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John Finnemore's Double Acts
- Six BBC Radio 4 Comedy Dramas
- Narrated by: Alison Steadman, Celia Imrie, full cast
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
Winner of the Writers Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the Comedy.co.uk awards for Best Radio Sketch Show!
Celia Imrie, Alison Steadman, John Bird and Rebecca Front are among the cast of these BBC Radio 4 comedy dramas from the writer and producers of Cabin Pressure.
These six self-contained duologues, each one brimming with humour and charm, come from the pen of John Finnemore, author and star of the award-winning John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme.
'A Flock of Tigers'. 1934. Edmund and Dolorosa are sharing a train carriage - and embarking on an unexpected adventure. Starring Charles Edwards and Celia Imrie.
'Wysinnwyg'. In the Sales Support Department of Willard & Son, new girl Kerry meets Adele. Starring Alison Steadman and Isy Suttie.
'Red-Handed'. Arriving home early, Joel is surprised by an unexpected visitor named Henry. Starring John Bird and Lawry Lewin.
'The Goliath Window'. It is 1820, and Mark and Luke have arranged an appointment in the vestry of St Anne's Church, Mayton Chennett. Starring Simon Kane and John Finnemore.
'English for Pony-Lovers'. In a German guest house, Elke is waiting to receive an English lesson from Lorna. Starring Rebecca Front and Beth Mullen.
'Hot Desk'. A receptionist and a security guard meet every day at 7am and 7pm to hand over a desk. Starring Matthew Baynton and Jenny Bede.
With a star cast, memorable characters, witty dialogue and beautifully crafted plots, these heart-warming plays are an utter joy. Duration: 3 hours approx
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- Richard T.
- 17-09-17
A great listen.
Good fun. Episode 4 is a bit random, but they are all well written and acted. Looking forward to another series, if there are any more!
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- Andy T
- 28-12-19
Brilliant, like everything he writes
John Finnemore is just a fantastic writer: I can’t think of a thing he’s done that we haven’t lived. This is a quirky, poignant set of dialogues with genuine humour - a tale in every half-hour. Another triumph for this hugely talented writer and performer!
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- star1810
- 08-01-23
Wholesome fun
Easy listening by John Finnemore. We love listening to these in the car .. well written and beautifully read by some famous voices.
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- Tony Nelson
- 27-03-17
Brilliant. Just brilliant.
A fantastic series of wonderfully crafted stories. Each one remarkable in its own way, and all of them worthy of repeated listening.
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- Quinn Fidler
- 06-08-23
Unique
John finnemore’s radio shows are generally in a series and have specific characters (like on tv) but I think he was trying something new here and it definitely worked!
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- schammond
- 30-04-18
Clever writing, beautifully performed.
I do not know how Finnemore writes such fantastic dialogue, how he can turn a situation from one thing to another so believably, with great empathy and wit. An absolute cracker.
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- Fiona Berry
- 24-03-20
Brilluant, funny and well acted
love many if John Finnemores pieces of work but these are amazing., well produced and acted and clever.
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- Bascot
- 20-07-17
At least three of these are inspired. Original..
Well-performed and paced. First and last ones in particular deliciously dry and amusing. Second one with John Bird a treat. Lovely collection. Alison Steadman's mastery of office speak and SME water cooler culture is breathtaking
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- Anonymous User
- 25-03-22
perfect gems
witty and well crafted, with excellent casting and delightful variety - radio's answer to Inside No. 9
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- Peter Hobbs
- 02-03-23
‘A Flock of Tigers’ is brilliant!
John Finnemore’s characters are always beautifully observed. He has a keen sense of the absurd which, combined with is mastery of English, make his stories a joy to listen to. I strongly recommend ‘A Flock of Tigers’ as therapy for anyone who went to boarding school too young!
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