A five-part adaptation based on the Leon Garfield completion written by David Buck and directed by Gordon House was broadcast on BBC Radio 4's "Classic Serial" 3 March 1990 to 30 March 1990. The cast included Ian Holm as Jasper, John Moffatt as Datcherly, Gareth Thomas as Crisparkle, Michael Cochrane as Tartar, Timothy Bateson as Sapsea, Gordon Gostelow as Durdles and Anna Cropper as Mrs. Tope; Mary Wimbush reprised her 1970 role of Princess Puffer and John Gabriel returned to play the role of Mr. Grewgious. It was repeated on BBC Radio 4 Extra from 3 to 7 June 2019.