Patterson

An eight-part radio comedy series set at a quirky provincial university follows the misadventures of new English lecturer Andrew Patterson as he navigates eccentric colleagues, bizarre department crises, and the challenges of university life, all while trying to maintain his marriage. Created by Malcolm Bradbury and Christopher Bigsby, the series offers a humorous glimpse into academic chaos, featuring a cast including Lewis Fiander, Maureen Lipman, and Richard Vernon. Broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in 1981, this lively campus comedy blends wit, eccentric characters, and university antics.