Call Jonathan Pie
Political journalist Jonathan Pie gets a radio phone-in show and as his personal and professional worlds collide we see why he's so incredibly angry about absolutely everything.
Episodes
8. So Long, and Thanks for all the Cash.
In the final episode, as an illustrious career comes to an end, there are new beginnings for all of the team. Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom Walker
With additional material from Nick Revell and Daniel Abelson
Jules ….. Lucy Pearman
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Roger ….. Nick Revell.
Agent ….. Daniel Abelson
The callers: Laura Shavin, Daniel Abelson and Ed Kear
Voiceover - Bob Sinfield
Newsreader - Rob Curling
Original Music - Jason ReadProducers: Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian Mayers
A Yada-Yada Audio production for BBC Radio 4
02/05/25•28m 8s
7. Japanese Whisky
Jules and Pie find themselves trapped together with just a bottle of whisky for company. What can go wrong?Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom Walker
With additional material from Nick Revell and Daniel Abelson
Jules ….. Lucy Pearman
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Roger ….. Nick Revell.
Agent ….. Daniel Abelson
Alice .... Emily Houghton
The callers: Ed Kear, Laura Shavin and Daniel Abelson.
Original music by Jason Read.
Voiceover Bob Sinfield
Newsreader Rob CurlingProducers: Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian Mayers
A Yada-Yada Audio production for BBC Radio 4
02/05/25•35m 24s
6.Identity Crisis
As the team face the pain and pitfalls of diversity training, Pie’s prejudices are painfully exposed. Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom Walker.
With additional material from Nick Revell and Daniel Abelson
Alice …..Emily Houghton
Jules ….. Lucy Pearman
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Roger ….. Nick Revell
Agent ...Daniel AbelsonThe callers: Laura Shavin, Daniel Abelson, Ellie Dobing and Ed Kear
Original music ...Jason Read.
Voiceover ..... Bob Sinfield
Newsreader .... Rob CurlingProducers: Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian Mayers
A Yada-Yada Audio production for BBC Radio 4
02/05/25•36m 23s
5. Strictly Moscow
The whole team are shocked when Pie has to defend a past mistake that comes back to haunt him. But Pie’s agent has some tantalising news.Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom Walker.
With additional material from Nick Revell and Daniel Abelson
Jules ….. Lucy Pearman
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Roger ….. Nick Revell
Agent ….. Daniel AbelsonThe callers: Laura Shavin, Daniel Abelson and Ed Kear
Producers: Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian Mayers
A Yada-Yada Audio production for BBC Radio 4
25/04/25•33m 51s
4. Great British News
Pie's on-air nemesis proves to be a seductive presence in the flesh. Sam shows increasingly worrying signs of going over to the dark side. With Nitin Ganatra.Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom Walker.
With additional material by Nick Revell and Daniel AbelsonAsh ….. Nitin Ganatra
Jules ….. Lucy Pearman
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Roger ….. Nick Revell.
Alison ….. Izzy HollewandProducers Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian MayersA Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
28/03/25•37m 44s
3. Arise Sir Roger
The first four episodes of Call Jonathan Pie series 2 are now available on BBC Sounds, subscribe to be alerted when new episodes in the series are released.Roger has secret reasons for desperately trying to rein Pie in as he gives Britain’s most famous family a right royal kicking. Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom Walker.
With additional material from Nick Revell and Daniel Abelson
Jules ….. Lucy Pearman
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Roger ….. Nick Revell.The callers; Laura Shavin, Daniel Abelson, Ed Kear, Sarah Gabriel , Willow Bennison and Adam Byron.Producers Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian Mayers
A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
28/03/25•33m 36s
2. A Strange Musk
The first four episodes of Call Jonathan Pie series 2 are now available on BBC Sounds, subscribe to be alerted when new episodes in the series are released.Whilst Pie discusses issues surrounding the billionaire class the entire team must deal with the fallout of Pie’s dodgy tummy. Meanwhile Sam is showing worrying signs: namely, thinking for himself. Special guest appearance from Dermot O’Leary.Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom Walker.
With additional material from Nick Revell and Daniel Abelson
Jules ….. Lucy Pearman
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Roger ….. Nick Revell.
Special Guest …. Dermot O’LearyThe callers; Daniel Abelson, Ed Kear, Sarah Gabriel, Willow Bennison, Adam Byron, and Laura Shavin.Producers Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian Mayers
A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
28/03/25•33m 10s
1. An Abusive Auntie
The first four episodes of Call Jonathan Pie series 2 are now available on BBC Sounds, subscribe to be alerted when new episodes in the series are released.Frustrated call-show host Jonathan Pie is back along with his trusted team – Pie’s finding the daily grind difficult and the team have all become as disillusioned with the world as he has. The new series kicks off with a discussion about the BBC licence fee, or at least it was supposed to. It soon becomes clear however that Pie must answer for past mistakes. Call Jonathan Pie is written and performed by Tom Walker.
With additional material by Nick Revell and Daniel Abelson
Jules ….. Lucy Pearman
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Roger ….. Nick Revell.
The callers; Adam Byron, Laura Shavin, Daniel Abelson, Sarah Gabriel and Ed KearProducers Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian Mayers
A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
28/03/25•31m 55s
Trailer
Jonathan Pie returns to the airwaves with his phone-in show. What could possibly go wrong?
26/03/25•40s
American Dream: Part 2
Pie’s rival has mysteriously fallen ill and Pie is unleashed live across America. On air he battles Democrats and Republicans abroad whilst navigating the BBC's ridiculously stringent impartiality rules. Off-air the team must pull together to hide some dark secrets from Roger. Written and performed by Tom Walker.
Additional material by Daniel Abelson and Will FrankenJules …. Lucy Pearman.
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Roger ….. Nick Revell
Callers ….. Maria Shehata, Will Franken, Benjamin Davis, Daniel Abelson, Willow Bennison and Ed Kear
Original Music ..... Jason Read
Voiceover ..... Bob Sinfield
Producer ….. Alison Vernon-Smith
Executive Producer ….. Julian Mayers
Production Co Ordinator ….. Ellie Dobing
A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
25/10/24•36m 53s
American Dream: Part 1
In the first of two US election specials Pie (Tom Walker) is tackling the thorny issue of democracy and is quickly derailed. As he takes his usual balanced (not) approach to the US presidential candidates Jules (Lucy Pearman) dangles a juicy carrot. There’s a big gig in the offing; if only he can stop ranting about one of the candidates. Can you guess which one? Written and performed by Tom Walker.
Additional material by Daniel Abelson and Will FrankenJules …. Lucy Pearman.
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Roger ….. Nick Revell
Callers ….. Rosie Holt, Ellile Dobing, Daniel Abelson, Will Franken and Ed Kear
Original Music ....Jason Read
Voiceover .... Bob Sinfield.
Producer ….. Alison Vernon-Smith
Executive Producer ….. Julian Mayers
Production Co-Ordinator ….. Ellie Dobing
A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Radio 4
25/10/24•35m 46s
General Election Special
Having endured weeks of impossibly restrictive BBC election guidelines, Jonathan Pie is looking forward to election day and an end to all the madness. But first he has to persuade an apathetic Sam that not 'all parties are the same' and to actually go out and vote. Written and performed by Tom WalkerCast:
Jonathan Pie ….. Tom Walker
Sam ….. Aqib Khan
Caller ….. Ellie DobingProducers …. Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian MayersA Yada-Yada Audio production for BBC Radio 4
26/06/24•14m 23s
10: The Environment
Pie is running late with a child in tow. For various reasons, Pie has to juggle fatherly duties whilst hosting a late night phone-in show. The subject for the evening is The Environment. What starts as a rather light-hearted discussion soon descends into an angry an emotional plea for us to stop setting light to things that help us all to breathe. Pie’s sign off at the end of the show contravenes all sorts of broadcasting standards, but he doesn’t seem to care. Will Roger?Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
Sam ..... Aqib Khan
Roger ..... Nick Revell
Sandra .... Liz White
Conrad ..... Dash
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling
Callers ... .Daniel Abelson, Cole Anderson-James, Adam Byron,
Writer ..... Tom Walker
Script Editor ..... Nick Revell
Producer ..... Alison Vernon-Smith
Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
Original music composed by Jason Read
Additional music Leighton James HouseA Yada-Yada Audio Production
11/08/23•33m 12s
9: NHS
It’s Pie’s birthday and he’s really rather depressed about it. Until that is Roger shows up with egg on his face. Literally. The show's topic is the state of the NHS but Pie seems obsessed with old age and death. When he is forced to reflect on his experiences of lockdown we discover that he had a more miserable time than most. Later he finally gets the chance to interview a junior health minister. Can he step up?Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
Sam ..... Aqib Khan
Roger ..... Nick Revell
Agent ..... Daniel Abelson
Minister ..... Liz White
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling
Callers ... Ellie Dobing, Sarah Gabriel, Thanyia Moore, Jonathan Tafler.
Writer ..... Tom Walker
Script Editor ..... Nick Revell
Producers ..... Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian Mayers
Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
Original music composed by Jason Read
Additional music Leighton James House
A Yada-Yada Audio Production.
04/08/23•39m 18s
8: Drugs
Pie is doing a phone-in show about drugs policy in the UK, a subject he knows absolutely nothing about. He enlists the help of Sam to guide him through the country’s drug culture. When Pie’s narcissistic coke-fuelled agent pops in, things take a turn for the bizarre and he ends the evening knowing a lot more about drugs than he did at the start. Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
Sam ..... Aqib Khan
Roger ..... Nick Revell
Agent ..... Daniel Abelson
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling
Callers ... Daniel Abelson, Ed Kear, Nick Revell, Thanyia Moore and Jonathan Tafler.
Writer ..... Tom Walker
Special thanks to Julie Smith and Peter Burns
Script Editor ..... Nick Revell
Producer ..... Alison Vernon-Smith
Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
Executive Producer ..... Julian Mayers
Sound Designer ..... Julian Mayers
Original music composed by Jason Read
Additional music Leighton James HouseA Yada-Yada Audio Production
28/07/23•37m 21s
7: Comedy
When Pie says a very bad word in a meeting he is asked to apologise. Instead of doing just that however, he decides that it was “just a joke” and that he is a victim of cancel culture. He then hijacks the entire show to discuss the state of free speech in comedy. When Jules and Roger both implore him to apologise he is enraged even further. Can Jules persuade him to stop being a tit in time for him to save his job? Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
Sam ..... Aqib Khan
Roger ..... Nick Revell
Agent ..... Daniel Abelson
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling
Callers ... .Daniel Abelson, Adam Byron, Jonathan Tafler, and Emma Thornett
Writer ..... Tom Walker
Script Editor ..... Nick Revell
Producers ..... Alison Vernon-Smith andJulian Mayers
Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
Original music composed by Jason Read
Additional music Leighton James House
A Yada-Yada Audio Production.
21/07/23•34m 47s
6: Women
When Roger warns Pie that he must widen his demographic, Pie decides to dedicate an entire show to “women’s issues”. Pie’s combative and contrary style does not suit the topic and Pie is taught a lesson or two by the female callers. Jules also gets involved by threatening Pie with quite serious bodily harm if he doesn’t shut his “rancid instant-coffee stinking mouth”. Pie is dismayed as he never touches instant coffee.
Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
Sam ..... Aqib Khan
Roger ..... Nick Revell
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling
Callers ... Ellie Dobing, Sarah Gabriel, Thanyia Moore and Emma Thornett.
Writer ..... Tom Walker
Script Editor ..... Nick Revell
Producers ..... Alison Vernon-Smith
and Julian Mayers
Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
Original music composed by Jason Read
Additional music Leighton James HouseA Yada-Yada Audio Production.
14/07/23•34m 47s
5: Online
Pie’s agent advises him to get on social media to help him garner a younger fanbase. Out of his comfort zone, Pie soon gains a troll…the mysterious Mr “O”. Who could that be? Meanwhile Roger asks Sam to help him clean up his work laptop because it’s full of evidence of Roger’s “extra-curricular activities”. The revelations about Roger are matched by what the team finds out about Jules. Probably too much information all round. Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
Sam ..... Aqib Khan
Roger ..... Nick Revell
Agent ..... Daniel Abelson
Special guest... James O'Brien
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling
Callers ... Cole Anderson-James, Sarah Gabriel, Ed Kear, Thanyia Moore,
Writer ..... Tom Walker
Additional material ..... Sarah Gabriel
Script Editor ..... Nick Revell
Producers ..... Alison Vernon-Smith
and Julian Mayers
Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
Original music composed by Jason Read
Additional music Leighton James House
A Yada-Yada Audio Production.
07/07/23•36m 44s
4: Race
After a night of riots in Sam’s home town, Pie makes a stupid remark and Sam takes umbrage. Pie takes to the airwaves to prove his non-racist credentials, but ends up looking like a slice of Gammon on the side of the road. Sam and Pie make up and soon Jules is thinking that she herself might be a bit racist because she didn’t like a film that Sam likes. It's all gets a bit silly really. Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
Sam ..... Aqib Khan
Roger ..... Nick Revell
Agent ..... Daniel Abelson
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling
Callers ... Cole Anderson-James, Ellie Dobing, Sarah Gabriel, Ed Kear, Hope Leslie, Thanyia Moore and Jonathan Tafler
Writer ..... Tom Walker
Script Editor ..... Nick Revell
Additional Material ..... Daniel Abelson
Producers..... Alison Vernon-Smith
and Julian Mayers
Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
Original music composed by Jason Read
Additional music Leighton James House
A Yada-Yada Audio Production.
30/06/23•38m 1s
3: Brexit
Much to Pie’s horror it has been decided that the opening show should be about Brexit. Pie has, quite frankly had it up to the back teeth with Brexit. He has a go at callers from both sides of the debate but Jules suspects something fishy and confronts Pie about his voting history. This does not go down well! Gauntlet thrown down, Pie takes to the airwaves to deliver an epic rant about Brexit that will end them all. He sincerely hopes.Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
Sam ..... Aqib Khan
Roger ..... Nick Revell
Agent ..... Daniel Abelson
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling
Callers ... .Daniel Abelson, Adam Byron, Emma Thornett and Liz White
Writer ..... Tom Walker
Script Editor ..... Nick Revell
Producers ..... Alison Vernon-Smith
and Julian Mayers
Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
Original music composed by Jason Read
Additional music Leighton James HouseA Yada-Yada Audio Production.
23/06/23•37m 18s
2: Money
It’s Pie’s last night as guest host of the BBC’s flagship radio phone-in show. Pie is worried about money as he faces a moral and financial dilemma. He hijacks the show and uses the platform to air his frank views on the privately educated elite. He causes quite a stir, much to Roger’s (Pie’s boss’s) delight. Jules’s day however is about to get a lot worse.Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
Sam ..... Aqib Khan
Roger ..... Nick Revell
Agent ..... Daniel Abelson
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling
Callers ... .Daniel Abelson, Adam Byron, Bryony Corrigan and Liz White
Writer ..... Tom Walker
Script Editor ..... Nick Revell
Producers ..... Alison Vernon-Smith
and Julian Mayers
Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
Original music composed by Jason Read
Additional music Leighton James House
A Yada-Yada Audio Production.
16/06/23•36m 6s
1: The BBC
Jonathan Pie (Tom Walker) is roped in last minute to host BBC radio's most popular phone-in show. Basically there's no one else available. Out of his depth and up to his neck in it, Pie manages to just about hold it together. He muses on the state of the BBC and in one breath is singing its praises and in the next he tears into it with his usual gusto. Jonathan Pie ..... Tom Walker
Jules ..... Lucy Pearman
Sam ..... Aqib Khan
Roger ..... Nick Revell
Agent ..... Daniel Abelson
Voiceovers ..... Bob Sinfield and Rob Curling
Callers ... .Daniel Abelson, Adam Byron, Bryony Corrigan. Writer ..... Tom Walker
Script Editor ..... Nick Revell
Producers ..... Alison Vernon-Smith and Julian Mayers
Production Coordinator ..... Ellie Dobing
Original music composed by Jason Read
Additional music Leighton James HouseA Yada-Yada Audio Production.
09/06/23•33m 1s
Trailer
Political journalist Jonathan Pie gets a radio phone-in show and as his personal and professional worlds collide we see why he's so incredibly angry.
02/06/23•1m 47s