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Rudy's Rare RecordsSeries 1
Episode 3 of 4

Three generations collide - with Grandad's part-time career as a DJ in jeopardy. Stars Lenny Henry. From March 2008.

Grandad's part-time career as a DJ is in jeopardy.

The collisions of life for Grandad Rudy, father Adam and son Richie living crammed together over an old record store in Birmingham.

Starring Lenny Henry, Joe Jacobs and Larrington Walker.

Generational sitcom written by Danny Robins and Dan Tetsell.

From an original idea by Lenny Henry.

Adam Sharpe ...... Lenny Henry
Richie Sharp ...... Joe Jacobs
Rudy Sharpe ...... Larrington Walker
Tasha ...... Natasha Godfrey
Clifton ...... Jeffery Kissoon
Alison ...... Tracy-Ann Oberman
DJ Karel ...... Andrew Brooke
Landlord ...... Gresby Nash
Diabolicus ...... Adam de Ville

Producer: Lucy Armitage.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2008.

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30 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Jul 202422:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The Dream Warriors - My Definition of a Boombastic Jazz Style
US3 - Tukka Yoot's Riddim
Larrington Walker - Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine
Laurel Aitken - Boogie In My Bones
Cluett Johnson Orchestra - Hot Nosh
Roland Alphonso - On The Move
Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke

Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Mar 200818:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 11 May 200911:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sun 22 Nov 200922:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Mon 13 Dec 201008:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Mon 13 Dec 201022:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Thu 9 Aug 201223:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 25 Feb 201423:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 18 Feb 202023:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 9 Nov 202222:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 8 Jul 202422:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra