''Edge Falls'' is a
BBC Radio 4
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comedy set in a
retail park
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written by
Paul Barnhill
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and
Neil Warhurst
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, starring
Mark Benton
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and
Sarah Lancashire
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(series 1 only).
Cast
* Mick -
Mark Benton
Mark Benton (born 16 November 1965) is an English actor and television presenter known for his roles as Eddie in '' Early Doors'', Howard in '' Northern Lights'' and Martin Pond in ''Barbara''. Benton has also starred in the BBC One school-based ...
* Sonya -
Sarah Lancashire
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Frances Barber
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(Series 2)
* Rez -
Emil Marwa
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His father is an Indian Kenyan Sikh and his mother is of Norwegian descent. Emil was brought up in London, ...
* Valerie -
Sarah Hadland
* Colin -
Anthony Glennon
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* Milosh -
John Dougall /
Stephen Critchlow
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(Series 2)
* Tina - Jasmine Callan
The authors, Paul Barnhill and Neil Warhurst, also appear as important extra characters in most episodes.
Episodes
A total of eleven episodes were aired across two series.
Series 1
Series 2
References
External links
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*{{British Comedy Guide, radio, edge_falls
2007 radio programme debuts
BBC Radio comedy programmes
BBC Radio 4 programmes