Episodes
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| At Christmas | 20101225 | 20111221/22 (BBC7) 20101228 (R4) | Bing-bong merrily on high! It's Xmas morning on board MJN Air, but when Carolyn schedules an extra stop-off to the Hawaiian island of Molokai, Arthur has just seven minutes to celebrate Xmas. How can Douglas and Martin make this the best Xmas Arthur's ever had when all they have on board are some custard creams and a Russian oligarch... With special guest Ben Willbond ('Horrible Histories') Cast: 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Mr. Alyakhin - Ben Willbond Written by John Finnemore Produced & directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. It's the big day, but MJN Air is at work. Will Arthur get his festive celebration? Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult | ||
| 01 | 01 | Abu Dhabi | 20080702 | 20111228/29 (BBC7) 20130812 (BBC7) 20130813 (BBC7) 20150108 (BBC7) 20161225 (BBC7) 20200522 (BBC7) 20200523 (BBC7) 20221011 (BBC7) 20221015 (BBC7) 20221016 (BBC7) | Sitcom about the crew of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. The city of Bristol, a cat and a thermostat combine to present Martin with a career-breaking crisis. Carolyn Knapp-Shappey Carolyn Knapp-Shappey - . Stephanie Cole First Officer Douglas Richardson - . Roger Allam Capt Martin Crieff - . Benedict Cumberbatch Arthur Shappey - . John Finnemore ATC Fitton - . Ewen MacIntosh Written by John Finnemore, writer for The News Quiz, The Now Show, and That Mitchell & Webb Sound. Produced and directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for the BBC, first broadcast on Radio 4 in July 2008. A cat and a thermostat and Bristol combine to present Martin with a career-breaking crisis Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 01 | 02 | Boston | 20080709 | 20120104/05 (BBC7) 20130819 (BBC7) 20130820 (BBC7) 20150115 (BBC7) 20170101 (BBC7) 20200529 (BBC7) 20200530 (BBC7) 20221018 (BBC7) | A routine flight to Boston is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse. Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. Carolyn Knapp-Shappey Carolyn Knapp-Shappey - . Stephanie Cole First Officer Douglas Richardson - . Roger Allam Capt Martin Crieff - . Benedict Cumberbatch Arthur Shappey - . John Finnemore ATC Fitton - . Ewen MacIntosh Hamilton Leeman - . Kerry Shale Paramedic - . Matilda Ziegler Producer: David Tyler First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2008. A routine flight is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 01 | 03 | Cremona | 20080716 | 20120111/12 (BBC7) 20130826 (BBC7) 20130827 (BBC7) 20150122 (BBC7) 20170108 (BBC7) 20200605 (BBC7) 20200606 (BBC7) 20221025 (BBC7) 20090310 (R4) 20200531 (R4) | Arthur is struck dumb when a film star joins the flight, and Douglas has to disguise 30 knights of Camelot in a hurry. Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Captain Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Hester Macaulay - Helen Baxendale Percival - Rufus Jones Gawain - Robert Harley Lancelot - Ali Amadi Producer: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2008. Arthur is struck dumb by a film star, and Douglas has to disguise 30 knights in a hurry. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 01 | 04 | Douz | 20080723 | 20120118/19 (BBC7) 20130902 (BBC7) 20130903 (BBC7) 20150129 (BBC7) 20170115 (BBC7) 20200612 (BBC7) 20200613 (BBC7) 20221101 (BBC7) 20090317 (R4) 20200607 (R4) | Carolyn finds she's taken more on board than she meant to when the Scottish Cricket Team, a Frenchman and the Sahara Desert all run out of petrol... Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Captain Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Yves Jutteau - John Sessions Habib - Ali Amadi. Captain Jessop - Rufus Jones Lachlan - Robert Harley Producer: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2008. Trouble for Carolyn when the Scottish Cricket Team and Sahara Desert run out of petrol. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 01 | 05 | Edinburgh | 20080730 | 20120125/26 (BBC7) 20130909 (BBC7) 20130910 (BBC7) 20150205 (BBC7) 20170122 (BBC7) 20200619 (BBC7) 20200620 (BBC7) 20221108 (BBC7) 20090324 (R4) 20200614 (R4) | A very special passenger makes Douglas grovel, Martin crawl, Carolyn frisk and Arthur cry. And drink nail varnish Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Captain Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Mr Birling - Geoffrey Whitehead Philip - Adam G Goodwin Producer: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2008. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 01 | 06 LAST | Fitton | 20080806 | 20120201/02 (BBC7) 20130916 (BBC7) 20130917 (BBC7) 20150212 (BBC7) 20170129 (BBC7) 20200626 (BBC7) 20200627 (BBC7) 20221115 (BBC7) 20221119 (BBC7) 20221120 (BBC7) 20090331 (R4) 20200621 (R4) | The crew are grounded, so Arthur shows the crew why apples are the secret of happiness - and Martin shows Carolyn how to be an air hostess. Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Captain Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Mr Goddard - Adam G Goodwin Helena Richardson - Melisande Cook Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2008. The crew are grounded, so Arthur shares a secret and Carolyn learns about air hostesses. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 02 | 01 | Helsinki | 20090717 | 20110407/08 (BBC7) 20120423 (BBC7) 20120424 (BBC7) 20131110 (BBC7) 20170423 (BBC7) 20190324 (BBC7) 20200710 (BBC7) 20200711 (BBC7) 20221227 (BBC7) 20100727 (R4) 20200705 (R4) | Carolyn and her sister haven't spoken for 15 years. Which is why Arthur has invited her to a party on board, together with 500 Euros-worth of smuggled orchids... Meanwhile, Martin gets tangled up in some karate and a fishcake. Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. With special guest Alison Steadman. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Ruth Gregson - Alison Steadman Kieran Gregson - Matt Green Milo - Simon Greenall Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2009. Carolyn hasn't spoken to her sister for 15 years. So Arthur prepares a surprise party. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 02 | 02 | Gdansk | 20090724 | 20110414/15 (BBC7) 20110417 (BBC7) 20110418 (BBC7) 20120430 (BBC7) 20120501 (BBC7) 20131117 (BBC7) 20170507 (BBC7) 20200717 (BBC7) 20200718 (BBC7) 20230103 (BBC7) 20100803 (R4) 20200712 (R4) | When MJN Air is chartered to ferry a chamber orchestra, Carolyn has to deal with the mysterious Case Of The Poisoned Cashews, while Martin gets to run through all of the Seven Deadly Sins. And Arthur learns how not to pronounce 'Szyszko-Bohusz', but does eat a lot of pudding. Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Madame Szyszko-Bohusz - Britta Gartner Amsterdam ATC - Matt Green Maestro - Simon Greenall Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2009. Carolyn solves the Case Of The Poisoned Cashews and Martin does the Seven Deadly Sins. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 02 | 03 | Ipswich | 20090731 | 20110421/22 (BBC7) 20120507 (BBC7) 20120508 (BBC7) 20131124 (BBC7) 20170514 (BBC7) 20190407 (BBC7) 20200724 (BBC7) 20200725 (BBC7) 20230110 (BBC7) 20100810 (R4) 20200719 (R4) | When the crew have to go on a refresher Safety and Emergency Procedures course, it spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear. Plus, Arthur gets a chance to show off his exceptional eating skills. Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. With special guests: Phil Davis Alex Macqueen 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Mr Sargent - Phil Davis Dr Peter Duncan - Alex Macqueen Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2009. A safety procedures course spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 02 | 04 | Johannesburg | 20090807 | 20110428/29 (BBC7) 20120514 (BBC7) 20120515 (BBC7) 20121231 (BBC7) 20131201 (BBC7) 20170521 (BBC7) 20190414 (BBC7) 20200731 (BBC7) 20200801 (BBC7) 20230117 (BBC7) 20100817 (R4) 20200726 (R4) | When Carolyn makes a daring bet with her pilots, what better place for a race against time than a sleepy Spanish airfield...? Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Senor Quintanilla - Michael Fenton-Stevens Diego - Javier Marzan Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2009. In Carolyn's race against time, what better place than a sleepy Spanish airfield? Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 02 | 05 | Kuala Lumpur | 20090814 | 20110505/06 (BBC7) 20120521 (BBC7) 20120522 (BBC7) 20131208 (BBC7) 20170528 (BBC7) 20190421 (BBC7) 20200807 (BBC7) 20200808 (BBC7) 20230124 (BBC7) 20100824 (R4) 20200802 (R4) | A week on stand-by at the airfield gives Arthur an opportunity to brush up on his stewarding skills, while Douglas seems to have disappeared. And why is everyone terrified of Dirk the groundsman? Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Dave - Paul Putner George - Roger Morlidge Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2009. A week on standby at the airfield gives Arthur a chance to brush up his stewarding skills. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 02 | 06 LAST | Limerick | 20090821 | 20110512/13 (BBC7) 20120528 (BBC7) 20120529 (BBC7) 20131215 (BBC7) 20170604 (BBC7) 20190428 (BBC7) 20200814 (BBC7) 20200815 (BBC7) 20230131 (BBC7) | An interminable flight with a very baffling cargo gives the charter airline crew the chance to pass the time by alternately opening their hearts up to each other - and persuading Arthur not to play charades... Starring Stephanie Cole, Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. Carolyn Knapp-Shappey Carolyn Knapp-Shappey - . Stephanie Cole 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - . Roger Allam Captain Martin Crieff - . Benedict Cumberbatch Arthur Knapp-Shappey - . John Finnemore Producer: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2009. An interminable flight, a baffling cargo and persuading Arthur not to play charades. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 03 | 01 | Qikiqtarjuaq | 20110701 | 20120522 (BBC7) 20140223 (BBC7) 20150624 (BBC7) 20171119 (BBC7) 20190616 (BBC7) 20120515 (R4) | When MJN Air flies a party of tourists near the North Pole, Arthur goes hunting for polar bears, Carolyn for a rogue lemon and Martin for a believable French accent. Meanwhile, Alfred Hitchcock makes a surprise appearance. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small and many jobs are too difficult. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Nancy Dean Liebhart - Melanie Hudson Mrs. Cook - Kosha Engler Mr. Peary - Ewan Bailey Producer/Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2011. When MJN flies near the North Pole, the hunt is on for polar bears and a rogue lemon. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 03 | 02 | Paris | 20110708 | 20120529 (BBC7) 20140302 (BBC7) 20150701 (BBC7) 20171126 (BBC7) 20190623 (BBC7) 20120522 (R4) | When a bottle of highly expensive whisky goes missing, Martin becomes the Miss Marple of MJN Air with Arthur assisting as his trusty Doctor Watson and Douglas hindering as his untrusty prime suspect. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small and many jobs are too difficult. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Mr Birling - Geoffrey Whitehead Mrs Birling - Flip Webster Phil - Ewan Bailey Producer/Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2011. A bottle of expensive whisky goes missing so Martin becomes the Miss Marple of MJN Air. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 03 | 03 | Newcastle | 20110715 | 20120605 (BBC7) 20140309 (BBC7) 20150708 (BBC7) 20171203 (BBC7) 20190630 (BBC7) 20120529 (R4) | In this show, love is in the air, but also unfortunately in a small airport in Birmingham - and Martin has to choose between career, romance and fixing a very small tail light. Carolyn meets a rather dashing pilot whilst Arthur meets a rather boring board game. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small and many jobs are too difficult. With special guests Anthony Head and Mark Williams. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Tom Goodman-Hill Capt. Herc Shipwright - Anthony Head Eddie - Mark Williams 1st Officer Linda Fairburn - Anna Crilly Producer/Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2011. Love is in the air, but unfortunately for Martin, in a small Birmingham airport. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 03 | 04 | Ottery St Mary | 20110722 | 20120612 (BBC7) 20140316 (BBC7) 20150715 (BBC7) 20171210 (BBC7) 20190707 (BBC7) 20120605 (R4) | Martin is a man with a van, Douglas flies a plane with an otter and Carolyn dates a pilot with a problem with sheep. And two mysteries are solved - the name of Carolyn's dog and the rules of 'Yellow Car John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small and many jobs are too difficult. With special guest Anthony Head 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Arthur Shappey - John Finnemore Capt. Herc Shipwright - Anthony Head Mrs. Laurel - Flip Webster Mr Hardy - Ewan Bailey Producer/Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2011. Martin is a man with a van, plus a plane with an otter and a piano with an attitude. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 03 | 05 | Rotterdam | 20110729 | 20120619 (BBC7) 20140323 (BBC7) 20150722 (BBC7) 20171217 (BBC7) 20190714 (BBC7) 20120612 (R4) | It's Lifejacket, Camera, Action as stardom beckons for one of the crew of MJN Air. But who will get to blow the final whistle? And will they look good in a vest? John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small and many jobs are too difficult. 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Capt. Herc Shipwright - Anthony Head Martin Davenport - Gus Brown Producer/Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in July 2011. Lifejacket, camera, action! Stardom beckons for one of the crew of MJN Air. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 03 | 06 LAST | St Petersburg | 20110805 | 20120626 (BBC7) 20140330 (BBC7) 20150729 (BBC7) 20171224 (BBC7) 20190721 (BBC7) 20120619 (R4) | Some vodka and an unwary bird could spell the end of the line for MJN Air and when Carolyn meets her ex-husband the atmosphere turns even icier. John Finnemore's sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small and many jobs are too difficult. With special guest Timothy West 1st Officer Douglas Richardson - Roger Allam Capt. Martin Crieff - Benedict Cumberbatch Gordon Shappey - Timothy West Tommo - Paul Shearer Producer/Director: David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in August 2011. Some vodka and an unwary bird could spell the end of the line for MJN Air. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 04 | 01 | Timbuktu | 20130109 | 20130116 (BBC7) 20140410 (BBC7) 20151130 (BBC7) 20180107 (BBC7) 20140403 (R4) | ~Cabin Pressure is a sitcom about the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one plane, charter airline; staffed by two pilots: one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. Whether they're flying squaddies to Hamburg, metal sheets to Mozambique, or an oil exec's cat to Abu Dhabi, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult... Episode 1: Hooray hooray, it's Birling Day once more, where the crew traditionally swap their dignity for cash! But where have all the camels gone? And why is Arthur reading a book? Written by John Finnemore Produced and directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. It's Birling Day once more, where the crew traditionally swap their dignity for cash. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 04 | 02 | Uskerty | 20130116 | 20130123 (BBC7) 20140417 (BBC7) 20151207 (BBC7) 20180114 (BBC7) 20140410 (R4) | Comedy by John Finnemore about the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one plane, charter airline staffed by two pilots: one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. Whether they're flying squaddies to Hamburg, metal sheets to Mozambique, or an oil exec's cat to Abu Dhabi, no job is too small - but many, many jobs are too difficult. Episode 2: As Carolyn and Martin turn a short hop into a long climb, Douglas and Arthur get to play with an airport. Written by John Finnemore Produced and directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. As Carolyn and Martin row with a taxi and a bee, Douglas and Arthur play with an airport. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 04 | 03 | Vaduz | 20130123 | 20130130 (BBC7) 20140424 (BBC7) 20151214 (BBC7) 20180121 (BBC7) 20140417 (R4) | Episode 3: It's a bad time for Carolyn to take a holiday as the crew of MJN Air have to face a real live King and a mythical fax machine. ~Cabin Pressure is a sitcom about the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one plane, charter airline staffed by two pilots: one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. Whether they're flying squaddies to Hamburg, metal sheets to Mozambique or an oil exec's cat to Abu Dhabi, no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult. Written by John Finnemore Produced and directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 04 | 04 | Wokingham | 20130130 | 20130206 (BBC7) 20140501 (BBC7) 20151221 (BBC7) 20180128 (BBC7) 20140424 (R4) | When his Mum falls ill, Martin has to deal with a sister, a van and a moustache. Meanwhile, Carolyn and Douglas become locked in a game that can never end. ~Cabin Pressure is a sitcom about the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one plane, charter airline staffed by two pilots: one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. Whether they're flying squaddies to Hamburg, metal sheets to Mozambique, or an oil exec's cat to Abu Dhabi, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. Written by John Finnemore Produced and directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Captain Martin Crieff's mum is sick. Can he deal with the consequences? Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 04 | 05 | Xinzhou | 20130206 | 20130213 (BBC7) 20140508 (BBC7) 20151228 (BBC7) 20180204 (BBC7) 20140501 (R4) | Sitcom by John Finnemore about the pilots of a tiny charter airline. It's cold, it's dark & there's no food on board. What better time for Gertie to decide to fall to bits? And what worse time for Arthur to try out his maths skills? ~Cabin Pressure is a sitcom about the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one plane, charter airline; staffed by two pilots: one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. Whether they're flying squaddies to Hamburg, metal sheets to Mozambique, or an oil exec's cat to Abu Dhabi, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult... Written by John Finnemore Produced & directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for the BBC. It's cold, it's dark and there's no food on board. Can Gertie hold things together? Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 04 | 06 LAST | Yverdon-les-bains | 20130213 | 20130220 (BBC7) 20140515 (BBC7) 20160104 (BBC7) 20180211 (BBC7) 20140508 (R4) | Sitcom by John Finnemore about the pilots of a tiny charter airline. Love is in the air as Douglas and Herc fight it out over the fruit tray, and hope springs eternal as Martin has the interview of his life. ~Cabin Pressure is a sitcom about the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one plane, charter airline staffed by two pilots: one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. Whether they're flying squaddies to Hamburg, metal sheets to Mozambique, or an oil exec's cat to Abu Dhabi, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. Written by John Finnemore Produced and directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for the BBC. Love is in the air as Douglas and Herc fight it out over the fruit tray. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 05 | 01 | Zurich, Pt 1 | 20141223 | 20141230 (BBC7) 20161211 (BBC7) 20161212 (BBC7) 20180715 (BBC7) 20150106 (R4) | One of the most popular radio sitcoms of the past ten years bows out with a special double episode. As Martin decides whether to take his new job, is this the end for MJN Air? And just what has Arthur painted on the side of the van? With the show titles running alphabetically from the first ever episode - 'Abu Dhabi' through to this double finale 'Zurich' - the cast and crew of MJN Air discover that whether it's choosing an ice-cream flavour, putting a princess in a van or remembering your grandmother's name, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. With special guests including Anthony Head and Timothy West. Written by John Finnemore Produced and Directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |
| 05 | 02 | Zurich - Part 2 | 20141224 | 20141231 (BBC7) 20161218 (BBC7) 20161219 (BBC7) 20180729 (BBC7) 20150113 (R4) | One of the most popular radio sitcoms of the past ten years bows out with a special double episode. In this second and concluding part, as the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret? And will it be happy ever after for Carolyn and Herc? With the show titles running alphabetically from the first ever episode - 'Abu Dhabi' through to this double finale 'Zurich' - the cast and crew of MJN Air discover that whether it's choosing an ice-cream flavour, putting a princess in a van or remembering your grandmother's name, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. Starring Stephanie Cole as Carolyn Knapp-Shappey, Roger Allam as 1st Officer Douglas Richardson, Benedict Cumberbatch as Captain Martin Crieff and John Finnemore as Arthur Shappey. With special guests including Anthony Head and Timothy West. Written by John Finnemore Produced and Directed by David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4. Sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult |