Victoria Station

The complete Series 1 and 2 of the historical drama set in a bustling Midlands railway station in the Victorian era In these two series, set on selected dates in January 1895 and December 1896, we follow the day-to-day shenanigans of Bridgford station master Joe Braddock and his staff, along with a motley crew of passengers and passers-by. Each episode is a self-contained drama, as well as telling the ongoing story of the crises and challenges tackled by the team, and their rivalries, enmities, friendships and burgeoning romances. As Series 1 begins, a goods train is derailed - just as a VIP visitor is about to arrive. As the crew scramble to clear the line, it becomes evident that the accident has damaged the Sherwood Tunnel: and something sinister lurks within. When a man is found dead, a public inquiry is launched - and as a second disaster looms, Signalman Fred Roberts fights to clear his name... In Series 2, newly promoted Regional Superintendent Archibald Cripps is hatching a plot to replace Joe as Station Manager. Adding to Joe's worries are a painful tooth, pickpockets, fare-dodgers and his daughter Josie's relationship with porter Jack Robson. But when a train gets stuck in a snowdrift, with a young pregnant woman on board, it's up to Joe and his rescue party to save the day - even if it means getting fired... Written by Steve Chambers (HighLites), these gentle, engaging plays take us back to a bygone age of travel, when the railways ruled the roost. They star Sean Baker as Joe Braddock, with a full cast including Philip Jackson, Christopher Scott, Julia Ford, Colleen Prendergast, Pauline Letts and John Hartley. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 4 January-1 February 1995 (Series 1), 27 November-18 December 1996 (Series 2) Credits Written by Steve Chambers Directed by David Hunter, Celia de Wolff and Marion Nancarrow Technical presentation by Richard Beadsmore, Keith Graham, David Blount, Tim Sturgeon, Ian Harker and Hilary Carruthers Cast Joe Braddock - Sean Baker Tidmarsh - Philip Jackson/Christopher Scott Josie - Julia Ford/Colleen Prendergast Ada - Pauline Letts Fred Roberts - John Hartley Mr Cripps/Moran/Woodcock - Gavin Muir Phoebe - Becky Hindley Sydney - Tom Bevan Jackson - Joshua Towb/Chris Pavlo Wheeler - Tom Knight/Keith Drinkel Robson - Lloyd Notice/Robert Harper Mrs Brook Hammond - Frances Jeater General Booth/Blind man - Michael Tudor Barnes Parkin - Michael Tudor Barnes/Stephen Thorne Girl thief/Sheena - Deborah Berlin Professor Geider - David Collings McCarthy - Ian Masters Lydia - Geraldine Fitzgerald Hancock - Nicholas Collett/Alex Lowe Ellen Davison - Annabel Mullion Sarah - Elizabeth Anson Crippled John - Ronald Herdman Russian acrobat - David B Miller Reverend Sentence/Dr Keeble - George Parsons Meat porter - Ian Peck Purvis - Oliver Senton Nellie - Jane Slavin Hall/Mr Newton - Peter Whitman Sheena MacDonald - Deborah Berlin Mrs MacDonald/Miss Walker - Jilly Bond Mr MacDonald - Peter Yapp Dr Pettigrew - David Holt Tuffnell/Mr Alcock - Don McCorkindale Sir James Chettle/Ridley - Stephen Thorne Mrs Peabody - Joyce Gibbs Hickman - Tim Seely Jamie - Ian Taylor Captain Hargreaves - Mark Bonnar Bishop - James Taylor Bert - Peter Gunn Colonel Smithers-Jenkins/Holbrook/Farmer White/Mr Jenkins - Ioan Meredith Florrie - Amanda Gordon Flora - Tracy Wiles Mrs Ellen Scrimshaw - Ann Beach Dr Marie Pascal - Alice Arnold Harry - James Daley Dora - Ashley Moore Paper Seller - Kim Wall Janet/Jane Cakebread - Joanna Monro Mary - Adjoa Andoh Miss Joseph - Mary Roscoe Mrs Gunn/Lady Casterton - Shirley Dixon ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd