Week Ending
- Radio sketch show
- BBC Radio 4
- 1970 - 1998
- 1142 episodes (83 series)
A satirical sketch show that started many comedy careers and ran for more than 1,100 episodes, for nearly 30 years. Stars Bill Wallis, David Tate, Sally Grace, David Jason, Jon Glover and more.
Key details
- Genre
- Sketch Show
- Broadcast
- 1970 - 1998
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 1,142 (83 series), plus 143 compilations and short inserts
- Stars
- Bill Wallis, David Tate, Sally Grace, David Jason, Jon Glover, Nigel Rees, Sheila Steafel, Chris Emmett and more
- Writers
- Max Alcock, Richard Quick, Dave Dixon, Michael Dines, Barry Atkins, Peter Spence, Simon Brett, Chris Miller and more
- Producers
- Simon Brett, Bob Oliver Rogers, John Lloyd, Martin Fisher, Geoffrey Perkins, Griff Rhys Jones, Douglas Adams, Jonathan James-Moore and more
- Company
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Additional details
- Production
- Studio
- Soundtrack
- Had several theme tunes, including Party Fears Two by The Associates.
Website links
- Radio Ha Ha
A large article talking about the history of Week Ending. - Wikipedia
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Saturday 4th April 1970 at 11:05pm on BBC Radio 4