Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tour De France | 19921119 | 20081121 (BBC7) 20081122 (BBC7) 20090722 (BBC7) 20101231 (BBC7) 20120803 (BBC7) 20140417 (BBC7) 20140418 (BBC7) 20160724 (BBC7) 20180906 (BBC7) 20200312 (BBC7) 20211115 (BBC7) 20230628 (BBC7) 20250408 (BBC7) 19930807 19930814 20081121 20081122 20101231 20120803 20140417 20140418 20160724 20211115 20230628 | 
The last episode of the comedy by Ben Miller. The Elfin Bangle. Derek discovers a strange plastic bangle in the post.... With Ben Miller , John Thomson , Alistair McGowan , Jim Barclay and Felicity Montagu. Surreal comedy in which a trio of 'posties' get embroiled in escapades. Written by and starring Ben Miller, with John Thomson and Felicity Montagu. From November 1992. Surreal comedy in which a trio of 'posties' get embroiled in escapades. Written by and starring Ben Miller. From November 1992. Surreal comedy in which a trio of 'posties' get embroiled in escapades. From November 1992 by Ben Miller. Tour de France Everyone goes on and on about how boring professional cycling is compared to the 1980s. So if Brian, Derek and Sue have to leave the Post Office to look after itself for a bit, and do something about it then it's really ungrateful to start complaining. Anyway, sorting mail is much harder than it looks, so they probably need a break. And it'll be loads better than some of the rubbish on telly these days. With Ben Miller , John Thompson , Alistair McGowan and Jim Barclay. Tour de France. With Ben Miller , John Thomson , Alistair McGowan , Jim Barclay , Joanna Brookes and Felicity Montagu. Music: Murray Gold Everyone goes on and on about how boring professional cycling is compared to the 1980s. So if Brian, Derek and Sue have to leave the Post Office to look after itself for a bit, and do something about it then it's really ungrateful to start complaining. The surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties' written by and starring Ben Miller. With John Thompson and Felicity Montagu. Brian.... Ben Miller Derek.... John Thomson Sue.... Felicity Montagu Mr Tilbury.... Jim Barclay Captain.... Alastair McGowan Melinda.... Joanna Brooks Jack Finlay.... David Mellor Producer: Gareth Edwards Surreal comedy in which a trio of 'posties' get embroiled in escapades. From 1992. Music by Doctor Who composer Murray Gold The surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'. Stars Ben Miller, John Thomson and Felicity Montagu. From November 1992. Surreal comedy series in which a trio of 'posties' get embroiled in unlikely escapades. BBC Programme Number: 92LD6539 First broadcast on 1992-11-19 Recorded on 1992-11-11 Next in series: 2. C'EST LA LEGION Intrepid postal workers Brian, Derek and Sue decide to apply their talents to improving the image of professional cycling. A new comedy series written by & starring Ben MILLER with John THOMSON, Alistair MCGOWAN and Jim BARCLAY. Brian.........................Ben MILLER Derek.........................John THOMSON Mr Tilbury....................Jim BARCLAY Sue...........................Felicity MONTAGU 19 Nov 1992 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 07 Aug 1993 23:30-23:59 (RADIO 2) Joanna Brooks (Actor) Murray Gold (Actor) |
| 02 | C'est La Legion | 19921126 | 20081128 (BBC7) 20081129 (BBC7) 20090729 (BBC7) 20110107 (BBC7) 20120810 (BBC7) 20120811 (BBC7) 20140424 (BBC7) 20140425 (BBC7) 20160731 (BBC7) 20180913 (BBC7) 20200319 (BBC7) 20211122 (BBC7) 20230705 (BBC7) 20250415 (BBC7) 19930724 20081128 20081129 20110107 20120810 20120811 20140424 20140425 20160731 20211122 20230705 | 
So if Brian, Derek and Sue find themselves fighting the Tuareg in a fort in Africa, then they deserve our admiration! And anyway, they only joined by mistake. More surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'. Written by and starring Ben Miller. Mr Tippett - Alastair McGowan Tony Hadley - Vinnie Jones Producer: Gareth Edwards The posties organise a party, but end up in Africa with a Hollywood star. The posties organise a party, but end up in North Africa with a Hollywood star. With Alistair McGowan. From November 1992. The posties organise a party, but end up in North Africa with a Hollywood star. From 1992. 2: C'est la Ugion Foreign Legion is a ruthless and violent fighting unit, so if Brian, Derek and Sue find themselves fighting the Tuareg in a fort in Africa then they deserve our admiration. And anyway, they only joined by mistake. With Ben Miller , John Thomson , Alistair McGowan , Jim Barclay. Producer Gareth Edwards. Stereo Comedy by Ben Miller. 3. C'est la Légion. If Brian, Derek and Sue find themselves fighting in the French Foreign Legion then they deserve admiration. With Ben Miller , John Thomson , Alistair McGowan and Jim Barclay. Producer Gareth Edwards The posties organise a party but end up in the Foreign Legion. Written by and starring BEN MILLER. From November 1992. It's very important to remember that the French Foreign Legion is a ruthless and violent fighting unit, so if Brian, Derek and Sue find themselves fighting the Tuareg in a fort in Africa then they deserve our admiration. More surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties' written by and starring Ben Miller. With John Thompson and Felicity Montagu. The posties organise a party but end up in the Foreign Legion. Written by and starring Ben Miller. From November 1992. Episode 2 of 6. Written by and starring Ben Miller. With John Thomson and Felicity Montagu. BBC Programme Number: 92LD6540 First broadcast on 1992-11-26 Recorded on 1992-11-13 Next in series: IT'S A DOG'S LIFE Previous in series: 1. TOUR DE FRANCE Intrepid postal workers Brian, Derek & Sue inadvertantly join the Foreign Legion and find themselves fighting the Touareg in a fort in Africa. Comedy written by & starring Ben MILLER with John THOMSON and Jim BARCLAY. Brian.........................Ben MILLER Derek.........................John THOMSON Mr Tilbury....................Jim BARCLAY Sue...........................Felicity MONTAGU 26 Nov 1992 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 24 Jul 1993 23:30-23:59 (RADIO 4) |
| 03 | It's A Dog's Life | 19921203 | 20081205 (BBC7) 20081206 (BBC7) 20090805 (BBC7) 20110114 (BBC7) 20120817 (BBC7) 20120818 (BBC7) 20140501 (BBC7) 20140502 (BBC7) 20160807 (BBC7) 20180920 (BBC7) 20200326 (BBC7) 20211129 (BBC7) 20230712 (BBC7) 20250422 (BBC7) 19930710 20081205 20081206 20120817 20120818 20140501 20140502 20160807 20211129 20230712 | 
The strange mutant aliens that inhabit its surface are in danger. Only postmen from Swansden and an amateur musical can probably save them now More surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'. Written by and starring Ben Miller. Mr Tippett - Alastair McGowan Producer: Gareth Edwards The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical. The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical. Stars Ben Miller and Alistair McGowan. From December 1992. The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical. BEN MILLER and Alistair McGowan's surreal comedy. From December 1992. 3: It's A Dog's Life The strange mutant aliens that inhabit its surface are in danger. Only postmen from Swansden and an amateur musical can probably save them now. With BEN MILLER , JOHN THOMSON , Alistair McGowan , JIM BARCLAY and FELICITY MONTAGU. Producer GARETH EDWARDS. Stereo A six-part comedy series by BEN MILLER. 1: It's A Dog's Life. With BEN MILLER , JOHN THOMSON , Alistair McGowan , JIM BARCLAY and FELICITY MONTAGU. Written by and starring Ben Miller. With John Thomson and Felicity Montagu. BBC Programme Number: 92LD7303 First broadcast on 1992-12-03 Recorded on 1992-11-14 Producer: G. EDWARDS Next in series: EVEREST (THE MOUNTAIN) Previous in series: 2. C'EST LA LEGION Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, and is composed of many dangerous elements like aspirin & bleach. The strange mutant aliens that inhabit its bleak surface are in terrible danger. Comedy starring Ben MILLER. Brian.........................Ben MILLER Derek.........................John THOMSON Sue...........................Felicity MONTAGU Mr Tilbury....................Jim BARCLAY 03 Dec 1992 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 10 Jul 1993 23:30-23:59 (RADIO 4) |
| 04 | Everest (the Mountain) | 19921210 | 20110121 (BBC7) 20120824 (BBC7) 20120825 (BBC7) 20140508 (BBC7) 20160814 (BBC7) 20180927 (BBC7) 20200402 (BBC7) 20211206 (BBC7) 20230719 (BBC7) 20250429 (BBC7) 19930717 20110121 20120824 20120825 20140508 20160814 20211206 20230719 | 
His only chance to prove his worth is probably to climb Mount Everest. But somewhere lurks the Abominable Tilbri. More surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'. Written by and starring Ben Miller. Mr Tippett - Alastair McGowan Producer: Gareth Edwards Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable. Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable. Stars Ben Miller and John Thomson. From December 1992. Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable. Stars BEN MILLER and John Thompson. From December 1992. 4: Everest (The Mountain) Swansden Post Office is threatened by cuts, and Derek's job is on the line. His only chance to prove his worth is probably to climb Mount Everest. But somewhere lurks the Abominable Tilbri. With BEN MILLER , JOHN THOMSON , Alistair McGowan , JIM BARCLAY and FELICITY MONTAGU. Producer GARETH EDWARDS. Stereo Comedy by BEN MILLER. Everest (The Mountain). With BEN MILLER , JOHN THOMSON , Alistair McGowan , JIM BARCLAY and FELICITY MONTAGU. Producer GARETH EDWARDS Written by and starring Ben Miller. With John Thomson and Felicity Montagu. BBC Programme Number: 92LD6541 First broadcast on 1992-12-10 Recorded on 1992-11-14 Next in series: THE ELFIN BANGLE Previous in series: IT'S A DOG'S LIFE Swansden Post Office is threatened by cuts, & Derek's job is on the line. His only chance to prove his worth as a postman is to climb Mount Everest. But somewhere in the snow lurks the Abominable Tilbri. Comedy starring Ben MILLER Brian.........................Ben MILLER Derek.........................John THOMSON Sue...........................Felicity MONTAGU Mr Tilbury....................John BARCLAY situation comedy programmes (genre) 10 Dec 1992 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 17 Jul 1993 23:30-23:59 (RADIO 4) Murray Gold (Composer) |
| 05 | The Elfin Bangle | 19921217 | 20081212 (BBC7) 20081213 (BBC7) 20090812 (BBC7) 20120831 (BBC7) 20120901 (BBC7) 19930814 20081212 20081213 20120831 20120901 |  The last episode of the comedy by Ben Miller.The Elfin Bangle. Derek discovers a strange plastic bangle in the post.... With Ben Miller , John Thomson , Alistair McGowan , Jim Barclay and Felicity Montagu. The eager trio step into the pages of fantasy literature. Madcap comedy from December 1992 Strange mystic runes spark a fantastic journey for the eager trio. Stars Ben Miller. Strange mystic runes spark a fantastic journey for the eager trio. Stars Ben Miller and Alistair McGowan. From December 1992. 5: The Elfin Bangle Swansden sorting office is as quiet as ever, when Derek discovers a plastic bangle in the post. On it in strange mystic runes is a mysterious inscription... Follow the Posties as they journey through the Tangley Wood to fling Derek and the bangle into the Crack of Doom. Who knows what strange creatures they may encounter on their quest? With Ben Miller , John Thomson , Producer Gareth Edwards. Stereo The eager trio step into the pages of fantasy literature. Madcap comedy with Ben Miller and Alistair McGowan. From December 1992. BBC Programme Number: 92LD6542 First broadcast on 1992-12-17 Recorded on 1992-12-14 Next in series: TOP OF THE POPS Previous in series: EVEREST (THE MOUNTAIN) Swansden sorting office is as quiet as ever, when Derek discovers a plastic bangle in the post. On it in strange mystic runes is a mysterious inscription which sends the posties on a (pointless) quest. Comedy starring Ben MILLER. Brian.........................Ben MILLER Derek.........................John THOMSON Sue...........................Felicity MONTAGU Mr Tilbury....................John BARCLAY Sgt. Wilson.................Alistair MCGOWAN situation comedy programmes (genre) 17 Dec 1992 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 14 Aug 1993 23:30-23:59 (RADIO 4) |
| 06 LAST | Top Of The Pops | 19921224 | 20081219 (BBC7) 20081220 (BBC7) 20090819 (BBC7) 20110204 (BBC7) 20120907 (BBC7) 20120908 (BBC7) 20140515 (BBC7) 20160821 (BBC7) 20181004 (BBC7) 20211213 (BBC7) 20230726 (BBC7) 20250506 (BBC7) 19930731 20081219 20081220 20110204 20120907 20120908 20140515 20160821 20211213 20230726 | 
More surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'. Written by and starring Ben Miller. Sue/Madonna - Felicity Montagu Mr Tilbury/George Michael/Burton - Jim Barclay Simon Bates/Gary Lineker/DJ - Alastair McGowan Producer: Gareth Edwards The eager threesome attempt a Christmas number one. The eager threesome attempt a Christmas number one. Stars Ben Miller, John Thompson and Alistair McGowan. From December 1992. The eager threesome attempt a Christmas number one. Stars Ben Miller, John Thompson and Felicity Montagu. From December 1992. Comedy by Ben Miller. Top of the Tops. With Ben Miller , Felicity Montagu , John Thompson , Jim Barclay and Alistair McGowan. Producer Gareth Edwards The surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties' written by Ben Miller. CAST: Written by and starring Ben Miller. With John Thomson and Felicity Montagu. BBC Programme Number: 92LD6543 First broadcast on 1992-12-24 Recorded on 1992-12-15 Previous in series: THE ELFIN BANGLE Swansden Central Sorting Office lies under snow. It's Christmas and Brian, Derek & Sue are attempting to keep the prestigious Christmas Number One single from a sinister mystery celebrity. Comedy starring Ben MILLER. Brian.........................Ben MILLER Derek.........................John THOMSON Sue...........................Felicity MONTAGU Mr Tilbury....................John BARCLAY situation comedy programmes (genre) 24 Dec 1992 18:30-19:00 (RADIO 4) 31 Jul 1993 23:30-23:59 (RADIO 4) Murray Gold (Composer) |
It's very important to remember that the French Foreign Legion is a ruthless and violent fighting unit.
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, and is composed of many dangerous elements like aspirin and bleach.
Swansden Post Office is threatened by cuts, and Derek's job is on the line.