Pod Almighty: The Dave Podmore Story

Newman, Nick

Douglas, Chris

Nickolds, Andrew

Biographies & Memoirs

SIMON SCHUSTER (TRADE DIVISION)

Ed Reardon (played by Christopher Douglas) is a failed writer, fare-dodger, and master of the abusive email. Living with his cat in a one-bedroom flat, this bearded divorcee grumbles at a modern world seemingly run by 12-year-olds, while churning out books such as Jane Seymour’s Household Hints and Pet Peeves (to pay the bills) and trying to live off the royalties of his 1982 episode of Tenko (£17 per annum). We track Ed’s attempts to gain the literary success he feels is due in this painfully funny and extraordinarily clever sitcom. Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, Ed Reardon’s Week includes marvelous supporting roles from Stephanie Cole, John Fortune, and Sally Hawkins. Ed Reardon’s Week was voted Best Radio Programme by the Broadcasting Press Guild.
3 CDs. 3 hrs.

Ed Reardon's Week: The Complete First Series

Literature & Fiction

Douglas, Christopher

Humor & Satire

BBC Books

Ed Reardon (Christopher Douglas)—author, pipe smoker, fare-dodger, and master of the abusive email—returns for a fourth series. In these six episodes, Ed surprises the literary world by still being alive and finding romance. He also, finally, comes up with a once-in-a-lifetime idea—but then loses it. And in the last episode, 'Trimarans That Pass in the Night', love is in the air for Ed. But it’s far from plain sailing. Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, this complete fourth series of Ed Reardon's Week includes guest appearances by Morwenna Banks and Geoffrey McGivern. Ed Reardon's Week was voted Best Radio Programme by the Broadcasting Press Guild.3 CDs. 3 hrs.

Ed Reardon's Week: The Complete Fourth Series

Ed Reardon's Week

This hilarious fictional diary tracks the world of Ed Reardon and his flawed attempts to escape poverty and gain the literary success that is surely his due. A writer and liver of life at the cutting edge, Ed resides in a one-bedroom flat over a hairdresser's in Berkhamsted, where he has lived on his own since his family left him. His first, and only, published novel was bought by Hollywood and turned into a movie in the mid-70's. Though stuck in a career rut with a growing pile of rejection slips, Ed remains stubbornly optimistic. He may only own one pair of pants and a seven-figure Amazon sales ranking, but no writer knows more about stealing his agent's stationery than Ed.

Simon Schuster(uk)

Ed Reardon, author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger, and master of the abusive email, attempts to survive in a world where the media seems to be run by idiots and lying charlatans. In these six episodes, Ed and Mary Potter are in a record breaking second month of partnership bliss. But work isn’t going so well: it's time for Ed to drag out the old jeans, buy a mobile phone, and cut 10 years off the CV as the new Head of New Media Development is a genuine 12-year-old. And after a run-in with the Head of Stakeholder Communications Engagement at a local council meeting, Ed finds himself in anger management classes. Plus, Jaz suggests that Ed revive one of his old stage shows, Educating Peter; Ed finds himself writing for a local lifestyle magazine when everyone at the agency goes on holiday; and a visit from his new grandson Smile inspires him to write a children's book. However, his daughter is not at all impressed with his flat. Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, Ed Reardon’s Week includes supporting roles from Stephanie Cole as Olive, John Fortune as Felix, and Barunka O’Shaughnessy as Ping. Ed Reardon's Week was voted Best Radio Programme by the Broadcasting Press Guild.3 CDs. 2 hrs 48 mins.

Ed Reardon's Week: The Complete Fifth Series

Ed Reardon, author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive email, attempts to survive in a world where the media seems to be run by idiots and lying charlatans. In these six episodes, Ed is now a happily-retired author. Not only that but he's well fed, warm, and happily ensconced in Berkhamsted's premier accommodation of choice for the financially distressed. He has a new member in his writing class, Clive, who is actually impressed by Ed's writing portfolio. But when an opportunity arises to go on a cruise with Jaz and the band, Ed takes up the offer in order to find creative reinvigoration at sea. In addition, Ed is a surprise hit when he takes part in a new Radio 4 "topical quiz with a tasty twist;" finds himself in the money when he sells most of his possessions to a themed wine bar owned by the lovely Violet Carson; and gets a job teaching grammar to some clumsy, apostrophe-ridden phishers. Meanwhile, Elgar finds fame when he becomes an internet hit with his blog. Could Elgar be a more successful writer than Ed? Quite probably. . . Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, Ed Reardon’s Week includes supporting roles from Stephanie Cole as Olive, John Fortune as Felix, and Barunka O'Shaughnessy as Ping. Ed Reardon's Week was voted Best Radio Programme by the Broadcasting Press Guild.3 CDs. 3 hrs.

Ed Reardon's Week: The Complete Sixth Series

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Radio 4’s most curmudgeonly author is back for a new series, complete with his trusty companion Elgar, his pipe, and his never ending capacity for scrimping and scraping at whatever scraps his agent, Ping, can offer him to keep body, mind, and cat together. In these four episodes, austerity has hit Ed hard. But things may be looking up as he starts working with the most disturbingly fresh and mesmerizingly compelling voice of his generation, Ben Herbert, and finds himself employed on a corporate video along with director and old sparring partner Jaz Milvane. He also enrolls on a writing course and learns a thing or two about setting up his very own Script Doctor service. Plus, Ed finds himself in the middle of some sibling rivalry when Ping’s sister, Py, undertakes some work experience at the agency. Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, and guest starring Stephanie Cole as Olive, John Fortune as Felix, and Barunka O’Shaughnessy as Ping. 2 CDs, 120 minutes

Ed Reardon's Week: Series 7 (Episodes 1-4)

Radio

The complete Series 9 of the popular BBC Radio 4 comedy, starring Christopher Douglas as Ed Reardon. Ed Reardon, "the curmudgeon’s curmudgeon," leads us through the ups and downs of his week in this ninth series of the award-winning radio sitcom, written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds. In these six episodes, Ed writes a personal statement and applies for a proper job, finds himself becoming the oldest intern in town (and sharing an office with Ping), and pens a script for Jaz Milvain's latest movie. In addition, he enrolls in a clinical trial, takes up a professorship at a prestigious writing retreat, and shows off his general knowledge in a radio quiz. As he continues his quest for literary success, Ed must draw on all his talents as a freelancer and freeloader to keep body and soul together (and trusty companion Elgar in "Value" catfood). But is his luck changing at last? Christopher Douglas stars as Ed, with Jenny Agutter, Stephanie Cole, Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman, Barunka O’Shaughnessy, and Geoffrey Whitehead.

Ed Reardon's Week: Series 9: Six Episodes of the BBC Radio 4 Sitcom

Christopher Douglas stars as Ed Reardon in the complete Series 10 of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy series. Ed Reardon—hack writer, pipe smoker, fare-dodger, and master of the abusive email—returns in the radio sitcom, written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds. Starring Christopher Douglas as Ed with a supporting cast including Stephanie Cole, Philip Jackson, Alison Steadman, Geoffrey Whitehead, and Barunka O’Shaughnessy. Duration: 3 hours approx.

Ed Reardon's Week: Series 10: Six Episodes of the BBC Radio 4 Sitcom

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