Episodes
| Series | Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20110406 | Ken Handley pitches to a motorway services chain. Advertising satire from January 1982. | |||
| 01 | 01 | 19820118 | 20110407 (BBC7) 20120716 (BBC7) 20120717 (BBC7) 20140416 (BBC7) 20140417 (BBC7) 20221205 (BBC7) 20221206 (BBC7) | Ken Handley's got a problem. A big problem. Ken Handley's in advertising. How will his pitch go to a motorway services chain? Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising. Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis John 'Sandy' Beach - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Sheila - Sheila Steafel June - Wendy Richard Hitch Hiker - Vincent Brimble Portly - Richard Bebb Runcie - Simon Jones John Baddeley Norma Ronald David Tate Michael Jayston Bill Tatchell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1982. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 01 | 02 | 19820125 | 20120723 (BBC7) 20120724 (BBC7) 20140423 (BBC7) 20140424 (BBC7) 20221212 (BBC7) 20221213 (BBC7) | Activist turned ad writer Ken Handley finds himself assigned to the Conservative Party. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis John 'Sandy' Beach - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West June - Wendy Richard The General....Bill Fraser Johnnie........Patrick Barr John Baddeley Norma Ronald David Tate Michael Jayston Bill Mitchell Gary Cady First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1982. Advertising satire with Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 01 | 03 | 19820201 | 20110413 (BBC7) 20110414 (BBC7) 20120730 (BBC7) 20120731 (BBC7) 20140430 (BBC7) 20140501 (BBC7) 20221226 (BBC7) 20221227 (BBC7) | Ken's in a dilemma when he wins an award for an ad campaign he hates. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising. Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis John 'Sandy' Beach - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West June - Wendy Richard Sarah - Sheila Steafel Sandy - Christopher Godwin Mr Sandell - John Blythe Barman - Geoffrey McGivern Other parts played by: John Baddeley Norma Ronald David Tate Michael Jayston Bill Mitchell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1982. Ken's in a dilemma when he wins an award for an ad campaign he hates. Stars Martin Jarvis Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 01 | 04 | 19820208 | 20110420 (BBC7) 20110421 (BBC7) 20120806 (BBC7) 20120807 (BBC7) 20140507 (BBC7) 20140508 (BBC7) 20230102 (BBC7) 20230103 (BBC7) | Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising. Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis John 'Sandy' Beach - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West June - Wendy Richard Sarah - Sheila Steafel Mr Sandell - John Blythe Barman - Geoffrey McGivern Other parts played by: John Baddeley Norma Ronald David Tate Michael Jayston Marc Smith Bill Mitchell Producer: Geoffrey Perkins First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1982. Cigarettes or no smoking? Ken's in a dilemma over two ad campaigns. Stars Martin Jarvis. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 01 | 05 | 19820215 | 20110427 (BBC7) 20110428 (BBC7) 20120813 (BBC7) 20120814 (BBC7) 20140514 (BBC7) 20140515 (BBC7) 20230109 (BBC7) 20230110 (BBC7) | Ken Handley fancies a winter break, but can he escape the ad agency? Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising. Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis John 'Sandy' Beach - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West June - Wendy Richard Sarah - Sheila Steafel Mr Sandell - John Blythe Cindy - Heather Bell Katie - Miranda Forbes Other parts played by: John Baddeley Norma Ronald David Tate Michael Jayston Bill Mitchell Producer: Geoffrey Perkins First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1982. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 01 | 06 | 19820222 | 20110504 (BBC7) 20110505 (BBC7) 20120820 (BBC7) 20120821 (BBC7) 20140521 (BBC7) 20140522 (BBC7) 20230116 (BBC7) 20230117 (BBC7) | Will an angry Ken Handley quit the ad agency? Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising. Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis John 'Sandy' Beach - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West June - Wendy Richard Ravi - Ahmed Kahlil The Director ... David Gooderson Other parts played by: John Baddeley Norma Ronald David Tate Michael Jayston Bill Mitchell Producer: Geoffrey Perkins First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1982. Angry Ken Handley looks set to quit the ad agency. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 02 | 01 | 19840207 | 20110525 (BBC7) 20110526 (BBC7) 20121112 (BBC7) 20121113 (BBC7) 20140723 (BBC7) 20200224 (BBC7) 20200229 (BBC7) 20230320 (BBC7) 20230321 (BBC7) | All set for divorce and a new home, ad man Ken Handley gets a surprise at the agency. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis Sandy - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Deborah - Rosalind Ayres Ambrose - Paul Jesson Angus - Michael Jenner Receptionist - Stacey Tendeter Mr Cheater - James Griffiths Miriam Margolyes John Shrapnel Imelda Staunton David Tate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1984. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 02 | 02 | 19840214 | 20110601 (BBC7) 20110602 (BBC7) 20121119 (BBC7) 20121120 (BBC7) 20140730 (BBC7) 20200302 (BBC7) 20230327 (BBC7) 20230328 (BBC7) | Three Deborahs, one stingy bank and an impending divorce perplex ad man Ken Handley. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis Sandy - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Deborah - Rosalind Ayres Ambrose - Paul Jesson Stella - Imelda Staunton Stella's Heavy - Jim Carter Angus - Michael Jenner Researcher - Stacey Tendeter Subjects - David Peart/Michael Jenner Mr Cheater - James Griffiths Miriam Margolyes John Shrapnel David Tate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1984. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 02 | 03 | 19840221 | 20110608 (BBC7) 20110609 (BBC7) 20121126 (BBC7) 20121127 (BBC7) 20140806 (BBC7) 20200309 (BBC7) 20230403 (BBC7) 20230404 (BBC7) | A seven foot squirrel drives ad man Ken Handley nuts, but can some face cream help? Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis Sandy - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Deborah - Rosalind Ayres Ambrose - Paul Jesson Leo Gale - Glyn Owen Christina - Jo Manning Wilson Receptionist - Maggie McCarthy George - Peter Tuddenham Imelda Staunton James Griffiths John Shrapnel David Tate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1984. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 02 | 04 | 19840228 | 20110615 (BBC7) 20110616 (BBC7) 20121203 (BBC7) 20121204 (BBC7) 20140813 (BBC7) 20200316 (BBC7) 20230410 (BBC7) 20230411 (BBC7) | Ken is trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising. Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis Sandy - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Deborah - Rosalind Ayres Ambrose - Paul Jesson Corners - Don Henderson Benny - Karl Howman Lesley - Pauline Siddle James Griffiths Miriam Margolyes John Shrapnel Imelda Staunton David Tate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1984. Ken's trying to relax, but even on a date with Deborah, advertising is on his mind. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 02 | 05 | 19840306 | 20110622 (BBC7) 20110623 (BBC7) 20121210 (BBC7) 20121211 (BBC7) 20140820 (BBC7) 20200323 (BBC7) 20230417 (BBC7) 20230418 (BBC7) | Will Ken and Sandy's plan to use a lion to advertise Leo cosmetics be a roaring success? Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising. Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis John 'Sandy' Beach - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Deborah - Rosalind Ayres Ambrose - Paul Jesson Andy - Chris Emmett Christina - Jo Manning Wilson Film Director - Scott Cherry James Griffiths Miriam Margolyes John Shrapnel Imelda Staunton David Tate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1984. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 02 | 06 | 19840313 | 20110629 (BBC7) 20110630 (BBC7) 20121217 (BBC7) 20121218 (BBC7) 20140827 (BBC7) 20200330 (BBC7) 20230424 (BBC7) 20230425 (BBC7) | Ad man Ken Handley faces his own emergency when he's coerced into a Samaritans campaign. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising. Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis John 'Sandy' Beach - Christopher Godwin Deborah - Rosalind Ayres Ambrose - Paul Jesson Angus - Michael Jenner Tone - Jeremy Clyde Doregan - Lesley Manneville Elvira - Moir Leslie Kip - Joseph Marcell Miriam Margolyes James Griffiths John Shrapnel Imelda Staunton David Tate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1984. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 03 | 01 | 19861007 | 20110706 (BBC7) 20110707 (BBC7) 20130211 (BBC7) 20130212 (BBC7) 20141001 (BBC7) 20201208 (BBC7) 20201212 (BBC7) 20230529 (BBC7) 20230530 (BBC7) | Ad man Ken Handley snags a leggy model to spy on the work of a rival agency. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising. Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis Sandy - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Ambrose - Paul Jesson April - Shelley Thompson Hedley - Robert Longden Mr Cheater - James Griffiths Miriam Margolyes John Shrapne David Tate Sally Grace Enn Reitel Anton Rogers First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 03 | 02 | 19861014 | 20110713 (BBC7) 20110714 (BBC7) 20130218 (BBC7) 20130219 (BBC7) 20141008 (BBC7) 20201215 (BBC7) 20230605 (BBC7) 20230606 (BBC7) | The snoring of leg model April, inspires ad man Ken in his quest to win an account for a nasal spray. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis Sandy - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Ambrose - Paul Jesson April - Shelley Thompson Hedley - Robert Longden Deborah - Rosalind Ayres The Artiste of Diminutive Stature - David Learner Miriam Margolyes John Shrapne David Tate Sally Grace Enn Reitel Anton Rogers First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986. Leg model April's snoring inspires ad man Ken's quest to win a nasal spray account. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 03 | 03 | 19861021 | 20110720 (BBC7) 20110721 (BBC7) 20130225 (BBC7) 20130226 (BBC7) 20141015 (BBC7) 20201222 (BBC7) 20230612 (BBC7) 20230613 (BBC7) | An American TV evangelist creates waves, and ad man Ken causes a surprise. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis Sandy - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Ambrose - Paul Jesson April - Shelley Thompson Mr Cheater - James Griffiths Larry Childs - William Hootkins Loretta-Jane Duff - Toni Coyne Miriam Margolyes John Shrapnel David Tate Sally Grace Enn Reitel Anton Rogers First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 03 | 04 | 19861028 | 20110727 (BBC7) 20110728 (BBC7) 20130304 (BBC7) 20130305 (BBC7) 20141022 (BBC7) 20201229 (BBC7) 20230619 (BBC7) 20230620 (BBC7) | Freshly wed ad man Ken receives a wedding invite and faces upset at a photo shoot. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis Sandy - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Ambrose - Paul Jesson April - Shelley Thompson Larry Childs - William Hootkins Loretta-Jane Duff - Toni Coyne Dawn - Sally Watts Mr Cheater - James Griffiths Sally - Jane Leonard Miriam Margolyes John Shrapnel David Tate Sally Grace Enn Reitel Anton Rogers First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1986. Freshly wed ad man Ken gets a wedding invite and faces upset at a photo shoot. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 03 | 05 | 19861104 | 20110803 (BBC7) 20110804 (BBC7) 20130311 (BBC7) 20130312 (BBC7) 20141029 (BBC7) 20210105 (BBC7) 20230626 (BBC7) 20230627 (BBC7) | Ken and Sandy both suffer marital problems, but at least they've won Pink Len's ad account. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis Sandy - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Ambrose - Paul Jesson April - Shelley Thompson Len - Roger Sloman Val/Veronica - Liz Crowther Alf - Roger Hammond Miriam Margolyes John Shrapnel David Tate Sally Grace Enn Reitel Anton Rogers First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1986. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |
| 03 | 06 | 19861111 | 20110810 (BBC7) 20110811 (BBC7) 20130318 (BBC7) 20130319 (BBC7) 20141105 (BBC7) 20210112 (BBC7) 20230703 (BBC7) 20230704 (BBC7) | Ad man Ken struggles with the women in his life, and ex-boss Freddie causes a stir. Starring Martin Jarvis. Guy Jenkin and Jon Canter's satire set in the competitive world of advertising Ken Handley - Martin Jarvis Sandy - Christopher Godwin Freddie - Lockwood West Ambrose - Paul Jesson April - Shelley Thompson Heldey - Robert Longden Deborah - Rosalind Ayres Till Lady - Avril Clark Doorman - Richard Durden Barman - James MacPherson Policeman - Graham Blockey Leo Gale - Glyn Owen Miriam Margolyes John Shrapnel Sally Grace Enn Reitel Anton Rogers David Tate First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1986. Satire set in the competitive world of advertising, starring Martin Jarvis |