Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Dave Kafka | 20081217 | The ups and downs of life on a fictional housing estate, told from the perspective of characters played by the comedian Phil Cornwell. After being released from prison, Dave has moved in with his grandfather, Syd a big London gangster in the 1960s. But as Dave swaggers around the estate, he receives an unwelcome visit from a benefits officer. Ex-con Dave receives an unwelcome visit from a benefits officer. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life | |
| 01 | 01 | Dave Kafka | 20081217 | 20130402 (R4) | The ups and downs of life on a fictional housing estate, told from the perspective of characters played by the comedian Phil Cornwell. After being released from prison, Dave has moved in with his grandfather, Syd a big London gangster in the 1960s. But as Dave swaggers around the estate, he receives an unwelcome visit from a benefits officer. Ex-con Dave receives an unwelcome visit from a benefits officer. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life |
| 01 | 02 | Keith Butler | 20081224 | The ups and downs of life on a fictional housing estate, told from the perspective of characters played by the comedian Phil Cornwell. Keith drives a taxicab and lives on the Cornwell estate with his wife Hilda. He has forthright opinions on everything, but when his wife goes into hospital he is forced to re-evaluate his view of the world. When cab driver Keith's wife goes into hospital, he's forced to re-evaluate his world view Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life | |
| 01 | 02 | Keith Butler | 20081224 | 20130403 (R4) | The ups and downs of life on a fictional housing estate, told from the perspective of characters played by the comedian Phil Cornwell. Keith drives a taxicab and lives on the Cornwell estate with his wife Hilda. He has forthright opinions on everything, but when his wife goes into hospital he is forced to re-evaluate his view of the world. When cab driver Keith's wife goes into hospital, he's forced to re-evaluate his world view Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life |
| 01 | 03 | Jasper Lengthe | 20090107 | 20130404 (R4) | The ups and downs of life on a fictional housing estate, told from the perspective of characters played by the comedian Phil Cornwell. Struggling actor Jasper Lengthe unexpectedly comes into some money and decides to completely redesign his flat so he can throw a dinner party for his favourite actors in the hope of finding work. Struggling actor Jasper Lengthe unexpectedly comes into some money. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life The ups and downs of life on a fictional housing estate, told from the perspective of characters played by the comedian Phil Cornwell. Struggling actor Jasper Lengthe unexpectedly comes into some money and decides to completely redesign his flat so he can throw a dinner party for his favourite actors in the hope of finding work. Struggling actor Jasper Lengthe unexpectedly comes into some money. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life |
| 01 | 04 | Mike Duggan | 20090114 | 20130405 (R4) | The ups and downs of life on a fictional housing estate, told from the perspective of characters played by the comedian Phil Cornwell. Veteran musician Mike Duggan makes ends meet by giving guitar lessons in a local school. But then a record company boss offers the him chance of a recording contract. Veteran musician Mike Duggan is offered the chance of a recording contract. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life The ups and downs of life on a fictional housing estate, told from the perspective of characters played by the comedian Phil Cornwell. Veteran musician Mike Duggan makes ends meet by giving guitar lessons in a local school. But then a record company boss offers the him chance of a recording contract. Veteran musician Mike Duggan is offered the chance of a recording contract. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life |
| 02 | 01 | Colin Oberon | 20101027 | 20120404 (R4) | Created by Phil Cornwell and Andrew McGibbon. Six new, edgy comic characters are brought to life in a brand new series of The Cornwell Estate, starring Jill Halfpenny (Strictly Come Dancing, Eastenders), Roger Lloyd Pack (Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley), Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge) and Ricky Champ (Him and Her, BBC3). Colin Oberon is a primary school English teacher determined to teach his class anything but how to speak English. He wants them to learn his new language 'Globe-ish' The school and governors are not impressed. Cast: Colin Oberon ..... Phil Cornwell Head Teacher ..... Mia Soteriou School Govenor ..... Cyril Nri Parents ..... Damola Adelaja, Lashana Lynch, Daniel York, Amy Ip, Tom Reed, Harvey Virdi Written and directed by Andrew McGibbon Additional material by Nick Romero Producer: Andrew McGibbon A Curtains for Radio production for BBC Radio 4. Offbeat teacher Colin wants his class to learn his new language. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life |
| 02 | 02 | Jimmy Baker | 20101103 | 20120411 (R4) | Phil Cornwell brings six edgy comic characters to life in a new series of The Cornwell Estate, starring Tony Gardner (Fresh Meat), Roger Lloyd Pack (Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley), Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge) Daisy Haggard (Psychoville) Ricky Champ (Him and Her, BBC3) Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders, Legally Blonde) and Cyril Nri. Written by Andrew McGibbon and Phil Cornwell Jimmy leaves the Cornwell Estate for his native Newcastle to restart his career as a stand up comedian. But that's not all he's come back to do. Cast: Jimmy Baker ..... Phil Cornwell Sergeant Paul Farris ..... Simon Greenall Emma Baker ..... Jill Halfpenny Terry ..... Andrew McGibbon Malkey Robey ..... Paul Brennen Created by Phil Cornwell and Andrew McGibbon with additional material by Nick Romero Producer/Director: Andrew McGibbon A Curtains for Radio production for BBC Radio 4. Restarting his stand-up comic career in Newcastle is not all that Jimmy has planned. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life Phil Cornwell brings six edgy comic characters to life in a new series of The Cornwell Estate, starring Tony Gardner (Fresh Meat), Roger Lloyd Pack (Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley), Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge) Daisy Haggard (Psychoville) Ricky Champ (Him and Her, BBC3) Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders, Legally Blonde) and Cyril Nri. Written by Andrew McGibbon and Phil Cornwell Jimmy leaves the Cornwell Estate for his native Newcastle to restart his career as a stand up comedian. But that's not all he's come back to do. Cast: Jimmy Baker ..... Phil Cornwell Sergeant Paul Farris ..... Simon Greenall Emma Baker ..... Jill Halfpenny Terry ..... Andrew McGibbon Malkey Robey ..... Paul Brennen Created by Phil Cornwell and Andrew McGibbon with additional material by Nick Romero Producer/Director: Andrew McGibbon A Curtains for Radio production for BBC Radio 4. Restarting his stand-up comic career in Newcastle is not all that Jimmy has planned. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life |
| 02 | 03 | Bob Crevice | 20101110 | 20120418 (R4) | Phil Cornwell brings six edgy comic characters to life in a new series of The Cornwell Estate, starring Tony Gardner (Fresh Meat), Roger Lloyd-Pack (Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley), Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge) Daisy Haggard (Psychoville) Ricky Champ (Him and Her, BBC3) Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders, Legally Blonde) and Cyril Nri. Written by Andrew McGibbon and Phil Cornwell Bob Crevice is an enthusiastic train driver living on the Cornwell estate. When he is suspended from duty after a medical, his career seems to be over. Cast: Bob Crevice ..... Phil Cornwell James Colagh ..... Roger Lloyd Pack Charlene Crevice ..... Kate Terence Derek Vaulter ..... Paul Brennan Created by Phil Cornwell and Andrew McGibbon. Additional material by Nick Romero Producer/Director: Andrew McGibbon A Curtains For Radio Production for BBC Radio 4. Train driver Bob is suspended after a medical. Is his career over? Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life Phil Cornwell brings six edgy comic characters to life in a new series of The Cornwell Estate, starring Tony Gardner (Fresh Meat), Roger Lloyd-Pack (Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley), Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge) Daisy Haggard (Psychoville) Ricky Champ (Him and Her, BBC3) Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders, Legally Blonde) and Cyril Nri. Written by Andrew McGibbon and Phil Cornwell Bob Crevice is an enthusiastic train driver living on the Cornwell estate. When he is suspended from duty after a medical, his career seems to be over. Cast: Bob Crevice ..... Phil Cornwell James Colagh ..... Roger Lloyd Pack Charlene Crevice ..... Kate Terence Derek Vaulter ..... Paul Brennan Created by Phil Cornwell and Andrew McGibbon. Additional material by Nick Romero Producer/Director: Andrew McGibbon A Curtains For Radio Production for BBC Radio 4. Train driver Bob is suspended after a medical. Is his career over? Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life |
| 02 | 04 | Hank Zuttermilk | 20101117 | 20120425 (R4) | Phil Cornwell brings six edgy comic characters to life in a new series of The Cornwell Estate, starring Tony Gardner (Fresh Meat), Roger Lloyd Pack (Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley), Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge) Daisy Haggard (Psychoville) Ricky Champ (Him and Her, BBC3) Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders, Legally Blonde) and Cyril Nri. Written by Andrew McGibbon and Phil Cornwell Hank is a Dutch long distance container driver who lives on the estate with his London girlfriend Suzi. When her father Ray tells Hank his daughter is pregnant, Hank is faced with some troubling choices. Cast: Hank Zuttermilk ...... Phil Cornwell Ray Faulkner ...... Ricky Champ Ruud ...... Cyril Nri Customs Officer 1 ...... Toby Longworth Customs Officer 2 ...... Abigail Hollick Producer/Director: Andrew McGibbon A Curtains For Radio Production for BBC Radio 4. Dutch long-distance driver Hank faces troubling choices when his girlfriend falls pregnant Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life Phil Cornwell brings six edgy comic characters to life in a new series of The Cornwell Estate, starring Tony Gardner (Fresh Meat), Roger Lloyd Pack (Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley), Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge) Daisy Haggard (Psychoville) Ricky Champ (Him and Her, BBC3) Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders, Legally Blonde) and Cyril Nri. Written by Andrew McGibbon and Phil Cornwell Hank is a Dutch long distance container driver who lives on the estate with his London girlfriend Suzi. When her father Ray tells Hank his daughter is pregnant, Hank is faced with some troubling choices. Cast: Hank Zuttermilk ...... Phil Cornwell Ray Faulkner ...... Ricky Champ Ruud ...... Cyril Nri Customs Officer 1 ...... Toby Longworth Customs Officer 2 ...... Abigail Hollick Producer/Director: Andrew McGibbon A Curtains For Radio Production for BBC Radio 4. Dutch long-distance driver Hank faces troubling choices when his girlfriend falls pregnant Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life |
| 02 | 05 | Kenny Killigrew | 20101124 | 20120502 (R4) | Written by Phil Cornwell Kenny was an outdoors pursuit expert and mountaineer, now living on the Cornwell estate whose recent divorce has left him with a touch of agoraphobia. When his old friend Pete "Peggie" McRuan arrives, Kenny realises that he should get out more. Phil Cornwell brings six edgy comic characters to life in a new series of The Cornwell Estate, starring Tony Gardner (Fresh Meat), Roger Lloyd Pack (Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley), Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge) Daisy Haggard (Psychoville) Ricky Champ (Him and Her, BBC3) Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders, Legally Blonde) and Cyril Nri. Producer/Director: Andrew McGibbon A Curtains for Radio Production for BBC Radio 4. A divorce has left outdoors pursuit expert Kenny with a touch of agoraphobia. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life Written by Phil Cornwell Kenny was an outdoors pursuit expert and mountaineer, now living on the Cornwell estate whose recent divorce has left him with a touch of agoraphobia. When his old friend Pete "Peggie" McRuan arrives, Kenny realises that he should get out more. Phil Cornwell brings six edgy comic characters to life in a new series of The Cornwell Estate, starring Tony Gardner (Fresh Meat), Roger Lloyd Pack (Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley), Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge) Daisy Haggard (Psychoville) Ricky Champ (Him and Her, BBC3) Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders, Legally Blonde) and Cyril Nri. Producer/Director: Andrew McGibbon A Curtains for Radio Production for BBC Radio 4. A divorce has left outdoors pursuit expert Kenny with a touch of agoraphobia. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life |
| 02 | 06 | Switzerland Mcnaughtiehorse | 20101201 | 20120509 (R4) | Written by Phil Cornwell. Phil Cornwell brings six edgy comic characters to life in a new series of The Cornwell Estate, starring Tony Gardner (Fresh Meat), Roger Lloyd Pack (Only Fools and Horses, Vicar of Dibley), Simon Greenall (Alan Partridge) Daisy Haggard (Psychoville) Ricky Champ (Him and Her, BBC3) Jill Halfpenny (Eastenders, Legally Blonde) and Cyril Nri. Switzerland McNaughtiehorse, Switzy to his associates is a Bronx, New York ex-pat living on the Cornwell Estate. He is a dedicated anglophile too and finds the differences in American and British culture fascinating, especially when it comes to his special line of work - 'waste disposal'. Phil Cornwell stars. Created by Phil Cornwell and Andrew McGibbon. Additional material by Nick Romero Producer/Director: Andrew McGibbon A Curtains For Radio production for BBC Radio 4. Phil Cornwell as a New York ex-pat with a special line of work in 'waste disposal'. Phil Cornwell brings six new, edgy comic characters to life |