Before They Were Famous
- Radio sketch show
- BBC Radio 4
- 2012 - 2015
- 16 episodes (3 series)
Spoof Radio 4 documentary which sheds light on the often surprising jobs done by the world's best known writers. Stars Ian Leslie, John Finnemore, Katy Wix, Fenella Woolgar, David Armand and more.
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Series 3, Episode 2
Featuring a valuable insight into the origins of Henry Longfellow's poetic success, in the guise of a letter of complaint to a boiler repair company.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 27th May 2015
- Time
- 11:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes