Cabin Pressure The Complete Series 2..., John Finnemore
Cabin Pressure The Complete Series 2..., John Finnemore
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Cabin Pressure: The Complete Series 2
A full-cast BBC Radio Comedy

Author: John Finnemore

Narrator: Benedict Cumberbatch, Full Cast, John Finnemore, Roger Allam, Stephanie Cole

Unabridged: 2 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/01/2009


Synopsis

Cabin Pressure is set in 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 flying a nervous bassoonist to Gdansk or a horrible sister to Helsinki, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult.

Carolyn Knapp-Shappey, MJN Air's formidable boss, has employed two of the very cheapest pilots money can buy: Captain Martin Crieff, who's always wanted to fly and won't let a little thing like lack of ability stop him, and First Officer Douglas Richardson, smooth-voiced old sky god and eternal schemer. Passenger service is provided by the relentlessly cheery Arthur, proud inventor of both Surprising Rice and his own hat.

Written by John Finnemore (John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme, The Now Show), Cabin Pressure stars Stephanie Cole as Carolyn, Benedict Cumberbatch as Martin, Roger Allam as Douglas and John Finnemore as Arthur.

‘The more I listen to John Finnemore's Cabin Pressure, the more I think what a stonking masterpiece it is. Perfect in every department.’ – Philip Pullman

'Unexpectedly brilliant' - Time Out

'An inspired new sitcom' – Observer

Reviews

Goodreads review by April on May 17, 2025

Absolutely hilarious. Such good fun and each story has made me laugh, especially the christmas one. Carolyn is such a great character and Douglas gives me strong Braxiatel vibes its uncanny. I love his and Martin's relationship dynamics and Arthur is very sweet. Can't wait for the 3rd one!......more

Goodreads review by Becky on November 06, 2015

Brilliant!......more

Goodreads review by Amy H. on January 01, 2022

This “re-listen” was as brilliant as I knew it would be. Humane and hilarious.......more

Goodreads review by Alex on June 30, 2019

Cabin Pressure is a delight. The cast fit together perfectly: Benedict Cumberbatch as the anxious, hapless, not-yet-failed captain; Roger Allam as the older, more talented and far more distinguished co-pilot; Stephanie Cole as the fearsome airline owner, who won't tolerate the foolish men messing it......more

Goodreads review by Abi on April 21, 2023

John Finnemore is a genius and never fails to make me laugh and feel better. I listen to Cabin Pressure and J. F.'s Souvenir Programme whenever I need to cheer myself up or distract myself from problems. It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this, I still can't suppress the laughter. Thank yo......more


Quotes

really funny Daily Telegraph

The more I listen to John Finnemore's Cabin Pressure, the more I think what a stonking masterpiece it is. Perfect in every department.