The Workin's of Perkins: The Radio Life of Geoffrey Perkins

When British comedy stalwart Geoffrey Perkins died suddenly in 2008 aged 55, he left behind a legacy of programmes that few can equal.

He was involved in ground-breaking TV productions like Spitting Image, Father Ted and The Fast Show. He also kick-started the careers of the likes of Ben Elton and Harry Enfield.

However, Perkins' roots were in radio.

His friend and colleague Angus Deayton presents this 3 hour tribute to the producer, writer and performer:

Showcase featuring:

* Radio Active * Series 1 Ep 2/6: Bedrock (Mike Flex Breakfast Show)

National Local Radio Station Radio Acitive offers advice for nuclear war plus guests Status Quid.
Stars Geoffrey Perkins, Angus Deayton, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens and Philip Pope.
From 1981.

* Hordes of the Things * Episode 1/4:

The kingdom of Albion is in peril. Andrew Marshall and John Lloyd's epic
Tolkien parody with Paul Eddington, Miriam Margolyes and Simon Callow. From 1980.

* Legal, Decent, Honest and Truthful * Series 1 Ep 1/6:

Ken Handley pitches to a motorway services chain.
Advertising satire starring Martin Jarvis and Wendy Richard.
From 1982

* Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts * The Communications Experts
* Ernest Fontwell Versus The Experts * The Holiday Experts

How to beat the fiends in white coats and overalls at their own game.
Two episodes of this sitcom starring Frank Thornton and Patsy Rowlands.
From 1979.

* The 27-Year Itch * Series 2: Ep 1/6 The Family That Stays Together Lives Apart

Marital mayhem comedy.
Starring Hugh Paddick and Betty Marsden.
From 1980.

* The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy * The Secondary Phase (6/6) Fit The Twelth

Arthur and Zaphod learn some unpalatable home truths.
Starring Peter Jones.
From 1980.

Producer: Mik Wilkojc

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in January 2010.