Dead Ringers 

Last Edited: 24-Oct-2013 A Global British Comedy Collaborative document. Edited by John Lucas
Broadcast source is BBC Radio Four unless otherwise indicated. Recording quality is considered good unless otherwise indicated.

Eleven series plus specials. Many of the early episode files are BBC R7/4X rebroadcasts.

Date Episode Opening lines Cast Parameters
07-Jan-2000
1-1
London, last Thursday Night, the private office of Jack
Straw. “Now, Mr Straw. Pinnochet’s has his tests, and
we need to establish if you’re fit enough.”
Alistair McGowan, Kate Robbins,
Jon Culshaw, Simon Lipson
produced by Bill Dare
27:53, 26152, S
14-Jan-2000 1-2
You’re listening to the Today Program. It’s just coming
up to 18 minutes past eight and I’m Joined now by Mr
Jack Straw.
Alistair McGowan, Kate Robbins,
Jon Culshaw, Simon Lipson
produced by Bill Dare
27:40, 25940, S
3 loud static
bursts
21-Jan-2000 1-3
Thank you for coming to the interview Mr Boyle. Alistair McGowan, Jan Ravens,
Jon Culshaw, Simon Lipson
produced by Bill Dare
26:29, 24832, S
28-Jan-2000 1-4
News at nine o’clock. Good Evening. Alistair McGowan, Jan Ravens,
Jon Culshaw, Simon Lipson
produced by Bill Dare
27:40, 25940, S
1 loud static
burst
16-Jun-2000
2-1
Well time to grill the headlines over a live flame with
Simon Hoggart...
Jon Culshaw, Phil Cornwell,
Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
27:40, 25942, S
23-Jun-2000 2-2 Dead Ringers. Hi it’s Gary Lineker here. Kevin
Keegan joins us now.
Jon Culshaw, Phil Cornwell,
Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
27:55, 26182, S
30-Jun-2000 2-3 And hearts were lifted this week as the youngster
caught up in that heartbreaking tug of love finally
returned to the family home.
Jon Culshaw, Phil Cornwell,
Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
28:14, 26471, S
07-Jul-2000 2-4 Ewan, we need to talk. Concerned voice but stern
eyebrows.
Jon Culshaw, Phil Cornwell,
Jan Ravens, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
27:57, 26208, S
14-Jul-2000 2-5 Yes, it’s me Trevor McDull. Once, twice, three
times a newsreader.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Kevin Connelly, Mark Perry,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Bill Dare
28:16, 26501, S
21-Jul-2000 2-6 And there she is waving regally to the crowd. Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Kevin Connelly, Mark Perry
produced by Bill Dare
27:50, 26095, S
28-Jul-2000 2-7 You’re listening to Today and the time is exactly
twenty minutes to seven, give or take a day.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Kevin Connelly, Mark Perry
produced by Bill Dare
28:10, 26421, S
04-Aug-2000 2-8 Lovely. Welcome to Dibley everyone. Er, do you
Gordon Brown take Sarah McAuley to be your
lawful wedded wife?
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Kevin Connelly, Phil Cornwell,
Mark Perry
produced by Bill Dare
28:10, 26417, S
17-Nov-2000
3-1
You’re listening to Today and the time is 24
hours from Tulsa.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Lewis Clout
produced by Bill Dare
28:14, 26484, S
24-Nov-2000 3-2
Dead Ringers. G’day there. It’s your old mate
Rolf here. Welcoming you to Animal Hospital.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell
produced by Bill Dare
27:54, 26157, S
01-Dec-2000 3-3
We talk tonight to the figure who it’s rumoured
harbours a secret desire to lead the Tory party
in the future.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell
produced by Bill Dare
28:12, 26443, S
08-Dec-2000 3-4
What a long but rewarding day that was, Cherie. Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
28:13, 26469, S
15-Dec-2000 3-5
What a momentous moment this is Sue. That’s
right John, we’ve had word from Washington
there’ll be no more recounts.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
28:06, 26354, S
01-Jan-2001
special
Dead Ringers. The Archers Special. Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
28:11, 26423, S
06-Apr-2001
4-1
This is BBC Radio Four. In half an hour, The
Archers...
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Mario Stilianides
27:54, 26167, S
13-Apr-2001 4-2
Er, Mr President. Great news. They’ve said
yes! I Knew they would. So when is Mr
Ssnuffleupagus coming to live with me?
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:06, 26350, S
20-Apr-2001 4-3
As leader of this Conservative Party, I wish to
say here and now how much I condemn New
Labour’s astronomical spending on advertising.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:06, 26357, S
27-Apr-2001 4-4
People of Great Britain. This is your Prime
Minister, nervous tic, wispy hair furrowed
underpants.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Mario Stilianides
27:56, 26143, S
06-Jun-2001
special
Dead Ringers. The Election Special. Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:17, 26519, S
July 2001

Unbroadcast 1
BBC Radio Four. I’m Charlotte Green. Put it
away, I know what you’re doing.
Unbroadcast 2
Hello. I’m Martin Jarvis.
[no credits]
(Cassette?)
31:26, 29470, S
1 loud static
burst
33:28, 31387, S
2 loud static
bursts
24-Aug-2001
5-1
From the Edinburgh Festival
And as the race draws to a close, we interview
the surprise winner
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
25:31, 23935, S
31-Aug-2001 5-2
Well, I’m leaving you J.R. I’m leaving you for the
West End stage. You’re sure as hell not Sue-Ellen,
you dirty little tramp.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
27:46, 26039, S
07-Sep-2001
5-3
People of Britain. No, we were not dreaming. It
really happened.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Matthew Cox
produced by Bill Dare
28:06, 26353, S
14-Sep-2001 5-4
never broadcast due to 9/11 World Trade Center
attack
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07-Dec-2001
6-1
People of Great Britain. This is your Prime Minister
(victorious grin triumphant, forehead, brooding
chancellor) amplified to distinguish from other
episodes starting with with same/similar phrase
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:04, 26314, S
14-Dec-2001
6-2
Dead Ringers. OK, OK, you’re gentlemen of the
press. Welcome to the White House for this
historic joint press conference by the two leaders
of the free world George W Bush and Tony Blair.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:06, 26345, S
21-Dec-2001
6-3
Ah, Mr President. Can we stop looking for it now? Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
27:43, 25995, S
28-Dec-2001
special
Best of 2001, part one Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:15, 26496, S
29-Dec-2001
special
Best of 2001, part two Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
27:50, 26098, S
04-Jan-2002
6-4
BBC Radio Four. I’m Charlotte Green. Coming up
after the news, there’s another chance to hear
Quote Unquote, unfortunately.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:09, 26403, S
11-Jan-2002
6-5
People of Britain, my visit to the Indian
subcontinent was a major breakthrough.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
28:13, 26454, S
19-Apr-2002
7-1
You join us on a very solemn day...
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Mario Stilianides
27:49, 26088, S
26-Apr-2002 7-2
And now on Radio Four, it’s time for The Archers
where Brian is in for a bit of a shock from
Shiobhan,
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:12, 26449, S
03-May-2002 7-3
On the week he’s celebratified such an important
millstone. I am recording this personal message to
Tony Blair.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:09, 26402, S
10-May-2002 7-4
Yes, you join me John Motram, here at a packed
press conference where Sven-Goran, in fact
very much Ericson, is about to name his squad
for the World Cup
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Stefano Paolini
produced by Bill Dare
27:28, 25752, S
11-Jun-2002
special
Dead Ringers. The Golden Jubilee Special
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Bill Dare
27:05, 25346, S
16-Aug-2002
8-1
BBC Radio 4. I’m Brian Perkins. Coming up next is
the Dead Ringers Edinburgh special. That’s special
in the same way all the other Edinburgh Radio 4
shows are special. There’ll be a couple of reference
to deep fried Mars Bars, plus the obligatory
anti-English jokes, obviously thrown in by the producer
so the haggis munchers in the audience can laugh
their heads off like the retarded jocks they are.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Brian Bowles
produced by Bill Dare
27:43, 25997, S
23-Aug-2002 8-2
People of Britain, this is your Prime Minister, relaxed
denim shirt, enjoying my holidays tan, sunburnt bald
patch.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Bill Dare
26:36, 24952, S
1 loud static
burst
30-Aug-2002 8-3
My fellow Americans, it has now become clear that
we stand alone with our plans for ground inventory
of Iraq…
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Bill Dare
27:56, 26199, S
06-Sep-2002 8-4
People of Britain, I speak to you today to tell you
that we have no option but to act against the
dangerous power crazed leader who believes he
is above the law.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Bill Dare
27:53, 26143, S
27-Dec-2002
special
Festive compilation of the best of 2002 Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:03, 26310, S
10-Jan-2003
9-1
BBC Radio 4. I’m Charlotte Green. We’d like to
apologise to listeners…
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Katie Tyrell
27:49, 19560, S
17-Jan-2003 9-2
People of Britain, this is your Prime Minister,
determined hand gesture, focused forehead,
embarrassing plum suit
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Katie Tyrell
28:12, 26443, S
24-Jan-2003 9-3
I wanna be the first to congratulate you Mr
President. It’s a great leap forward in technology.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Katie Tyrell
27:48, 26071, S
31-Jan-2003 9-4
Where must my quest take me o wise wizard
Gandalf?
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Katie Tyrell
28:03, 26299, S
05-Sep-2003
10-1
So Abdul. What reaction has there been to my
latest taped message of hatred in the West?
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
27:44, 13004, S
12-Sep-2003 10-2
BBC Radio 4. I'm Lord Lucan (Laughs) That's
right. Here I am. It was me all along. I didn't mean
to do the nanny. It was an accident.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:13, 13234, S
19-Sep-2003 10-3
People of Britain. (bad aura forehead, paranoid
hand gesture, grinding teeth). In the wake of
criticism from the Hutton inquiry...
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:10, 13204, S
26-Sep-2003 10-4
People of Britain. I hope you appreciate (grinding
teeth, don't hit me hand gesture, clinically
depressed bald spot) how I've agonised over the
choice of my new director of communications.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
27:53, 26143, S
03-Oct-2003 10-5
People of Britain. (Oh I do hate to be beside the
seaside grimace, hate Gordon Brown hand gesture,
looking over his shoulder underpants)
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides
28:13, 26467, S
23-Jan-2004
special The Best of Dead Ringers 1
Well time now to grill the headlines over a live
flame
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Mario Stilianides,
Bill Dare, Katie Tyrell
27:49, 13046, S
30-Jan-2004 special The Best of Dead Ringers 2
Hello welcome to Film at One
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell, Kate Robbins,
Alistair McGowan
produced by Mario Stilianides,
Bill Dare, Katie Tyrell
27:31, 25807, S
06-Feb-2004 special The Best of Dead Ringers 3
BBC Radio Four, I'm Charlotte Green, now with a
dry reef top sheet for added comfort.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell, Simon Lipson,
Alistair McGowan
produced by Mario Stilianides,
Bill Dare, Katie Tyrell
28:04, 26324, S
13-Feb-2004 special The Best of Dead Ringers 4
BBC Radio Four, I'm Charlotte Green, my body's too
bootylicious for you.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell, Kate Robinson,
Alistair McGowan
produced by Mario Stilianides,
Bill Dare, Katie Tyrell
27:41, 12980, S
20-Feb-2004 special The Best of Dead Ringers 5
It's 10 minutes past the point when time and space
can join
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell, Alistair McGowan
produced by Mario Stilianides,
Bill Dare, Katie Tyrell
28:05, 26232, S
27-Feb-2004 special The Best of Dead Ringers 6
This is BBC Radio Four. In half an hour, The Archers.
But before that, if you've missed the week's papers...

Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell, Simon Lipson,
Alistair McGowan
produced by Mario Stilianides,
Bill Dare, Katie Tyrell
28:06, 26356, S
30-Aug-2004
special Dead Ringers from the Pleasance, Edinburgh.
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Katie Tyrell
27:16, 12790, S
16-Sep-2005
11-1
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Katie Marsden
28:19, 26552, S
23-Sep-2005 11-2
Warwick Arts Centre
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Kevin Connelly, Phil Cornwell
produced by Katie Marsden
27:46, 26042, S
30-Sep-2005 11-3
New Theatre, Cardiff
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Katie Marsden
27:52, 26126, S
07-Oct-2005
11-4
Hull City Hall
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly
produced by Katie Marsden
27:47, 26058, S
14-Oct-2005 11-5
The Anvil, Basinstoke
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Katie Marsden
27:51, 26118, S
21-Oct-2005 11-6
Rex Cinema, Birkhamstead
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Katie Marsden
28:07, 26238, S
15-May-2007
special
Tony Blair Special
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens,
Mark Perry, Kevin Connelly,
Phil Cornwell
produced by Katie Tyrell
28:08, 26393, S
23-Jul-2014 trailer
Trailer for the Return of Dead Ringers

0:29, 457, S
30-Jul-2014 12-1
BBC Radio 4, I'm Neil Nunes.  If my voice
were any lower
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan
Wisbey, Lewis MacLeod,
Debra Stevenson
Producer: Bill Dare
27:49, 26084, S
06-Aug-2014
12-2
You're listening to Today with John Humphrys
and Jim Naughtie
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan
Wisbey, Lewis MacLeod,
Debra Stevenson
Producer: Bill Dare
27:33, 25836, S
13-Aug-2014 12-3
You're listening to Today with James Naughtie
and Evan Davis. After 7 we'll be discussing
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan
Wisbey, Lewis MacLeod,
Debra Stevenson
Producer: Bill Dare
28:09, 26403, S
20-Aug-2014 12-4
You're listening to Today with James Naughtie
and Evan Davis, the Ren and Stimpy of Radio 4
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan
Wisbey, Lewis MacLeod,
Debra Stevenson
Producer: Bill Dare
27:41, 25965, S
27-Aug-2014 12-5
Hello and welcome to Scotland Decides
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan
Wisbey, Lewis MacLeod,
Debra Stevenson
Producer: Bill Dare
28:02, 26287, S
03-Sep-2014
12-6
Youre listening to Today with John Humphrys and
Jim Naughtie. No time for our names John
Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan
Wisbey, Lewis MacLeod,
Debra Stevenson
Producer: Bill Dare
27:45, 26016, S

Documentaries and Collateral Material
Date
Title
Cast
Parameters
BBC R4
26-Dec-2002
Meet the Dead Ringers    57:35, 13499, M