Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Storm Clouds | 20000118 | 20111005 (BBC7) 20130314 (BBC7) 20150527 (BBC7) 20161210 (BBC7) 20180717 (BBC7) 20210223 (BBC7) 20210227 (BBC7) 20210228 (BBC7) 20240317 (BBC7) | The year is 1770 and Baltimore shopkeeper, Samuel Oliphant has much to worry about. Historical sitcom written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Mary Oliphant - Sophie Thompson Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Felicity Montagu Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Mrs Arbuthnot - Susie Blake Announcer/Other - Michael Fenton Stevens First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000. Baltimore shopkeeper Samuel Oliphant has much to worry about. From January 2000. Baltimore shopkeeper Samuel Oliphant has much to worry about. 1770 America sitcom. Stars Andy Hamilton. From January 2000. Stars Jay Tarses as Samuel Oliphant, Andy Hamilton as Sergeant McGurk, Sophie Thompson as Mary Oliphant, James Fleet as Captain Brimshaw, Hugh Dennis as Ezekiel Spriggs, Felicity Montagu as Cora Oliphant, Tony Maudsley as Joshua Oliphant, Susie Blake as Mrs Arbuthnot. With Penelope Nice and Michael Fenton Stevens. |
| 01 | 02 | More Storm Clouds | 20000125 | 20111012 (BBC7) 20130321 (BBC7) 20150603 (BBC7) 20161217 (BBC7) 20180731 (BBC7) 20210302 (BBC7) 20240331 (BBC7) | Baltimore 1770. The reception of Cora and Ezekiel's ‘wedding of the year' ends in drunken chaos. Historical sitcom written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Cora Oliphant - Felicity Montagu Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Mr Snavely - Michael Fenton Stevens Captain Grimshaw - James Fleet Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Mary Oliphant - Sophie Thompson Mrs Arbuthnot - Susie Blake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000. The wedding reception of the year ends in drunken chaos. 1770 America sitcom. The wedding reception of the year ends in drunken chaos. 1770 America sitcom starring Andy Hamilton. From January 2000. CAST: |
| 01 | 03 | Even More Storm Clouds | 20000201 | 20111019 (BBC7) 20130328 (BBC7) 20150610 (BBC7) 20161224 (BBC7) 20180814 (BBC7) 20210309 (BBC7) | Samuel's crooked brother lures Joshua into fighting the 'Cockney Monster'. Historical sitcom, set in 1770 Boston, written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. CAST: Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Mary Oliphant - Sophie Thompson Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Felicity Montagu Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Mrs Arbuthnot - Susie Blake Uncle Dan Oliphant - William Hootkins Michael Fenton Stevens (Announcer/Various) First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000. |
| 01 | 04 | Tons Of Storm Clouds | 20000208 | 20111026 (BBC7) 20130404 (BBC7) 20150617 (BBC7) 20161231 (BBC7) 20180821 (BBC7) 20210316 (BBC7) | A revolutionary orator is after more than just Mary's support. Historical sitcom set in Boston in 1770, written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Mary Oliphant - Sophie Thompson Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Felicity Montagu Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Mrs Arbuthnot - Susie Blake Announcer/Nathaniel Hopkins - Michael Fenton Stevens First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000. A revolutionary orator is after more than just Mary's support. Stars Andy Hamilton |
| 01 | 05 | A Helluva Lot Of Storm Clouds | 20000215 | 20111102 (BBC7) 20130411 (BBC7) 20150624 (BBC7) 20170107 (BBC7) 20180828 (BBC7) 20210323 (BBC7) | Cora discovers she is pregnant, which is embarrassing as she and Ezekiel haven't yet consummated their marriage. Meanwhile Mary and Captain Brimshaw can hardly control their passion. Historical sitcom set in Boston in 1770, written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Mary Oliphant - Sophie Thompson Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Felicity Montagu Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Doctor Rutledge - Philip Pope First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000. Cora learns she is pregnant, but her marriage isn't consummated. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | An Incredible Amount Of Storm Clouds | 20000222 | 20111109 (BBC7) 20130418 (BBC7) 20150701 (BBC7) 20170114 (BBC7) 20180904 (BBC7) 20210330 (BBC7) | Feared British Commander, General Venables arrives and demands some executions by sunset (so he can have the whole day to look forward to them). Not everyone can survive... Historical sitcom set in Boston in 1770, written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton General Venables - Timothy West Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary Oliphant - Sophie Thompson Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Felicity Montagu Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Doctor Rutledge - Philip Pope Mrs Arbuthnot - Susie Blake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000. Feared Briton General Venables demands executions by sunset. From February 2000. |
| 02 | 01 | Trying Times | 20010424 | 20111207 (BBC7) 20130605 (BBC7) 20150708 (BBC7) 20170523 (BBC7) 20190413 (BBC7) 20210504 (BBC7) 20210508 (BBC7) 20210509 (BBC7) | A wife returns, a daughter gives birth and Sergeant McGurk reveals the real reason the English won the Battle of Culloden. The return of the sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary Oliphant - Jan Ravens Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Penelope Nice Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Elizabeth Oliphant - Susie Blake Agnes - Selina Griffiths First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001. Sergeant McGurk reveals why the English won the Battle of Culloden. |
| 02 | 02 | Even More Trying Times | 20010131 | 20111214 (BBC7) 20130612 (BBC7) 20150715 (BBC7) 20170530 (BBC7) 20190420 (BBC7) 20210511 (BBC7) | Samuel's emporium faces competition from a new super-emporium and Mary climbs into bed with Captain Brimshaw. Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary Oliphant - Jan Ravens Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Penelope Nice Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Elizabeth Oliphant - Susie Blake Agnes - Selina Griffiths Isaac - Michael Fenton-Stevens First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2001. Samuel's emporium faces competition from a new Super-emporium. 1770 America sitcom. |
| 02 | 03 | Some More Trying Times | 20010206 | 20111221 (BBC7) 20130619 (BBC7) 20150722 (BBC7) 20170606 (BBC7) 20190427 (BBC7) 20210518 (BBC7) | Sergeant McGurk takes up spying, Samuel enters showbiz and Ezekiel gets stuck. Comedy set just before the American Revolution. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary Oliphant - Jan Ravens Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Penelope Nice Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Elizabeth Oliphant - Susie Blake First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001. McGurk turns spy, Samuel enters showbiz and Ezekiel gets stuck. |
| 02 | 04 | And Yet Even More Trying Times | 20010515 | 20111228 (BBC7) 20130626 (BBC7) 20150729 (BBC7) 20170613 (BBC7) 20190511 (BBC7) 20210525 (BBC7) | Samuel is left a fortune by his puritanical Aunt Sybil. But only if his family can fulfil her final wish. Comedy set just before the American Revolution. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary Oliphant - Jan Ravens Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Penelope Nice Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Snavely - Phillip Pope First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001. Samuel's aunt leaves him a fortune, subject to her final wish. |
| 02 | 05 | A Bunch More Trying Times | 20010522 | 20120104 (BBC7) 20130703 (BBC7) 20150805 (BBC7) 20170620 (BBC7) 20190518 (BBC7) | Ezekiel gets a shock, and Mary is wooed by a newly arrived Captain. Little does she know he's recently been named 'Cad of the Year' by the Bounder's Gazette. Comedy set just before the American Revolution. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary - Jan Ravens Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Penelope Nice Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Dashmount - Michael Fenton Stevens First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001. Ezekiel gets a shock, and the rakish Captain Dashmount woos Mary. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | Still In Trying Times | 20010529 | 20120111 (BBC7) 20130710 (BBC7) 20150812 (BBC7) 20170627 (BBC7) 20190525 (BBC7) 20210608 (BBC7) | Ezekiel discovers the real truth about his ginger baby, and sets out to find the ginger father. The others set out to stop him... Comedy set in Baltimore just before the American Revolution. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant - Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary - Jan Ravens Ezekiel Spriggs - Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant - Penelope Nice Joshua Oliphant - Tony Maudsley Dashmount - Michael Fenton Elizabeth - Susie Blake Abraham Smith - Philip Pope First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001. Ezekiel sets out to uncover who is his new son's real father. |
| 03 | 01 | Young Love | 20040527 | 20120308 (BBC7) 20130925 (BBC7) 20151028 (BBC7) 20170908 (BBC7) 20190727 (BBC7) 20210713 (BBC7) 20210717 (BBC7) 20210718 (BBC7) | Captain Brimshaw receives fresh orders from his father - to return to England and marry his cousin... Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. McGurk - Andy Hamilton Samuel - Jay Tarses Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary - Jan Ravens Joshua - Tony Maudsley Lord Brimshaw - Hugh Dennis Emily - Penelope Nice First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2004. Captain Brimshaw's father orders him to marry his cousin in England. |
| 03 | 02 | A Kiss Is Just A Kiss | 20040603 | 20120315 (BBC7) 20131002 (BBC7) 20151104 (BBC7) 20170811 (BBC7) 20190803 (BBC7) 20210720 (BBC7) | Samuel turns his shop into a bar called Sam's place...and an old flame called Ingrid turns up. Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. McGurk - Andy Hamilton Samuel - Jay Tarses Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary - Jan Ravens Joshua - Tony Maudsley Ezekiel - Hugh Dennis Cora - Penelope Nice First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. Samuel turns his shop into a bar, and an old flame called Ingrid turns up. |
| 03 | 03 | The God-given Talent | 20040610 | 20120322 (BBC7) 20131009 (BBC7) 20151111 (BBC7) 20170825 (BBC7) 20190831 (BBC7) 20210727 (BBC7) | Joshua enters a log-chopping contest and Cora discovers a gift for penning pornography. Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. McGurk - Andy Hamilton Samuel - Jay Tarses Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary - Jan Raven Joshua - Tony Maudsley Ezekiel - Hugh Dennis Cora - Penelope Nice Other parts played by Michael Fenton Stevens and Philip Pope. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. Joshua chops logs, while Cora discovers a gift for penning pornography. |
| 03 | 04 | Over The Rainbow | 20040617 | 20120329 (BBC7) 20131016 (BBC7) 20151118 (BBC7) 20170901 (BBC7) 20190907 (BBC7) 20210803 (BBC7) | Mary discovers that there's no place like home. Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. McGurk - Andy Hamilton Samuel - Jay Tarses Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary - Jan Ravens Joshua - Tony Maudsley Ezekiel - Hugh Dennis Cora - Penelope Nice Other parts played by Philip Pope and Michael Fenton Stevens. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. Mary discovers that there's no place like home. 1770 America sitcom stars Andy Hamilton. |
| 03 | 05 | Them Thar Hills | 20040624 | 20120405 (BBC7) 20131023 (BBC7) 20151125 (BBC7) 20170804 (BBC7) 20190914 (BBC7) 20210810 (BBC7) | Samuel and McGurk follow prospector Mad Pete in search of gold... Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. McGurk - Andy Hamilton Samuel - Jay Tarses Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Joshua - Tony Maudsley Mad Pete - Hugh Dennis Jeremiah - Philip Pope First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. Samuel and McGurk follow prospector Mad Pete to hunt for gold. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | Secrets And Lies | 20040701 | 20120412 (BBC7) 20131030 (BBC7) 20151202 (BBC7) 20170915 (BBC7) 20190921 (BBC7) 20210817 (BBC7) | War is now only two days away. Or three if wet. Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. McGurk - Andy Hamilton Samuel - Jay Tarses Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Joshua - Tony Maudsley Mary - Jan Ravens Ezekiel - Hugh Dennis Cora - Penelope Cora Stan - Philip Pope Elizabeth - Rebecca Front Agnes - Selina Griffiths First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004. War is now only two days away. Maybe three if it's wet. |
| 04 | 01 | Ezekiel Is Kidnapped | 20060502 | 20120524 (BBC7) 20140529 (BBC7) 20160119 (BBC7) 20171024 (BBC7) 20191109 (BBC7) 20210928 (BBC7) 20211002 (BBC7) 20211003 (BBC7) 20070731 (R4) | Samuel's pompous son-in-law, Ezekiel, is kidnapped by a rebel militia. Can anyone be bothered to rescue him? Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. McGurk - Andy Hamilton Samuel - Jay Tarses Joshua - Tony Maudsley Mary - Julia Hills Ezekiel - Hugh Dennis Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet With Philip Pope and Michael Fenton Stevens First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006. Ezekiel upsets the Baltimore rebels in the 1775 American sitcom. Stars Andy Hamilton. |
| 04 | 02 | Mcgurk Runs The Shop | 20060509 | 20120531 (BBC7) 20140605 (BBC7) 20160126 (BBC7) 20171031 (BBC7) 20191116 (BBC7) 20211005 (BBC7) 20070807 (R4) | Samuel is reunited with his sister and Ezekiel is dressed as a bear. Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Samuel - Jay Tarses Joshua - Tony Maudsley Mary - Julia Hills Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Ezekiel - Hugh Dennis Belle - ¦. Rebecca Front First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006. Belle - Rebecca Front |
| 04 | 03 | George Washington | 20060516 | 20120607 (BBC7) 20140612 (BBC7) 20160202 (BBC7) 20171107 (BBC7) 20191123 (BBC7) 20211012 (BBC7) 20070814 (R4) | Captain Brimshaw attempts to broker peace with George Washington. Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. McGurk - Andy Hamilton Samuel - Jay Tarses Joshua - Tony Maudsley Mary - Julia Hills Ezekiel - Hugh Dennis Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet With Philip Pope and Michael Fenton Stevens First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006. |
| 04 | 04 | Pirates | 20060523 | 20120614 (BBC7) 20140619 (BBC7) 20160209 (BBC7) 20171114 (BBC7) 20191130 (BBC7) 20211019 (BBC7) 20211023 (BBC7) 20211024 (BBC7) 20070821 (R4) | Samuel, McGurk and the others attempt to flee to England. But their escape is hindered when they are captured by pirates with very poor people skills. Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by and starring Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Sgt McGurk ... Andy Hamilton Svensson ... Hugh Dennis Samuel ... Jay Tarses Captain Bloodbath ... Michael Fenton Stevens Capt Brimshaw ... James Fleet Mary ... Julia Hills Frank ... Philip Pope Joshua ... Tony Maudsley First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006. Brimshaw, McGurk and the Oliphants attempt to flee to England. |
| 04 | 05 | Reunion | 20060530 | 20120621 (BBC7) 20140626 (BBC7) 20160216 (BBC7) 20171121 (BBC7) 20191207 (BBC7) 20211026 (BBC7) 20070828 (R4) | Joshua, Walter, Mary, McGurk and company have been lost at sea, but are now washed up in London. This is a chance perhaps for Roy McGurk to be reunited with his family and East End past. Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by and starring Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Sgt McGurk ... Andy Hamilton Svensson ... Hugh Dennis Samuel ... Jay Tarses Captain Bloodbath ... Michael Fenton Stevens Capt Brimshaw ... James Fleet Mary ... Julia Hills Frank ... Philip Pope Joshua ... Tony Maudsley Other parts played by Rebecca Front, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton Stevens. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006. Samuel and company hit London where McGurk has a family get-together. |
| 04 | 06 LAST | 20060606 | 20120628 (BBC7) 20140703 (BBC7) 20160223 (BBC7) 20171128 (BBC7) 20191214 (BBC7) 20211102 (BBC7) 20070904 (R4) | Our heroes finally meet King George III. Can they persuade him - and his chief advisor, an elm tree - to end the war? Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence. Written by and starring Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Sergeant McGurk - Andy Hamilton Samuel - Jay Tarses Captain Brimshaw - James Fleet Mary - Julia Hills Joshua - Tony Maudsley Belle - ¦. Rebecca Front With Michael Fenton Stevens and Philip Pope First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006. The deserters lobby King George III over the war and McGurk has plans. Belle - Rebecca Front |