John Finnemore's Double Acts
John Finnemore's Double Acts is a series of radio comedy programmes, written by John Finnemore, which aired on Radio 4 in October and November 2015. It is an anthology series of six largely unconnected two-handers.[1] The series was produced and directed by David Tyler.[2]
The episode "A Flock of Tigers" was shortlisted for Best Scripted Comedy Drama in the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2016.
John Finnemore announced on Twitter on the 16th of February 2016 that "Radio 4 have asked for a second series of Double Acts" but added that it "Won't be for a while, though".
Episode list
Series one
| No. | Episode No. | Title | Original airdate |
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| 1 | 1 | "A Flock of Tigers" | 16 Oct 2015 |
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A seemingly ordinary train ride turns into an unexpected adventure for Edmund and Dolorosa. Cast: Celia Imrie and Charles Edwards. | |||
| 2 | 2 | "Wysinnwyg" | 23 Oct 2015 |
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It's Kerry's first day in the Sales Support Department of Willard & Son Bath Suppliers - where she meets Adele for the very first time. Cast: Alison Steadman and Isy Suttie. | |||
| 3 | 3 | "Red-Handed" | 30 Oct 2015 |
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Joel comes home early from work one day to find an unexpected visitor in the shape of Henry. Cast: John Bird and Lawry Lewin. | |||
| 4 | 4 | "The Goliath Window" | 06 Nov 2015 |
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It is the year 1820, and Mark and Luke have agreed to meet in the vestry of St Anne's church in the village of Mayton Chennett. Cast: John Finnemore and Simon Kane. | |||
| 5 | 5 | "English for Pony-Lovers" | 13 Nov 2015 |
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In a small town in Germany, Lorna is about to give Elke an English lesson. Cast: Rebecca Front and Beth Mullen. | |||
| 6 | 6 | "Hot Desk" | 20 Nov 2015 |
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For a few minutes, twice a day, at precisely seven in the morning and seven in the evening, a receptionist and a security guard meet to swap ownership of a desk. Cast: Mathew Baynton and Jenny Bede. | |||
Connections
Episode 3
- Joel is the same character who worked at Willard and son in episode 2 (Useless Noel)
Episode 6
- Set in the reception of Willard and son from episode 2
- Mike is Joel's friend referred to in episode 3
External links
References
- ↑ "John Finnemore's Double Acts". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 26 Oct 2015.
- ↑ "John Finnemore's Double Acts". pozzitive.co.uk. Retrieved 3 Nov 2015.