Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Angelos Epithemiou's Big Issue | 20100720 | Burger van owner and erstwhile panellist of BBC2's "Shooting Stars" has been given the opportunity to broadcast on Radio 4 as part of a scheme to get new voices on to the radio.
In this programme, Angelos has invited two guests - Kate Schofield from GreenPeace and an environmental activist called "Toadstool" - to help him examine the thorny topic that is The Environment.
The cast includes: Renton Skinner, Rufus Jones, Katherine Jakeways, Sanjeev Kohli, Tom Verrall and Katy Wix.
The producer is Sam Michell.
Angelos Epithemiou examines the thorny topic that is The Environment. Series showcasing new comedy voices |
| 02 | Everyone Quite Likes Justin | 20100727 | By Justin Moorhouse and Jim Poyser
Justin starts dating again but everything seems to have changed since he last tried. Instead he manages to get embroiled with toy trains, Phantom of the Opera and a greyhound that will never win a race.
Justin ..... Justin Moorhouse
Directed by Steven Canny
In one version of his life, Justin is a well-known local Manchester radio DJ who is successful, funny, and stopped in the street by adoring fans. He's the man who has everything. In another version he's a DJ in a slightly shabby local radio station who gets hassled by the occasional oddball on the street. And he's the man who hopes for everything. The truth lies somewhere inbetween.
And at home? Well, naturally, his private life is chaotic. His wife has left him, taking custody of his 8-year-old son Justin jnr, and is in the process of taking him to the cleaners. So he's back on the market. As is his house - so he's currently living in his father-in-law's spare room in Bury. The only person who understands him is his Gran, living in luxury in an old folk's home in Warrington. Oh, and his producer Bryn but this might not be a good thing.
Despite all this mess, Justin always remains positive. Every new day is a new opportunity, "When life throws you lemons, make lemonade".
Recorded in front of an audience in Manchester.
Everyone Quite Likes Justin is written by Justin Moorhouse and Jim Poyser. Justin is a comedian who sells out gigs across the country. He has also written plays and a previous show for Radio 4. Jim Poyser is a writer and producer of enormous experience in both radio and television.
New sitcom by Justin Moorhouse and Jim Poyser. Justin tries to start dating again. Series showcasing new comedy voices |
| 03 | Mr and Mrs Smith | 20100803 | Sitcom about a couple in marriage counselling, written by comedian Will Smith. Series showcasing new comedy voices |
| 05 | Antiquity | 20100817 | Antiquity is a lively audience sitcom about the staff of an antiques shop in the fictional town of Newby-On-Wye. Sassy, cutting, clever, perceptive and in desperate need of a job, Faye Chambers is new to the team. She joins Rupert Bull, an old school bounder and cad who has somehow managed to survive into the 21st Century, and Toby Atkins, his useless but enthusiastic assistant manager. Rupert won the shop in a poker competition many years ago, and sees it as little more than a way to make a fast buck. In this pilot episode, the immeasurably lovely local shop-owner Mr Richards has a set of priceless Faberge eggs that need restoring. Rupert Bull -------------------------------------------- Tim McInnerny Toby ----------------------------------------------------- William Andrews Faye ----------------------------------------------------- Nadia Kamil Mr Richards ------------------------------------------- Andrew Sachs Chicken Seller --------------------------------------- David Reed Amulet Seller ----------------------------------------- Christine Kavanagh John-Luke Roberts and Gareth Gwynn have written for a wide variety of Radio 4 shows including The News Quiz, The Now Show, Listen Against, Laura Solon - Talking And Not Talking, Laurence And Gus - Hearts And Minds and many more. Gareth Gwynn was a finalist in the BBC New Talent contest 'Show Me The Funny' in 2007 and won the Channel 4 Talent award for radio comedy. John-Luke Roberts wrote and performed the Radio 7 series Spats ('more entertaining than the whole of Live Earth... lovely, peculiar stuff' - The Guardian). He currently has a play in development with the Hampstead Theatre. Can an antique shop's bumbling staff restore some priceless items? Series showcasing new comedy voices |