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The Shuttleworths

Comic series following the lives of Sheffield's favourite singer-songwriter John Shuttleworth and his family. Written and performed by Graham Fellows.

Radio 4,38 episodes

Episodes

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Series 6
Rusty's Party
John Shuttleworth is back and preparing to go to a party.
01 Dec 2022,28 mins
Series 6
All's well that begins badly
John Shuttleworth’s agent is threatening to retire. Who will secure John's petrol money?
08 Dec 2022,28 mins
Series 5
Tale of a Toaster
John locates a fancy new toaster on the internet, but will he be outbid?
12 May 2010,15 mins
Series 5
Smells Like White Spirit
Ken asks John to write a pop song for a star, but his DIY duties get in the way.
19 May 2010,15 mins
Series 5
A Gig With Billy Joel
John spurns an unpaid gig in a remote village hall, but a parking space causes a rethink.
26 May 2010,13 mins
Series 5
How's Your Nan
After enjoying some of Ken's takeaway pompadom (sic), John goes for his first ever curry.
02 Jun 2010,13 mins
Series 5
Picnic at Toadmouth Rock
John is keen to road-test his new cagoule on a birthday picnic, but Ken has other plans.
09 Jun 2010,13 mins
Series 5
Wishee Washee Day
Rain is forecast, but John's efforts to help Ken with his washing spark disaster.
16 Jun 2010,15 mins
Series 4
Cough in the Loft
When Mary sends John Shuttleworth up to the attic, it's the start of a digital quest.
13 Feb 2003,15 mins
Series 4
Chrome Alone
John Shuttleworth invites his sole agent Ken round to hear his new stereo system.
20 Feb 2003,15 mins
Series 4
A Moving Story
Just as John Shuttleworth's son Darren moves out, his sole agent Ken comes knocking.
27 Feb 2003,15 mins
Series 4
Scare in the Community
John Shuttleworth's worries over hidden dangers aren't shared by agent Ken or wife Mary.
06 Mar 2003,15 mins
Series 4
Every Cloud Has a Silver Wedding
When Joan Chitty calls around unexpectedly, John's silver wedding plans are thwarted.
13 Mar 2003,15 mins
Series 4
Hello, Hello, Hello
John Shuttleworth enters the age of the mobile phone, but is he fully future-prepared?
20 Mar 2003,15 mins
Series 3
Chic Ken
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth starts envying his agent Ken's bachelor lifestyle.
08 Oct 1997,15 mins
Series 3
Ping Pong Pangs
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth tackles a testing table tennis trauma.
15 Oct 1997,15 mins
Series 3
Radio Shuttleworth
John Shuttleworth starts a new station for Sheffield, but can he rely on Mary and Ken?
22 Oct 1997,15 mins
Series 3
Caravan Capers
While on a romantic break in Derbyshire, John and Mary discover a surprise guest.
29 Oct 1997,15 mins
Series 3
John Le Shuttle
When his agent Ken adopts a high-tech lifestyle, can John Shuttleworth keep up?
05 Nov 1997,15 mins
Series 3
Midsummer Madras
Mary thinks she has seen a mouse, so John Shuttleworth starts a musical investigation.
12 Nov 1997,15 mins
Series 2
Wireless Wanderings (Part 1)
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth takes Ken on a radio cruise.
28 Jun 1995,10 mins
Series 2
Wireless Wanderings (Part 2)
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth searches for a new time slot.
05 Jul 1995,10 mins
Series 2
The Birthday Bench
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth's present causes consternation for his agent Ken.
12 Jul 1995,15 mins
Series 2
John Dries Up
With the washing-up to be done, Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth needs inspiration.
19 Jul 1995,15 mins
Series 2
Shuttleworth Diplomacy
Sheffield singer John Shuttleworth sets out to be a nicer, more approachable person.
26 Jul 1995,10 mins
John Shuttleworth's Open Mind
UFOs
The Sheffield singer-songwriter investigates, with the help of guest Patrick Mower.
30 Mar 2006,30 mins
John Shuttleworth's Open Mind
Ghosts
The Sheffield singer-songwriter tries contacting the spirit world.
06 Apr 2006,30 mins
John Shuttleworth's Open Mind
Vampires
John goes in search of the blood-suckers of Whitby, with Fame Academy's Alistair Griffin.
13 Apr 2006,30 mins
John Shuttleworth's Open Mind
Fairies
Sheffield's premier singer-songwriter investigates Ken's surprising garden pond discovery.
20 Apr 2006,25 mins
John Shuttleworth's Open Mind
The Bermuda Triangle
Sheffield's premier singer-songwriter tries to solve the Atlantic Ocean mystery.
27 Apr 2006,25 mins