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4. Jim's Mother

Episode 4 of 5

Jim's mother Iris has gone missing after revealing a closely-guarded secret. Stars Paul Ritter and Sophie Thompson.

Jim's masterplan of inspiring the nation to write their own novels has had unexpected consequences.

His mother, for one, has responded by revealing a long-kept secret and now she's gone missing.

Comedy-drama by Tony Grounds

Jim ...... Paul Ritter
Kath ...... Sophie Thompson
Ray ...... Ben Crowe

Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013.

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15 minutes

On radio

Thu 15 Oct 202608:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

JimPaul Ritter
KathSophie Thompson
IrisMarcia Warren
DirectorSasha Yevtushenko

Broadcasts

  • Thu 17 Jan 201310:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 17 Jan 201319:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 14 Dec 202307:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 14 Dec 202312:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 14 Dec 202317:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 Dec 202302:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 15 Oct 202608:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 15 Oct 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 15 Oct 202619:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 16 Oct 202603:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra