Party (radio series)

Party is a BBC Radio 4 sitcom. The show was written by Tom Basden and produced by Julia McKenzie. The show also starred Tom Basden alongside Tim Key, Jonny Sweet, Anna Crilly and Katy Wix. The series surrounds young idealists who want to get into British politics but are naïve and no idea how to.
Repeats of the series have also been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra.
Plot.
The five characters are in their early twenties, fresh from leaving university and wanting to get into politics. Simon is direct and finds himself arguing with Mel on many key points, though he also has a quick wit. Jared sees himself as the leader of the group, while also providing the meeting venue of a shed in his parents' garden. Mel also considers herself to be a leader figure and argues with Jared about the direction they should go, with her having a strong will. Phoebe is the optimist of the group, though is often somewhat naive. Duncan is the new arrival to the group and initially only invited due to his step father owning a printing company as well as believing that his first meeting with the group was his birthday party, and seen as dimwitted to the others. Meetings are held to discuss policy, though the group spends much time in conflict and getting little done.
Broadcast history.
The first series was aired in March 2010, with four episodes being broadcast. A second four-episode series followed in June 2011. The third and final series was broadcast in September 2012. All episodes have a runtime of thirty minutes.
After a six year break, a thirty minute Christmas Special was broadcast on 26 December 2018. A repeat also aired as part of the BBC Radio 4 Comedy of the Week on the 31 December 2018.
Episodes.
"The first series did not make use of episode titles."