Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20120104 | 20140417 (R4) | Robert sails through all his exams, but finding a girlfriend is more testing. Hugh Bonneville stars as Robert Purcell, QC, a perfect specimen of the British Establishment, who applies faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life. Jon Canter's comic novel adapted by Robin Brooks. Father - James Hayes Mother - Nichola McAuliffe Young Robert - Josef Lindsay Pilkington - Ewan Bailey Ticky Moxon-Smith - Katherine Jakeways Judy Page - Tracy Wiles Alan Temperley - Gerard McDermott Brilliant, but for God's sake don't let this book fall into the hands of any women - if they find out what we're really like we'll never hear the end of it.' Charlie Higson A witty, accomplished, and highly entertaining warning about the folly of ambition.' Mail on Sunday Elegantly written, civilised and genuinely funny.' The Scotsman Robert is infectious. You might just catch yourself bringing his loathsome logic to your own domestic dilemmas.' Time Out. Jon Canter read Law at Cambridge, where he was President of Footlights, then worked as an advertising copywriter before becoming a radio and TV scriptwriter. His comic novels include Seeds of Greatness, A Short Gentleman and Worth. Director: Jonquil Painting. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in From January 2012. Robert Purcell QC battles to apply faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life. |
| 02 | 20120111 | 20140424 (R4) | Robert woos Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet. Hugh Bonneville stars as Robert Purcell, QC, a perfect specimen of the British Establishment, who applies faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life. Jon Canter's comic novel 'A Short Gentleman' adapted by Robin Brooks. Elizabeth - Lyndsey Marshal Guy - Adam Billington Sophie - Francine Chamberlain Anthony - Carl Prekopp Isabel - Lauren Mote Alan - Gerard McDermott Director: Jonquil Painting. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2012. Robert Purcell QC battles to apply faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life. |
| 03 | 20120118 | 20140501 (R4) | When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert employs his deadliest weapon: being a gentleman. Hugh Bonneville stars as Robert Purcell, QC, a perfect specimen of the British Establishment, who applies faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life. Jon Canter's comic novel 'A Short Gentleman' adapted by Robin Brooks. Robert Purcell - Hugh Bonneville Elizabeth - Lyndsey Marshal Max - Ted Allpress Isobel - Lauren Mote Mona/Ticky - Katherine Jakeways Geoffrey - Paul Moriarty Anthony - Carl Prekopp Penelope - Tracy Wiles With Adjoa Andoh, Ewan Bailey, Adam Billington and James Hayes. Director: Jonquil Painting First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2012. When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert uses his deadliest weapon - being a gentleman. Robert Purcell QC battles to apply faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life. |
| 04 | 20120125 | 20140508 (R4) | QC Robert's nemesis approaches, along with Edward, basset hound of doom. Hugh Bonneville stars as Robert Purcell, QC, a perfect specimen of the British Establishment, who applies faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life. Conclusion of Jon Canter's comic novel 'A Short Gentleman' adapted by Robin Brooks. Robert Purcell - Hugh Bonneville Geoffrey - Paul Moriarty Father - James Hayes Elizabeth - Lyndsey Marshal Judy - Tracy Wiles Pilkington - Ewan Bailey Sergeant Carl Prekopp Isbabel Lauren Mote Max Ted Allpress Alan - Gerard McDermott Director: Jonquil Panting First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2012. Robert Purcell QC battles to apply faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life. |