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Do Nothing 'Til You Hear from Me (radio programme)

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Do Nothing 'Til You Hear from Me
GenreSitcom
Running time30 minutes
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Language(s)English
Home stationBBC Radio 4
Starring
Created byMarcus Powell
Written by
Produced byCarol Smith
Recording studioThe Drill Hall, London
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Websitewww.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01rqm37

Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me is a six-part BBC Radio 4 sitcom originally broadcast in 2004, written by British comic actor and writer Marcus Powell based on his Roy Diamond character. In the radio version, produced by Carol Smith, the cantankerous Jamaican stand-up comedian played by Powell was transformed into an equally cantankerous trombone player, Roy Walcott, played by Ram John Holder (of Desmond's and Porkpie fame). The supporting cast included Sam Kelly (Porridge) George Layton, Yvonne Brewster, Caroline Lee Johnson (Chef!) and Marcus himself playing Roy's long-suffering son-in-law Victor.

Guest stars included Gerald Harper, Melvyn Hayes and Gemma Craven. The show was recorded at London's Drill Hall complete with live trombonist, and was co-written with The Stage′s Agony Uncle, John Byrne.