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1. Bolt of Inspiration

Episode 1 of 5

Everyone has a novel locked inside of them and painter-decorator Jim discovers the key. Starring Paul Ritter.

Jim sees himself as an ideas man - always has been and always will be.

But even though his entrepreneurial endeavours have so far only met with knock backs, Jim refuses to be cowed.

And now, with the most important week of his life ahead of him, the bolt of inspiration is about to strike.

Comedy-drama in five-parts by Tony Grounds.

Jim ...... Paul Ritter
Kath ...... Sophie Thompson
Ray ...... Ben Crowe
Susie ...... Lizzie Watts
Barman ...... Robert Blythe
Shop Assistant ...... Will Howard

Director: Sasha Yevtushenko.

First broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in January 2013.

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15 minutes

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Next Monday 08:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Jim Paul Ritter
Kath Sophie Thompson
Ray Ben Crowe
Susie Lizzy Watts
Barman Robert Blythe
Shop Assistant Will Howard
Director Sasha Yevtushenko

Broadcasts

  • Mon 14 Jan 2013 10:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 14 Jan 2013 19:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 11 Dec 2023 07:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 11 Dec 2023 12:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 11 Dec 2023 17:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 12 Dec 2023 02:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Monday 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Monday 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Monday 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Next Tuesday 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra