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Robert Webb and Olivia Colman co-star in the first series of the BBC Radio 4 sketch show. Welcome to the surreal, silly and ingenious comedy sketch show that features one half of ‘Mitchell & Webb’ and Olivia Colman from ‘Peep Show’, with Sally Hawkins, Steven Kynman and Chris Pavlo. Highlights include Narnia being vandalised by two kids from Peckham, Mr Punch’s parole board, Thomas Hardy’s agent, temping for NASA, Batman’s schedule and the theft of Hitler’s jewels. There’s also the real reason why Columbus sailed round the world, email problems in Ancient Rome and ‘Lesser Known Novels’ (‘The First of the Mohicans’), plus a taste of Radio 4’s popular (and wonderfully dull) anecdote show, ‘Give Me Strength’...
A surreal and silly sketch show unfolds through a series of ingenious comedic scenarios. The program features a cast including Robert Webb, Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Steven Kynman, and Chris Pavlo, presenting a variety of absurd situations. These range from historical reinterpretations and fictionalized events to parodies of popular culture and everyday life, all delivered with a unique brand of British humor.
This collection of BBC Radio 4 sketches is characterized by its surreal and often absurd humor, drawing on a mix of historical figures, literary references, and pop culture parodies. The performances by a notable cast, including Robert Webb and Olivia Colman, are central to its appeal, delivering sharp comedic timing. The variety of scenarios, from the mundane to the fantastical, ensures a broad range of comedic situations. The overall reception points to a show that successfully blends wit with silliness.
Page Count:
1
Publication Date:
2008-07-10
Publisher:
BBC Books
ISBN-10:
1405689358
ISBN-13:
9781405689359
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