John Finnemores Double Acts Series ..., John Finnemore
John Finnemores Double Acts Series ..., John Finnemore
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John Finnemore's Double Acts: Series 2
6 full-cast radio dramas

Author: John Finnemore

Narrator: John Finnemore, Stephanie Cole, Julia McKenzie, Gus Brown, Tamzin Outhwaite, Tom Goodman-Hill, Michael Palin, Martin Clunes, Full Cast

Unabridged: 2 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/03/2017


Synopsis

This is the second series of one-off comedies written by the genius behind the smash-hit radio sitcom “Cabin Pressure” – John Finnemore. The first series won the coveted Writers Guild of Great Britain award for Best Comedy.

Each show is a comedy perfumed by just two actors - including (across the series) famous household names such as Martin Clunes (“Doc Martin”), Julia McKenzie (“Fresh Fields”) and the inimitable voice of Carolyn in “Cabin Pressure”, Stephanie Cole.

The show comes from Pozzitive, proud producers of Cabin Pressure, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones!, Jeremy Hardy Speaks To The Nation, The Brig Society, The Castle, Armando Iannucci’s Charm Offensive, Shush! & Kevin Eldon Will See You Now...

Stephanie Cole and Kerry Godliman (“Derek”) star in the first episode – “The Queen’s Speech” - Victoria is very much hoping to see a conjuror, or at the very least a parrot - but instead meets Mabel...

In Episode 2, Julia McKenzie (“Fresh Fields”) and Gus Brown star in “Mercy Dash” - Malcolm needs some help. Sue has a spot of time on her hands. Winchester beckons...

In the third show, newcomers Kieran Hodgson (2017 South Bank Arts - Breakthrough Comedy Award) and Ethan Lawrence (“Bad Education”) are Pidge & Gavin in “Here’s What We Do” - Pidge & Gavin! The old team back together again for one last mission...

And Show 4 pairs the inimitable Una Stubbs (“Sherlock”) and Tamzin Outhwaite (“Redcap”) in “The Rebel Alliance” - Eileen and Lizzie are both determined to enjoy the wedding. No matter what Yvonne does...

Show 5 stars Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) and Tom Goodman-Hill (“Humans”) with a bit of “Penguin Diplomacy”- when a chance meeting between Søndergaard and Bunning could very well lead to a new Cold War...

And John Finnemore himself stars in the final show alongside comedy hero Michael Palin in “The Wroxton Box” - Alec is late as usual. But Percy is wearing different socks. Something big is brewing...

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darcy on January 02, 2021

While listening to this presentation I realized that it is "Nice," more than it is hilarious. It is like watching comfort TV, you know those charming shows they used to make were nobody cussed and violence was referred to more than seen. This is what Double Acts is. It is pleasant to listen to and e......more

Goodreads review by Reuben on September 28, 2020

It’s not exactly a book so it feels weird to be rating it, but I got it from the library so 🤷🏽‍♂️. This was really enjoyable. The stories were really well written and performed, and each one thoroughly entertained me. I only borrowed it as some background noise to fall asleep to, but found myself re......more

Goodreads review by Abi on June 08, 2023

These a such well written play. I haven’t stopped thinking about them since listening. My favourite was the one about the Island. John Finnemore has a knack of turning simple conversation into a multi layered story with solid, well developed characters. He sees things others miss and then holds them......more