.30pm

An improvised historical saga about a family at war with itself.

With JOSIE LAWRENCE, PAUL MERTON and CAROLINE QUENTIN.

A way to have fun - Eating toast ; Inspiration - Goat ; Special room - Torture Chamber.

The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

The family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From August 1995.

The improvised historical family saga moves to the Bohemian world of the Romantic poets. With Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. Episode 5 of 6.

Romanticism touched even the Mastersons in the eighteenth century. With Paul Merton, Caroline Quentin and Josie Lawrence. Episode 5 of 6.

Repeated from Saturday 12.25pm

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Genevieve Masterson is on her way to Tinseltown. It's 1920's Hollywood.

Budding starlette Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood.

Improvised historical family saga with PAUL MERTON.

It's 1920s Hollywood, as Genevieve Masterson hits Tinseltown.

The improvised saga stars PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE.

Behind the scenes - Murder ; Blackmail - Sex change ; Star quality - Big bosoms.

Genevieve Masterson is drawn to the bright lights of 1920s Tinseltown.

It's 1920s Hollywood and Genevieve Masterson is on her way to find fame.

Improvised comedy with PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE.

Budding starlette Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood. Improvised historical family saga with PAUL MERTON. From August 1995.

Budding starlette Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood. With PAUL MERTON. From 1995.

It's 1920s Hollywood and Genevieve Masterson is on her way to find fame. Improvised comedy with PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE.

Genevieve Masterson is on her way to Tinseltown. It's 1920's Hollywood. Episode 6 of 6.

Budding starlet Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood.

The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1995.

It's 1920s Hollywood and Genevieve Masterson is on her way to find fame. Improvised comedy with Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. Episode 6 of 6.

Repeated from Saturday 12.25pm

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Budding starlette Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood. Improvised historical family saga with Paul Merton. From August 1995.

Budding starlette Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood. With Paul Merton. From 1995.

Budding starlet Genevieve hits seedy 1920s Hollywood.

The award-winning improvised historical family saga based entirely on audience suggestions.

Starring Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Jim Sweeney, Lee Simpson, Phelim McDermott and Caroline Quentin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1995.

Genevieve Masterson is on her way to Tinseltown. It's 1920's Hollywood. Episode 6 of 6.

It's 1920s Hollywood, as Genevieve Masterson hits Tinseltown. The improvised saga stars Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence. Episode 6 of 6.

'The last improvised historical saga. St Valentine's Day Mastersons. With Josie Lawrence , Paul Merton , Jim Sweeney , Caroline Quentin , Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson. Producer Phil Clarke. Rptd Mon 6.30pm'

Behind the scenes - Murder ; Blackmail - Sex change ; Star quality - Big bosoms.

Genevieve Masterson is drawn to the bright lights of 1920s Tinseltown.

It's 1920s Hollywood and Genevieve Masterson is on her way to find fame.

Improvised comedy with PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE.

It's 1920s Hollywood and Genevieve Masterson is on her way to find fame. Improvised comedy with PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE.

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Preparation for CHRISTMAS - Rustling Mince Pies ; CHRISTMAS Tradition - Goose-upping ; A wish for CHRISTMAS - The love of a good woman.

An improvised family saga - with curious customs of an ancient culture.

The family's ancient culture reveals some curious customs.

Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton.

From December 1995.

The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift.

From December 1993.

An improvised family saga - with curious customs of an ancient culture. With PAUL MERTON.

An improvised family saga - with curious customs of an ancient culture. With PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE. From December 1995.

Join PAUL MERTON and JOSIE LAWRENCE , with JIM SWEENEY , CAROLINE QUENTIN , Phelim McDermott and LEE SIMPSON. Producer PHIL CLARKE

Unknown: PAUL MERTON

Unknown: JOSIE LAWRENCE

Unknown: JIM SWEENEY

Unknown: CAROLINE QUENTIN

Unknown: Phelim McDermott

Unknown: LEE SIMPSON.

'Join Paul Merton and Josie Lawrence , with Jim Sweeney , Caroline Quentin , Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson. Producer Phil Clarke'

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The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift.

From December 1993.

The wicked Masterson Family attempt to celebrate Christmas in the traditional manner - with plenty of Plum Duff, Roly-Poly and Rumpy Pumpy Puddings!

But they face repercussions from a child's innocent gift.

Lee Simpson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1993.

The family face repercussions from a child's innocent festive gift.

The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton.

The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From December 1993.

The mock family saga faces up to the repercussions of a child's innocent Christmas gift.

The mock family saga faces up to the repercussions of a child's innocent Christmas gift. Stars Paul Merton. From December 1993.

The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift. From December 1993.

The family's ancient culture reveals some curious customs. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From December 1995.

The family's ancient culture reveals some curious customs. From December 1995.