Episodes
Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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01 | 01 | Diversity | 20061005 | 20120118 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Meet Martin Christmas, local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive. Martin is in search of inner peace, but is held back by his yearly visit to the diversity workshop, by having to come up with slogans for a rubbish bus and by pagans in the Youth and Leisure department trying to recruit him. Then to top it all he keeps seeing the image of a bloke with metal plate in his jaw. The first of two series by Tony Bagley. Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer who wants inner peace, but is held back. Local government officer Martin Christmas wants inner peace, but is feeling held back. Stars Reece Dinsdale. From October 2006. |
01 | 02 | Whistleblower | 20061012 | 20120125 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Martin Christmas is reporter Adam Monk's local government whistleblower, so he's horrified to learn of the existence of a rival mystery whistleblower This one has told Adam that it was none other than Martin who ordered the notorious 'Dalek of Death' compost bins! Suddenly local government is a very threatening place. Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas in Tony Bagley's sitcom. Adam - Paul Reynolds Roger - Paul Copley Scott - Kevin Eldon Sarah - Nicola Walker Alan - Mike Walling Barney - James Lance Speaker 1 - Mark Maier First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2006. Is local government officer Martin to blame for the notorious Dalek of Death compost bins? Is local government officer Martin to blame for the notorious Dalek of Death compost bins? Stars Reece Dinsdale. From October 2006. |
01 | 03 | Excited | 20061019 | 20120201 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Martin gets excited at work and disgusted at himself. He's persuaded by his new gonzo neighbours, Naomi and David, to take control of his own life. But taking control of your own life is harder than it looks, especially when it involves scaling the firefighter's climbing tower - naked. Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas, in Tony Bagley's sitcom. Scott - Kevin Eldon Roger - Paul Copley Tristana - Nicola Walker Barney - James Lance Chris - Jim North Wadey - Steven Kynman Tim - Mark Maier Naomi - Katherine Jakeways Magistrate - Mike Walling David - Martin Trenaman First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2006. Local government officer Martin Christmas makes an unusual visit to the fire station. Local government officer Martin Christmas makes an unusual visit to the fire station. Stars Reece Dinsdale. From October 2006. |
01 | 04 | Chilling | 20061026 | 20120208 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Martin is horrified to hear that certain individuals are doing despicable things to council waste bins. He makes the mistake of lying in-wait for them with community ranger Matt Jessop. Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas in Tony Bagley's sitcom. Matt - Robert Wilfort Sarah - Nicola Walker Andrea - Susie Donkin Barney - James Lance Barry - James Lance First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2006. Local government officer Martin aspires to be a vigilante, despite high blood pressure. Martin is disgusted by the state of council bins and aspires to be a vigilante. Stars Reece Dinsdale. From October 2006. |
01 | 05 | Rage | 20061102 | 20120215 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Martin is dragged along to Life Editing by its course tutor and on-off girlfriend Sarah. The one thing that would improve his life, he decides, would be being able to say no. But this doesn't mean that people won't carry on saying no to him. Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas in Tony Bagley's sitcom. Woman - Susie Donkin Roger - Paul Copley Peter/Chris - Jim North Sarah - Nicola Walker Scott - Kevin Eldon Barney - James Lance First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2006. At a Life Editing course, local government officer Martin aims to start saying 'no'. At a 'Life Editing' course, local government officer Martin aims to start saying 'no'. Stars Reece Dinsdale. From November 2006. |
01 | 06 LAST | Outsourcing | 20061109 | 20120222 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Martin's boss Roger is suspended after his computer is taken away following a worldwide FBI sting operation. Martin finds himself acting head, but when he meets the outsourcing partner from hell, he starts to realise he's in over his head. Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas in Tony Bagley's sitcom. Roger - Paul Copley Sarah - Nicola Walker Barney - James Lance Karen - Oriane Messina Darren - Mark Maier First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2006. Local government officer Martin ends up as acting head, but is soon out of his depth. Local government officer Martin ends up as acting head, but is soon out of his depth. Stars Reece Dinsdale. From November 2006. |
02 | 01 | Insomnia | 20071031 | 20120830 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Martin Christmas works in the council's recycling department - an apt job as it reflects the rubbish going on in his personal life. He has a new boss who delights in winding him up... Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas The return of of Tony Bagley's sitcom. Barney - Matthew Cottle John - Neil Dudgeon Dawn - Emma Kennedy Little Girl - Nicole Shortland First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2007. Local government worker Martin faces a deadly combo - new boss, cats and wheelie bins. |
02 | 02 | Liar | 20071107 | 20120906 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | And why are you late? Disillusioned recycling officer Martin has his patience tested when a game gets out of hand. Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas in Tony Bagley's sitcom. Barney - Matthew Cottle John - Neil Dudgeon Sarah - Pippa Haywood Scott - Kevin Eldon Tristana - Katy Brand Karen - Orianne Messina Marie - Claire Bartlett First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. And why are you late? A game gets out of hand in Martin's local government office. |
02 | 03 | Rant | 20071114 | 20120913 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Martin foolishly agrees to go on a sponsored walk with his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. Will he be able to keep his rants to a minimum - or will an audience just encourage him? Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas in Tony Bagley's sitcom. Sarah - Pippa Haywood Barney - Matthew Cottle Scott - Kevin Eldon Loud American - Ewan Bailey David - Martin Trenaman First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. Local government worker Martin attempts a sponsored walk and upsets some Bronte fans. |
02 | 04 | Surveillance | 20071121 | 20120920 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | While testing out his latest initiative - a tannoy system that works in conjunction with the CCTV system - Martin becomes its next victim. Will he be able to clear his name? Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive, Martin Christmas in Tony Bagley's sitcom. Barney - Matthew Cottle John - Neil Dudgeon Banks - Ewan Bailey Tannoy - Martin Trenaman First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. Martin gets caught by his own CCTV and tannoy system for shaming litter offenders. |
02 | 05 | Couples | 20071128 | 20120927 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Martin discovers the world's full of couples and unhappily, they all want his advice! Tony Bagley's local government sitcom. CAST: Barney - Matthew Cottle John - Neil Dudgeon Sarah - Pippa Haywood Scott - Kevin Eldon Saffron - Nadia Kamil Naomi - Katherine Jakeways David - Martin Trenaman The Compere - Ewan Bailey First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2007. Martin has turned into some kind of agony aunt and he is less than happy about it. |
02 | 06 LAST | Phobic | 20071205 | 20121004 (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) (BBC7) | Unable to look in the mirror for fear of seeing his ageing reflection, Martin seeks the help of a local artist to overcome his phobia. Reece Dinsdale stars as local government officer, cynic and manic-depressive Martin Christmas in Tony Bagley's sitcom. Barney - Matthew Cottle John - Neil Dudgeon Sarah - Pippa Haywood Dan - Russell Tovey First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007. Unable to look at his own reflection in a mirror, Martin seeks help from a local artist. |