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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 2026 08:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Jim Paul Ritter
Kath Sophie Thompson
Iris Marcia Warren
Director Sasha Yevtushenko

Broadcasts

  • Thu 17 Jan 2013 10:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 17 Jan 2013 19:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 14 Dec 2023 07:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 14 Dec 2023 12:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 14 Dec 2023 17:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 Dec 2023 02:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 15 Oct 2026 08:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 15 Oct 2026 13:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 15 Oct 2026 19:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 16 Oct 2026 03:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra