Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | The Delightful Sausage On - Staycations | 20210306 | The Delightful Sausage are bringing their Edinburgh Fringe ‘Best Show’ nominated double act to BBC Radio 2 with a travelogue unearthing some of the UK’s most unique staycations. Christopher-Louise and Amy will get hot and bothered at a Dracula-themed B&B, sample some eye-watering cuisines and have a truly unforgettable stay at a Yorkshire holiday camp. Along the way, we'll learn about the history of the humble staycation and get some top tips for the budget conscious holiday maker. Expect gross-out humour, oddball characters and really, really northern accents. The Delightful Sausage are an award-winning double act, created by comedians Amy Gledhill and Christopher Cantrill. In 2019 they were nominated for ‘Best Show’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Known for their unflinchingly high gag-rate, innovative use of multimedia and painfully regional accents, they’ve quickly established a nation-wide cult following. Cast Credits Cult comedy double act, The Delightful Sausage, discover the UK's most unique staycations The Festival Of Funny on Radio 2 introduces four brand new comedy shows for the BBC. Cult comedy double act, The Delightful Sausage, discover the UK's most unique staycations. |
| 01 | 02 | Tommy Tiernan On - Beards | 20210306 | Master stand-up comedian Tommy Tiernan ruminates on beards. The Festival Of Funny on Radio 2 introduces four brand new comedy shows for the BBC. Master stand-up comedian Tommy Tiernan ruminates on beards. |
| 01 | 03 | Kiri Pritchard-mclean - Secret Desires | 20210307 | Break out star Kiri Pritchard-Mclean brings a fresh half hour of stand-up to BBC Radio 2 all about the things she’s missed whilst living in isolation. Featuring audience stories, Kiri unpicks the awkward moments of life that we so weirdly desire. Hen do anyone? Producer: Suzy Grant Stand-up special from Kiri Pritchard-McLean about all the things we weirdly miss. The Festival Of Funny on Radio 2 introduces four brand new comedy shows for the BBC. |
| 01 | 04 LAST | The Empire | 20210307 | India, 1917; the jewel of the British Empire. 400 million Indians are ruled by a handful of British administrators. No rebellion has been reported for 70 years, into this apparent calm sea of Governance comes James Albright (Alexander Owen, The Pin), 22, Oxbridge and Public School educated and about to become the District Magistrate for the Province of Darjeeling. Idealistic, naive, Albright doesn't know what he has let himself in for. His Indian right hand man Harbans (Anuvab Pal, Empire-ical Evidence) is there to help him, or is he? Local businesswoman Mrs Campbell (Michelle Gomez, Doctor Who) is ready to exploit his ignorance. And into this mix comes Sapna (Rasika Dugal, A Suitable Boy), an Indian proto-revolutionary and the first woman Albright has felt 'funny about'. Albright … Alexander Owen Written by Anuvab Pal Produced and directed by Ed Morrish Recorded and edited by Rich Evans at Syncbox Post A Channel X production for BBC Radio 2 Sitcom by Anuvab Pal, set in 1917 Darjeeling. India, 1917; the jewel of the British Empire. 400 million Indians are ruled by a handful of British administrators. No rebellion has been reported for 70 years, into this apparent calm sea of Governance comes James Albright (Alexander Owen, The Pin), 22, Oxbridge and Public School educated and about to become the District Magistrate for the Province of Darjeeling. Idealistic, naive, Albright doesn't know what he has let himself in for. His Indian right hand man Harbans (Anuvab Pal, Empire-ical Evidence) is there to help him, or is he? Local businesswoman Mrs Campbell (Michelle Gomez, Doctor Who) is ready to exploit his ignorance. And into this mix comes Sapna (Rasika Dugal, A Suitable Boy), an Indian proto-revolutionary and the first woman Albright has felt 'funny about'. Albright … Alexander Owen The Festival Of Funny on Radio 2 introduces four brand new comedy shows for the BBC. |