Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | 19850225 | 20110606/07 (BBC7) 20110613 (BBC7) 20130927 (BBC7) 20130928 (BBC7) 20151117 (BBC7) 20151118 (BBC7) 20210416 (BBC7) 20231030 (BBC7) 20231031 (BBC7) | Sue Limb's four-part soap opera set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century Dorothy is worried about William. Stinking Iris concocts herbal remedies. The Leechpedlar delivers a letter and Samuel Tailor Cholericke arrives.... First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1985. William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody. William and Dorothy settle in their sublime cottage. Sue Limb's Lakeland poets parody with Denise Coffey. From 1985. | |
| 01 | 02 | 19850304 | 20110613/14 (BBC7) 20131004 (BBC7) 20131005 (BBC7) 20151124 (BBC7) 20151125 (BBC7) 20210423 (BBC7) 20231106 (BBC7) 20231107 (BBC7) | Sue Limb's four-part soap opera set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century Lord Biro arrives with his menagerie. He attempts the seduction of both Stinking Iris and Dorothy. His mysterious half-cousin is in labour. William is afflicted by his ailment.... Lord Biro - Tim Curry Teresa Sanseveria - Helen Atkinson-Wood First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1985. William pledges to protect his sister from the philandering Lord Byro. William pledges to protect his sister from the philandering Lord Byro. Lakeland poets parody with Tim Curry. From March 1985. | |
| 01 | 03 | 19850311 | 20110620/21 (BBC7) 20131011 (BBC7) 20131012 (BBC7) 20151201 (BBC7) 20151202 (BBC7) 20151205 (BBC7) 20210430 (BBC7) 20231113 (BBC7) 20231114 (BBC7) | Sue Limb's four-part soap opera set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century Dorothy is perturbed by William's impending wedding. Percy Jelley is depressed despite his recent bigamous marriage to Mary Godwit. The Leechpedlar reveals that he was 'The Antique Mariner'. Cholericke is inspired.... Percy Jelley - Hugh Thomas Mary Godwit - Alison Fiske First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1985. A hungry albatross inspires Samuel Tailor Cholericke's poetic musings. Dorothy is perturbed by William's impending wedding. Percy Jelley is depressed despite his recent bigamous marriage to Mary Godwit. The Leechpedlar reveals that he was 'The Antique Mariner'. Cholericke is inspired.... A hungry albatross inspires Samuel Tailor Cholericke's poetic musings. Lakeland poets parody with Simon Callow. From March 1985. | |
| 01 | 04 | 19850318 | 20110627/28 (BBC7) 20131018 (BBC7) 20131019 (BBC7) 20151208 (BBC7) 20151209 (BBC7) 20210507 (BBC7) 20231120 (BBC7) 20231121 (BBC7) | Sue Limb's four-part soap opera set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century Cholericke is indisposed, while William attempts to recollect an emotion. The Lumps arrive. Dorothy prepares tea and Mary Lump goes mad ... Charles Lump - Nicholas Le Prevost Mary Lump - Julia Hills First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1985 Cholericke is feverish and the arrival of Mary Lump causes concern. Lakeland poets parody. Cholericke is feverish and the arrival of Mary Lump causes concern. Lakeland poets parody with Denise Coffey. From March 1985. | |
| 02 | 01 | 21 July 1799 | 19870516 | 20120726/27 (BBC7) 20120728 (BBC7) 20140805 (BBC7) 20180424 (BBC7) 20180425 (BBC7) 20180428 (BBC7) 20210809 (BBC7) 20210814 (BBC7) 20240129 (BBC7) 20240130 (BBC7) | Sue Limb's soap opera set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century Dorothy is worried about William's impending marriage. Iris bangs bolsters. Samuel Tailor Cholericke falls from grace. And Thomas de Quinine arrives.... Thomas de Quinine - Nickolas Grace First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1987. Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives. Dorothy worries over William's wedding and Thomas de Quinine arrives. Lakeland poets parody with Denise Coffey. From May 1987. |
| 02 | 02 | 27 July 1799 | 19870523 | 20120802/03 (BBC7) 20140812 (BBC7) 20180501 (BBC7) 20180502 (BBC7) 20210816 (BBC7) 20240205 (BBC7) 20240206 (BBC7) | Sue Limb's soap opera set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century Stinking Iris brews Laburnum Tea. Cholericke returns secretly. Dorothy's arrangement for the wedding feast are disturbed. And a honeymoon is embarked upon... Thomas de Quinine - Nickolas Grace Music by Stephen Oliver and performed by Cantabile. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1987. William and Mary's wedding bells ring, but there is an unexpected guest. William and Mary's wedding bells ring, but there is an unexpected guest. Lakeland poets parody with Simon Callow. From May 1987. |
| 02 | 03 | 26 September 1799 | 19870530 | 20120809/10 (BBC7) 20140819 (BBC7) 20180508 (BBC7) 20180509 (BBC7) 20210823 (BBC7) 20240212 (BBC7) 20240213 (BBC7) | Sue Limb's soap opera set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century Dorothy is perturbed by de Quinine's enthusiasm. Stinking Iris is in an interesting condition. There is a reconciliation. And Sir Walter Spott is expected... Thomas de Quinine - Nickolas Grace Sir Walter Spott - Bill Paterson Music by Stephen Oliver and performed by Cantabile. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1987. Dorothy is perturbed by de Quinine and Sir Walter Spott arrives. Dorothy is perturbed by de Quinine and Sir Walter Spott arrives. Lakeland poets parody with Miriam Margolyes. From May 1987. |
| 02 | 04 | 2nd October 1799 | 19870606 | 20120816/17 (BBC7) 20140826 (BBC7) 20180515 (BBC7) 20180516 (BBC7) 20210830 (BBC7) 20240219 (BBC7) 20240220 (BBC7) | Sue Limb's soap opera set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century Domestic bliss is enhanced by the arrival of John Sheets. Views are exchanged on the desirability of the married state. And a game of cricket is proposed... Thomas de Quinine - Nickolas Grace John Sheets - Nicky Henson Music by Stephen Oliver and performed by Cantabile. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1987. John Sheets makes a welcome arrival and a game of cricket is proposed. John Sheets makes a welcome arrival and a game of cricket is proposed. Lakeland poets parody with Simon Callow. From June 1987. |
| 02 | 05 | 6th May 1800 | 19870613 | 20120823/24 (BBC7) 20140902 (BBC7) 20180522 (BBC7) 20180523 (BBC7) 20210906 (BBC7) 20240226 (BBC7) 20240227 (BBC7) | Cholericke gets a surprise visitor while Dorothy tries to manage as the household descends into chaos... An everyday story of towering genius in Sue Limb's six part soap opera, set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century. CAST: Sara Cholericke - Angela Pleasence Thomas de Quinine - Nickolas Grace Music by Stephen Oliver and performed by Cantabile. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1987. With the babies set to arrive, a visitor surprises Cholericke. Sue Limb's soap opera, set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century. With the babies set to arrive, a visitor surprises Cholericke. Lakeland poets parody with Geoffrey Whitehead. From June 1987. |
| 02 | 06 | 16th June, 1800 | 19870620 | 20120830/31 (BBC7) 20140909 (BBC7) 20180529 (BBC7) 20180530 (BBC7) 20210913 (BBC7) 20240304 (BBC7) 20240305 (BBC7) | William Wordsworth meditates upon his Miltonic sonnet. William Bloke arrives with a warning. De Quinine returns in disarray. There is a visitation and all is at peace. Conclusion of the everyday story of towering genius. Sue Limb's six part soap opera, set in and around the Lake District at the turn of the 18th century. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead as William Wordsmith, Denise Coffey as Dorothy Wordsmith, Simon Callow as Samuel Tailor Cholericke, Miriam Margolyes as Stinking Iris, Nickolas Grace as Thomas de Quinine, John Shrapnel as William Bloke and Chris Emmett as the Leechpedlar Music by Stephen Oliver and performed by Cantabile. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1987. William's peace is shattered by the arrival of spooky William Bloke. William's peace is shattered by the arrival of spooky William Bloke. Lakeland poets parody with Simon Callow. From June 1987. |