He still hasn't any work, but Ed is finally able to able Ping's exhortations to "have a great weekend".

So he's enjoying weekendish things, like having a bath, and whistling.

The comical world of an author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive e-mail.

Starring Christopher Douglas.

Written by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.

Ed Reardon ...... Christopher Douglas
Fiona ...... Jenny Agutter
Olive ...... Stephanie Cole
Jaz Milvain ...... Philip Jackson
Pearl ...... Rita May
Ping ...... Barunka O'Shaughnessy
Post Office Clerk ...... Nicola Sanderson
Kourier (stet) ...... Dan Tetsell
Stan ...... Geoffrey Whitehead

Producer: Dawn Ellis

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2012. Show less