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2. Lightning Strike

Episode 2 of 5

Jim has been struck by lightning. Literarily, or so he thinks. Comedy drama starring Paul Ritter and Sophie Thompson.

Ideas man Jim has been struck by lightning.

Quite literarily, or so he thinks.

Realising that everyone has a novel locked inside of them, he has miraculously discovered the key.

Comedy-drama by Tony Grounds.

Jim ...... Paul Ritter
Iris ...... Marcia Warren
Kath ...... Sophie Thompson

Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2013.

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15 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Oct 2026 03:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

Jim Paul Ritter
Iris Marcia Warren
Kath Sophie Thompson
Shop Assistant Will Howard
Director Sasha Yevtushenko

Broadcasts

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