Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| Christmas Special | 20181226 | 20221225 (BBC7) 20241219 (BBC7) |  The group of aspiring political agitators reunite several years on, to reapply their small minds to big problems. In this Christmas special, how will they take on Donald Trump? A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. The wannabe political agitators reunite after several years. The cast reunite for this one-off festive special after several years to take on Donald Trump. Stars Tom Basden. From 2018. | ||
| 01 | 01 | 20100310 | 20140613 (BBC7) 20150507 (BBC7) 20170615 (BBC7) 20181227 (BBC7) 20201021 (BBC7) 20220906 (BBC7) 20240703 (BBC7) 20110412 (R4) | 
From the perils of electing a leader and choosing a party name through to the finer intricacies of Foreign and Environmental policy. Tom Basden's sitcom satirises their ambitions, hypocrisy and naivety. Based on his 2009 Edinburgh play which won a fringe first. Jared - Johnny Sweet A group of young idealists try to set up their own political party. Satirical sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a new political party. Stars Tom Basden, Tim Key and Anna Crilly. | |
| 01 | 02 | 20100317 | 20140620 (BBC7) 20170622 (BBC7) 20190103 (BBC7) 20201028 (BBC7) 20220913 (BBC7) 20240710 (BBC7) 20110413 (R4) |  Satirical sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a new political party. The friends wrangle over their new party's foreign policy. Or at least they would if they had a pen. The arrival of Phoebe's politically astute older boyfriend threatens the party's future, as Jared's insecurities come bubbling to the surface. Simon....Tom Basden Mel....Anna Crilly Duncan....Tim Key Eamonn....Nick Mohammed Jared....Johnny Sweet Phoebe....Katy Wix. The young idealist friends wrangle over their new party's foreign policy. Sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a political party The young idealists are wrangling over their new party's Foreign Policy. Tom Basden's sitcom satirises their ambitions, hypocrisy and naivety - based on his 2009 Edinburgh play which won a fringe first. The second episode sees the young idealists wrangling over their party's Foreign Policy. Cross-channel harmony hits the buffers, when the station is twinned with one in France. Starring Arthur Lowe as Horace, Kenneth Connor as Valentine /Bradshaw/Head of French Rail, Liz Fraser as Gloria, Ian Lavender as Bert and Roger Delgado as Dupont. Jim Eldridge's eponymous series is set in a sleepy railway station. The Hepplewhites have run 'Parsley Sidings' station for generations and the current Station Master, Horace, hopes that his son Bert will continue the line. Mild-mannered Ticket Clerk Bert wants to work anywhere but on the railways. His colleague, Station Announcer Gloria Simpkins, secretly loves him. Porter Percy Valentine is an archetypal wheeler-dealer and the ancient Signalman, Bradshaw, causes havoc and dispenses home-made remedies in equal measure. The 'Parsley Sidings' nemesis is Phineas Perkins, the station master of Potwhistle Halt, one stop down the line. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1973. A group of young idealists try to set up a brand new political party. From the perils of electing a leader and choosing a party name through to the finer intricacies of Foreign and Environmental policy. The young idealists wrangle over their new party's Foreign Policy and Jared's feeling insecure. Stars Tim Key. From March 2010. | |
| 01 | 03 | 20100324 | 20140627 (BBC7) 20170629 (BBC7) 20190110 (BBC7) 20201104 (BBC7) 20220920 (BBC7) 20240717 (BBC7) 20110414 (R4) |  Satirical sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a new political party. The Party clarifies its policies on climate change, while Duncan deals with the aftermath of under-cooked chicken sausages from a BBQ. Before long, murder is committed and the young idealists are placed in a compromising position. Simon....Tom Basden Mel....Anna Crilly Duncan....Tim Key Jared....Johnny Sweet Phoebe....Katy Wix. The party clarifies its climate change policies, but under-cooked sausages are on the menu Sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a political party The Party sets out to clarify its policies on climate change whilst Duncan deals with the aftermath of under-cooked chicken sausages from a BBQ. Tom Basden's sitcom satirises their ambitions, hypocrisy and naivety - based on his 2009 Edinburgh play which won a fringe first. Cross-channel harmony hits the buffers, when the station is twinned with one in France. Starring Arthur Lowe as Horace, Kenneth Connor as Valentine /Bradshaw/Head of French Rail, Liz Fraser as Gloria, Ian Lavender as Bert and Roger Delgado as Dupont. Jim Eldridge's eponymous series is set in a sleepy railway station. The Hepplewhites have run 'Parsley Sidings' station for generations and the current Station Master, Horace, hopes that his son Bert will continue the line. Mild-mannered Ticket Clerk Bert wants to work anywhere but on the railways. His colleague, Station Announcer Gloria Simpkins, secretly loves him. Porter Percy Valentine is an archetypal wheeler-dealer and the ancient Signalman, Bradshaw, causes havoc and dispenses home-made remedies in equal measure. The 'Parsley Sidings' nemesis is Phineas Perkins, the station master of Potwhistle Halt, one stop down the line. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1973. A group of young idealists try to set up a brand new political party. From the perils of electing a leader and choosing a party name through to the finer intricacies of Foreign and Environmental policy. The Party clarifies its climate change policies, but under-cooked sausages are on Duncan's menu. Stars Tim Key. From March 2010. | |
| 01 | 03 | 20170629 | ' The future of the OAPs and, indeed, of the whole of civilisation, hangs in the balance. Starring Stephen Moore. Conclusion of Colin Swash's dystopian comedy set in 22nd-century Britain. George - Stephen Moore Doris - Patsy Byrne O'Connell - Geoffrey McGivern Mrs Cookson - Edna Dore Andrea Sunbeam - Lorelei King Other parts played by: Melanie Hudson Joanna Brookes Christopher Douglas Peter Serafinowcz Lewis MacLeod Producer: Richard Wilson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1998. The party clarifies its climate change policies, but under-cooked sausages are on the menu | ||
| 01 | 04 | 20170706 | ' The Party of young idealists take to the streets with their inaugural protest. If only it wasn't raining. Jared's musical attempts to draw attention backfire painfully and Mel is desperate to get arrested. Tom Basden's sitcom satirises their ambitions, hypocrisy and naivety - based on his 2009 Edinburgh play which won a fringe first. Duncan ... Tim Key Jared ... Johnny Sweet Mel ... Anna Crilly Phoebe ... Katy Wix Policeman ... Nick Mohammed Simon ... Tom Basden Written by Tom Basden. Producer Julia McKenzie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2010. The Party's inaugural street protest is rained on and Jared's musical publicity backfires. | ||
| 01 | 04 LAST | 20100331 | 20140704 (BBC7) 20170706 (BBC7) 20190117 (BBC7) 20201111 (BBC7) 20220927 (BBC7) 20240724 (BBC7) 20110415 (R4) |  The Party of young idealists take to the streets with their inaugural protest. If only it wasn't raining. Jared's musical attempts to draw attention backfire painfully and Mel is desperate to get arrested. Policeman ... Nick Mohammed The final episode sees The Party take to the streets with their inaugural protest. Duncan ... Tim Key Jared ... Johnny Sweet Mel ... Anna Crilly Phoebe ... Katy Wix Simon ... Tom Basden Written by Tom Basden. Producer Julia McKenzie As the Party's inaugural street protest gets rained on, Jared's musical publicity backfires. Stars Tim Key. From March 2010. The final episode sees The Party take to the streets with their inaugural protest. If only it wasn't raining. Jared's musical attempts to draw attention backfire painfully and Mel is desperate to get arrested. Tom Basden's sitcom satirises their ambitions, hypocrisy and naivety - based on his 2009 Edinburgh play, which won a fringe first. Sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a political party. The final episode sees The Party take to the streets with their inaugural protest. If only it wasn't raining. Jared's musical attempts to draw attention backfire painfully and Mel is desperate to get arrested. Duncan... Tim Key Jared... Johnny Sweet Mel... Anna Crilly Phoebe... Katy Wix Policeman... Nick Mohammed Simon... Tom Basden Written by Tom Basden. Producer Julia McKenzie. The Party's inaugural street protest is rained on and Jared's musical publicity backfires. Sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a political party The Party of young idealists take to the streets with their inaugural protest. If only it wasn't raining. Tom Basden's sitcom satirises their ambitions, hypocrisy and naivety - based on his 2009 Edinburgh play, which won a fringe first. | |
| 02 | 01 | All Publicity Is Good Publicity | 20110601 | 20110608 (BBC7) 20130121 (BBC7) 20140711 (BBC7) 20150803 (BBC7) 20170817 (BBC7) 20190531 (BBC7) 20210604 (BBC7) 20210605 (BBC7) 20210606 (BBC7) 20230101 (BBC7) 20240912 (BBC7) 20120102 (R4) | 
All they need to do is sort out the diversity of their group first. The return of Tom Basden's satirical comedy about a political party run by young idealists. Simon - Tom Basden, Mel - Ann Crilly Photographer - Jane Wittenshaw The young aspiring politicians attempt to get the recognition and publicity they deserve. Second series of Tom Basden's satirical comedy. Sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a political party. Second series of Tom Basden's satirical comedy about a political party run by young idealists. Satirical comedy returns starring Tom Basden, Tim Key, Jonny Sweet, Anna Crilly, Katy Wix. The young aspiring politicians of the new political Party attempt to step up a gear and get the recognition and publicity they deserve. All they need to do is sort out the diversity of their group first. Second series of a satirical comedy written by Tom Basden. The young aspiring politicians attempt to get the recognition and publicity they deserve. Stars Tom Basden. From June 2011. |
| 02 | 02 | It's Technology, Stupid | 20110608 | 20110615 (BBC7) 20130128 (BBC7) 20140718 (BBC7) 20150810 (BBC7) 20170824 (BBC7) 20190607 (BBC7) 20210611 (BBC7) 20230108 (BBC7) 20240919 (BBC7) 20120109 (R4) |
Meanwhile, they launch a recruiting campaign on the internet. Tom Basden's satirical comedy about a political party run by young idealists. Mel - Ann Crilly Jared's Mum - Jane Whittenshaw The young, aspiring politicians take their Party campaign to the internet. Second series of Tom Basden's satirical comedy. Sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a political party. The young aspiring politicians take their campaign to the internet. The young aspiring politicians of the new political Party get to grips with technology and whether it is making people stupid. Meanwhile, they launch a recruiting campaign on the internet. Second series of a satirical comedy written by Tom Basden. Produced by Julia McKenzie. The young, aspiring politicians of the new political Party take their campaign to the internet. Stars Tim Key. From June 2011. Simon....Tom Basden Duncan....Tim Key Jared....Jonny Sweet Phoebe....Katy Wix |
| 02 | 03 | Prison Ain't All That Bad | 20110615 | 20110622 (BBC7) 20130204 (BBC7) 20140725 (BBC7) 20150817 (BBC7) 20170831 (BBC7) 20190614 (BBC7) 20210618 (BBC7) 20230115 (BBC7) 20240926 (BBC7) 20120116 (R4) |
Tom Basden's satirical comedy about a political party run by young idealists. Mel - Ann Crilly The aspiring politicians of the new political Party try to grapple with law and order. The student politicians of the new political Party use prison-based TV shows as inspiration for forming their policy on crime and punishment. Second series of Tom Basden's satirical comedy. The aspiring MPs use prison-based TV shows as inspiration for their law and order policy. The student politicians of the new political Party use prison-based TV shows as inspiration for forming their policy on crime and punishment. Second series of a satirical comedy written by Tom Basden. Produced by Julia McKenzie. Simon....Tom Basden Duncan....Tim Key Jared....Jonny Sweet Phoebe....Katy Wix The young aspiring politicians of the new political Party try to grapple with law and order. Stars Tom Basden. From June 2011. |
| 02 | 04 LAST | Is The Party Over? | 20110622 | 20110629 (BBC7) 20130211 (BBC7) 20140801 (BBC7) 20150824 (BBC7) 20170907 (BBC7) 20190621 (BBC7) 20210625 (BBC7) 20230122 (BBC7) 20241003 (BBC7) 20120123 (R4) |
But is there any point if Jared's all set to move to the Isle of Wight? Tom Basden's satirical comedy about a political party run by young idealists. Mel - Ann Crilly The politicians decide to tackle drugs and homelessness, but what about their future? Stars Tom Basden. The future of the party looks uncertain as Jared is all set to move to the Isle of Wight. The aspiring politicians of the new political party move on to tackle drugs and housing and come up with a convenient catch-all solution. But is there any point if Jared's all set to move to the Isle of Wight? Last in this second series of a satirical comedy written by Tom Basden. Produced by Julia McKenzie. Second series of Tom Basden's satirical comedy. Simon....Tom Basden Duncan....Tim Key Jared....Jonny Sweet Mel....Anna Crilly Phoebe....Katy Wix |
| 03 | 01 | The Curry | 20120919 | 20120926 (BBC7) 20141107 (BBC7) 20160921 (BBC7) 20191227 (BBC7) 20210715 (BBC7) 20210717 (BBC7) 20210718 (BBC7) 20230218 (BBC7) 20241205 (BBC7) 20130503 (R4) |
The group reconvene after their Summer break and their ambition steps up a gear. Tom Basden's satirical comedy about a political party run by young idealists. Producer Julia McKenzie The young party idealists' ambition steps up a gear after their summer break. Return of the satirical comedy about a group of young idealists trying to make waves with their new political party. The group reconvene after their Summer break and the ambition steps up a gear. Written by Tom Basden. Series 3 of the satirical comedy about a group of young idealists trying to make waves with their new political party. This week the group reconvene after their Summer break and the ambition steps up a gear. Written by Tom Basden. The aspiring politicians reconvene after summer break, and the ambition steps up a gear. The young party idealists' ambition steps up a gear after their summer break. Stars Tom Basden and Tim Key. From September 2012. |
| 03 | 02 | The Grundy | 20120926 | 20121003 (BBC7) 20141114 (BBC7) 20160928 (BBC7) 20200103 (BBC7) 20210722 (BBC7) 20230225 (BBC7) 20241212 (BBC7) 20130510 (R4) |
Male Nurse - Jot Davies Satirical comedy about a group of young idealists trying to make waves with their new political party. Written by Tom Basden. Series 3 of the satirical comedy about a group of young idealists trying to make waves with their new political party. This week the group visit Phoebe and 'The Grundy' in hospital. Written by Tom Basden. The prospective politicians visit Phoebe in hospital. The prospective politicians visit Phoebe and 'The Grundy' in hospital. Stars Tom Basden and Tim Key. From September 2012. |
| 03 | 03 | The Splits | 20121003 | 20121010 (BBC7) 20141121 (BBC7) 20161005 (BBC7) 20200110 (BBC7) 20210729 (BBC7) 20230304 (BBC7) 20241226 (BBC7) 20130517 (R4) | The budding politicians are on their way to research for the by-election. European Man .. Jot Davies The young idealists are on their way to research for the upcoming by-election. Series 3 of the satirical comedy about a group of young idealists trying to make waves with their new political party. This week the group are on their way to research for the by-election. Written by Tom Basden. The party head off to Corby to research for the upcoming by-election. The young idealists are on their way to Corby to research for the upcoming by-election. |
| 03 | 04 LAST | Radio | 20121010 | 20121017 (BBC7) 20141128 (BBC7) 20161012 (BBC7) 20200117 (BBC7) 20210805 (BBC7) 20230311 (BBC7) 20250102 (BBC7) 20130524 (R4) |
The aspiring politicians get their first radio interview ahead of the by-election. Alison the radio producer - Rachel Stubbings Radio Interviewer - Peter Curran Drama interviewee ...Jot Davies First broadcast on Radio 4 in October 2012. The aspiring politicians get their first radio interview ahead of the by-election. Stars Tim Key. From October 2012. Series 3 of the satirical comedy about a group of young idealists trying to make waves with their new political party. For the last episode in the series the group get a crucial radio interview ahead of the upcoming by election. Written by Tom Basden. |
A group of young idealists try to set up a brand new political party.
The young aspiring politicians of the new political party get to grips with technology and whether it is making people stupid.
