4 Extra Stands Up
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- 2013 - 2019
- 18 episodes (3 series)
A stand-up comedy series for Radio 4 Extra, in which comedians are given the chance to perform fairly lengthy sets. Stars Daniel Sloss, Jo Caulfield, Janey Godley, Alistair Barrie, Kerry Godliman and Richard Melvin
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 1
Further details
Alistair Barrie introduces a selection of stand-up comedians recorded live at The Pleasance Theatre in Islington late last year.
We gain useful vocabulary from John Lloyd of things that we don't have words for but should, and Mary Bourke entertains us with a dark response to the unreasonable.
John Robins surprises us with an unusual Dickensian condition he's developed, and Nish Kumar explains some of the awkward social situations he's fallen into.
Bob Mills explains life as an overweight man and Alistair Barrie celebrates Britain's love of complaining throughout the episode recorded in front of a live sold out audience in London.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 8th March 2014
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Length
- 55 minutes
Cast & crew
Alistair Barrie | Host / Presenter |
Mary Bourke | Guest |
John Lloyd | Guest |
Nish Kumar | Guest |
Bob Mills | Guest |
John Robins | Guest |
Richard Melvin | Producer |