Attention comedy lovers! Radio 4's long-running sitcom, Ed Reardon's Week, is back on the airwaves starting Monday, June 30th, for its 16th series, culminating in a very special 100th episode. This is no ordinary return; it's a comedic milestone worth celebrating!
First gracing the airwaves in 2005, the show stars the brilliantly cantankerous Christopher Douglas as Ed Reardon, a writer who could turn a grocery list into a diatribe. Co-created by Douglas and the late Andrew Nickolds, the series has seen a parade of talents, including Lisa Coleman, Simon Greenall, and many more comedic heavyweights joining the fun.
For series 16, expect to see Ed in his usual pickle, still mourning his beloved cat Elgar while cleverly dodging mail from retirement homes. In a typical Reardon twist, he's on a quest for a new income source after his writing class students have packed up and moved to Dubai. Ever the entrepreneur, Ed even considers sub-letting his storage cupboard as 'boutique capsule living' – human tenant optional!
Joining the upcoming antics are Adrian Scarborough, Robert Powell, Stephen Mangan, and Joe Thomas, promising a fresh batch of laughs. According to the BBC, Ed Reardon is celebrating his 20th anniversary with Radio 4, proving that you can't keep a good (or grumpy) writer down!
So mark your calendars and tune in for more of Ed's madcap adventures, every Monday at 2:15 pm. Get ready for the hilarity that only Ed Reardon's Week can deliver!
Source: Comedy.co.uk (UK)