WILLIAM OSBORNE & RICHARD TURNER - NINETEEN NINETY-EIGHT (320kbs-m4a/376mb/2hrs43mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 18th June to 23rd July 2025
Edward Wilson's quest for truth becomes the Movement.
Orwellian sitcom starring David Threlfall.
Written by William Osborne and Richard Turner
Produced at BBC Manchester by Nick Symons
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March/April/May 1987.
WILLIAM OSBORNE & RICHARD TURNER - NINETEEN NINETY-EIGHT - EPISODE 1 (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 18th June 2025
"Yes it's all in your Number One Nineteen Ninety-Eight! Exclusive! The names behind the Baby Burger Bar bombing - revealed. And we ask "gorgeous Tabatha Minx - woman or mouse?" And: who is the mysterious Twang?"
Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions?
Edward Wilson ...... David Threlfall
With:
Pam Ferris
Hugh Laurie
Steve Steen
Rebecca Stevens
Richard Turner
Jenny Luckcraft
WILLIAM OSBORNE & RICHARD TURNER - NINETEEN NINETY-EIGHT - EPISODE 2 (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 25th June 2025
"Yes, it's all in your sizzling Nineteen Ninety-Eight! Edward Wilson - superstar? Plus - What was the luscious Tabatha Minx doing in Milton Keynes all night? And: who is the mysterious Lunk?"
Edward wakes up with urgent news, but who will listen?
Edward Wilson ...... David Threlfall
With:
Pam Ferris
Hugh Laurie
Steve Steen
Rebecca Stevens
Richard Turner
Jenny Luckcraft
WILLIAM OSBORNE & RICHARD TURNER - NINETEEN NINETY-EIGHT - EPISODE 3 (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 2nd July 2025
"Yes, it's all in your sensational Nineteen Ninety-Eight! Free!!! A trip to Lo Am Jap Headquarters, plus your chance to win the Edward Wilson doll? And: who is the mysterious Fife?"
On the run, Edward meets the Leopard - will he survive?
Edward Wilson ...... David Threlfall
With:
Pam Ferris
Hugh Laurie
Steve Steen
Rebecca Stevens
Richard Turner
Mike Myers
WILLIAM OSBORNE & RICHARD TURNER - NINETEEN NINETY-EIGHT - EPISODE 4 (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 9th July 2025
"Yes, it's all in your super-sexy Nineteen Ninety-Eight! Three-in-a-bed riddle ..... were they all men? Fetcher .... too late for goodbyes? And: who is the mysterious Zack?"
Edward Wilson ...... David Threlfall
With:
Pam Ferris
Hugh Laurie
Steve Steen
Rebecca Stevens
Richard Turner
Mike Myers
WILLIAM OSBORNE & RICHARD TURNER - NINETEEN NINETY-EIGHT - EPISODE 5 (320kbs-m4a/62mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 16th July 2025
"Yes, it's all in your soaraway Nineteen Ninety-Eight! Twenty things you never knew about the Edward Wilson Movement. Plus!!! Spend a night in the nick with totty Tabitha - courtesy of Am Jap. And: who is the mysterious Keith?"
Edward Wilson ...... David Threlfall
With:
Pam Ferris
Hugh Laurie
Steve Steen
Rebecca Stevens
Richard Turner
Mike Myers
WILLIAM OSBORNE & RICHARD TURNER - NINETEEN NINETY-EIGHT - EPISODE 6 (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 23rd July 2025
"Yes, it's all in your throwaway Nineteen Ninety-Eight! Am Jap: The Inside Story .... Plus!!!! Edward and Tabitha - the end of the line???? And: who is the mysterious Mrs Wigg?"
Edward and Tabitha finally face their foe, Colonel Brad.
Edward Wilson ...... David Threlfall
With:
Hugh Laurie
Pam Ferris
Steve Steen
Rebecca Stevens
Richard Turner
Mike Myers
Jenny Luckraft