Main content

Stan

As death threatens to separate legendary film duo Laurel and Hardy, Stan tries to say things left unsaid. Stars Tom Courtenay.

**** This programme was suggested by Susan Turner and Simon Brown as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

August, 1957. Death is threatening to separate the legendary, pioneering film duo, Laurel and Hardy.

Stan Laurel tries to summon up a poignant and powerful farewell to his ailing partner Oliver Hardy.

Starring Tom Courtenay and Ewan Bailey.

Written by Neil Brand.

Stan .... Tom Courtenay
Ollie .... Ewan Bailey
Uncle Cecil .... Ed Bishop
Woman .... Barbara Barnes

Director: Ned Chaillet

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2004.

**** To nominate a programme from the archives that you would like to hear again, please email radio4extra@bbc.co.uk ****

21 days left to listen

45 minutes

Last on

Last Monday01:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Wed 12 Apr 200614:15
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 25 Oct 201311:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 25 Oct 201321:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 26 Oct 201304:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 20 Feb 201511:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 20 Feb 201521:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 21 Feb 201504:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 12 Oct 201611:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 12 Oct 201621:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 22 Mar 202606:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 22 Mar 202611:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 22 Mar 202617:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Last Monday01:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra