The Train at Platform 4


(4.4 étoiles; 12 critiques)

Comedy legends Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis bring a new sitcom to Radio 4, set in the claustrophobic carriages of a cross-country rail service. Our heroes are the long-suffering train crew who manage to scrape through every shift like a dysfunctional family – Train Manager Sam, First Class Stewards Noel and Gilbert, Catering Manager Dev, and Trolley Operator Tasha. The passengers are made up of a rolling roster of guest stars.

In various episodes, the crew faces challenges such as a maiden voyage with high hopes, a missing celebrity cat, and an anarchic party of school children. Each scenario brings its own chaos, from a bag falling from the luggage rack to a moral crisis over a reserved seat. With a mix of humor and relatable situations, this series captures the essence of train travel.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapitres

Coffee 27:20
Cat 27:45
Bag 27:09
Gilbert 27:19
See It, Say It, Sorted 27:41
Get a Room 27:00
Is This Your Seat 27:02
Smart Train 27:19

Critiques

Good comedy


(5 étoiles)

Good traditional comedy with well-defined personalities who come through pretty clearly on the radio. Wish there were more than four episodes.

Fake Laughter


(2 étoiles)

If it was funny this laughing would still be ridiculous. Mostly dull and inane.

Hilarious but not for kids


(4.5 étoiles)

Wish it lasted longer

Third time listening! Hilarious


(5 étoiles)

Would love to see more of these BBC comedy radio programs added to LibriVox