Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | The Birthday Present | 19760322 | 20120328 (BBC7) 20140502 (BBC7) 20151231 (BBC7) 20180731 (BBC7) 20220324 (BBC7) 20220326 (BBC7) | Busy writing his new crime novel, Gerald doesn't want to be disturbed - but Diana has other ideas... The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With Michael McClain. The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter ran to four series from 1976 to 1981. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1976. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic crime writer. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 01 | 02 | The Wedding Ring | 19760329 | 20120404 (BBC7) 20140509 (BBC7) 20160107 (BBC7) 20180807 (BBC7) 20220331 (BBC7) | Crime writer Gerald is distracted when Diana loses something precious. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With James Thomason, Trader Faulkner and Robin Browne. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1976. The small-time crime writer is distracted when his wife loses something precious. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 01 | 03 | The Picture | 19760405 | 20140516 (BBC7) 20160114 (BBC7) 20180814 (BBC7) 20220407 (BBC7) | Gerald and Diana have a clear-out to try and make some cash. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1976. The small-time crime writer and his wife have a clear-out to try and make some cash. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 01 | 04 | The Pick Up | 19760412 | 20120411 (BBC7) 20140523 (BBC7) 20160121 (BBC7) 20180821 (BBC7) 20220414 (BBC7) | Gerald reveals he's happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car But Diana is not impressed... The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With Jo Manning Wilson. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1976. When Gerald reveals he is happy to pick up hitchhikers in his car, Diana is not impressed. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 01 | 05 | The Dog | 19760419 | 20120418 (BBC7) 20140530 (BBC7) 20160128 (BBC7) 20180828 (BBC7) 20220421 (BBC7) | Gerald is alarmed to discover a large four-legged friend sitting in his car. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With: Margaret Robertson James Thomason Peter Craze Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1976. The author is alarmed to find a four-legged friend in his car. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 01 | 06 | The Promotion | 19760426 | 20120425 (BBC7) 20140606 (BBC7) 20160204 (BBC7) 20180904 (BBC7) 20220428 (BBC7) | Gerald and Diana compete to publicise their new books. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With: James Thomason Anthony Smee Peter Craze The Small, Intricate Life of Gerald C Potter ran from 1976 to 1981. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1976. The author and his wife compete to publicise their new books. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 02 | 01 | The Banquet | 19771109 | 20120502 (BBC7) 20140613 (BBC7) 20160421 (BBC7) 20180911 (BBC7) 20220825 (BBC7) 20220827 (BBC7) | Author Gerald Potter writes off his car whilst trying to help his wife Diana find inspiration. The return of the convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1977. The author writes off his car as a result of trying to help wife Diana find inspiration. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 02 | 02 | The Guests | 19771116 | 20120509 (BBC7) 20140620 (BBC7) 20160428 (BBC7) 20180918 (BBC7) 20220901 (BBC7) | Author Gerald is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With: Michael Goldie Penelope Reynolds Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1977. The author is appalled at news of unwelcome dinner companions. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 02 | 03 | The Club | 19771123 | 20120516 (BBC7) 20140627 (BBC7) 20160505 (BBC7) 20180925 (BBC7) 20220908 (BBC7) | Struggling author Gerald has money worries, while his wife Diana bids to join a ladies' club. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With: Michael McClain Jo Manning Wilson Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1977. The struggling author has money worries, while his wife Diana bids to join a ladies' club. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 02 | 04 | The Tiff | 19771130 | 20120523 (BBC7) 20140704 (BBC7) 20160512 (BBC7) 20181002 (BBC7) 20220915 (BBC7) | Author Gerald and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With: Geoffrey Matthews Edward Kelsey. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1977. The author and his wife Diana squabble over a lunch date. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 02 | 05 | The Holiday | 19771207 | 20120530 (BBC7) 20140711 (BBC7) 20160519 (BBC7) 20181009 (BBC7) 20220922 (BBC7) | Author Gerald and his wife Diana struggle to get on a getaway. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1977. The author and his wife Diana struggle to get on a getaway. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 02 | 06 | The Day | 19771214 | 20120606 (BBC7) 20140718 (BBC7) 20160526 (BBC7) 20181016 (BBC7) 20220929 (BBC7) | Author Gerald tries to make amends when he upsets his wife Diana. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana - Charlotte Mitchell With: Michael McClain Jo Manning Wilson Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1977. The author tries to make amends when he upsets his wife Diana. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 03 | 01 | The Leak | 19790924 | 20130129 (BBC7) 20130202 (BBC7) 20140725 (BBC7) 20160602 (BBC7) 20181211 (BBC7) 20230623 (BBC7) 20230624 (BBC7) | Author Gerald becomes obsessed with his wife Diana's sense of smell. The return of the convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With Edward Kelsey. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1979. The author gets obsessed with his wife's sense of smell. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 03 | 02 | The Champagne | 19791001 | 20130205 (BBC7) 20140801 (BBC7) 20160609 (BBC7) 20181218 (BBC7) 20230630 (BBC7) 20230701 (BBC7) | Diana wants to visit her friend Nelly who's been unwell, but when she and Gerald set off in the car with a gift, things get out of control. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1979. Diana thinks her friend Nelly is in hospital, but paying her a visit proves tricky. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 03 | 03 | The Escape | 19791008 | 20130212 (BBC7) 20140808 (BBC7) 20160616 (BBC7) 20190101 (BBC7) 20230707 (BBC7) 20230708 (BBC7) | Author Gerald and his wife Diana feel jaded and start planning a break. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With: Betty Huntley-Wright Michael McClain Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1979. The author and his wife feel jaded and start planning a break. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 03 | 04 | The Flat | 19791015 | 20130219 (BBC7) 20140815 (BBC7) 20190108 (BBC7) 20230714 (BBC7) 20230715 (BBC7) | Author Gerald and his wife Diana's holiday abroad is far from relaxing. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell Other parts played by: Michael McClain Fiona Mathieson Garard Green. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1979. The author and his wife's holiday abroad is far from relaxing. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 03 | 05 | The Fridge | 19791022 | 20130226 (BBC7) 20140822 (BBC7) 20160630 (BBC7) 20190115 (BBC7) 20230721 (BBC7) 20230722 (BBC7) | Author Gerald and his wife Diana blow hot and cold over refrigeration. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell Other parts played by: Brian Carroll Danny Schiller Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1979. The author and his wife blow hot and cold about refrigeration. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 03 | 06 | The Clock | 19791029 | 20130305 (BBC7) 20140829 (BBC7) 20160707 (BBC7) 20190122 (BBC7) 20230728 (BBC7) 20230729 (BBC7) | Gerald and Diana hear some bumps in the night. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author who's married to a more successful writer. Starring Ian Carmichael and Charlotte Mitchell. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Gerald C Potter - Ian Carmichael Diana Potter - Charlotte Mitchell With: Douglas Blackwell Patricia Hughes Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1979. The author and his wife Diana hear some bumps in the night. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 04 | 01 | The Present | 19810427 | 20130312 (BBC7) 20160714 (BBC7) 20190129 (BBC7) | It's United Potter Day and author Gerald learns that surprises can be double-edged. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author starring Ian Carmichael as Gerald C Potter and Charlotte Mitchell as his wife, Diana. With Margot Boyd, Brian Haines and Pauline Letts. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1981. It's United Potter Day and the author learns that surprises can be double-edged. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 04 | 02 | The Villa | 19810504 | 20130319 (BBC7) 20160721 (BBC7) 20190205 (BBC7) | Headed abroad, author Gerald is not keen to visit his wife Diana's friend. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author starring Ian Carmichael as Gerald C Potter and Charlotte Mitchell as his wife, Diana. With Lolly Cockerell, Jane Knowles, Brian Haines and Michael Spice. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1981. Headed abroad, the author is not keen to visit wife Diana's friend. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 04 | 03 | The Technology | 19810511 | 20130326 (BBC7) 20160728 (BBC7) 20190212 (BBC7) | Author Gerald and his wife Diana grapple with their domestic appliances.. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author starring Ian Carmichael as Gerald C Potter and Charlotte Mitchell as his wife, Diana. With Edward Kelsey. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1981. The writer and his wife grapple with their domestic appliances. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 04 | 04 | The Menagerie | 19810518 | 20130402 (BBC7) 20130406 (BBC7) 20160804 (BBC7) 20190219 (BBC7) | Author Gerald's wife Diana attempts to write a book about animals for children. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author starring Ian Carmichael as Gerald C Potter and Charlotte Mitchell as his wife, Diana. With Preston Lockwood, Charles Colville and Paddy O'Byrne. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1981. The writer's wife Diana attempts a book about animals for children. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 04 | 05 | The Outing | 19810525 | 20130409 (BBC7) 20160811 (BBC7) 20190226 (BBC7) | Author Gerald is surprised over his wife Charlotte's enthusiasm for a day trip. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author starring Ian Carmichael as Gerald C Potter and Charlotte Mitchell as his wife, Diana. With John Church. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1981. The writer is surprised over his wife's enthusiasm for a day trip. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |
| 04 | 06 | The Vips | 19810601 | 20130416 (BBC7) 20160818 (BBC7) 20190305 (BBC7) | With author Gerald's publisher and his wife due for summer drinks, the sprinkler comes out. The convoluted chronicle of an optimistic author starring Ian Carmichael as Gerald C Potter and Charlotte Mitchell as his wife, Diana. With Judy Franklin, Preston Lockwood and John McAndrew. Written by Basil Boothroyd. Producer: Bobby Jaye First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1981. With the writer's publisher and his wife due for summer drinks, the sprinkler comes out. Chronicling the everyday life and struggle for inspiration of crime writer Gerald C Potter |