Are You From The Bugle?
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 1996
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Sitcom about a local newspaper, written by a journalist. Stars Jeffrey Holland, Robert Beck, David Ryall, Sue Devaney, Dean Williamson and Frances Jeater
Are You From The Bugle?
Hilarious series about life in Butterthwaite's local newspaper office.
Laugh out loud as you listen to this six-part satirical comedy series about a hapless news reporter trying to make his way in the tight-knit Butterthwaite community - starring Robert Beck and Jeffrey Holland, with guest appearances by Mark Gatiss and eter Serafinowicz].
Graham Carpenter has big dreams of being a serious journalist, but he doesn't quite have the skills to match. Starting a new job as local cub reporter for the Butterthwaite newspaper is Graham's big chance. With pad and pencil in hand, he's willing and ready - what could possibly go wrong?
Follow Graham's (mis)adventures as he tries to land the ultimate scoop. In the first week of the job he gets a lucky break and an unexpected story lead when there's whispers of royalty coming to town, but can he get the front page? Celebrity visits, new museum openings and all manner of local scandal and gossip make for challenging work and Graham becomes increasingly frustrated. It's a steep learning curve for the roving reporter whose pursuit of an exclusive remains elusive...
First released: Thursday 21st November 2024
- Distributor: BBC Digital Audio
- Minutes: 168
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