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Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions
Cabin Pressure

Cabin Pressure

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2008 - 2014
  • 27 episodes (4 series)

Radio sitcom based around a one-plane charter airline. No job is too small, but many jobs are too difficult for pilots Douglas and Martin. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Roger Allam, Stephanie Cole, John Finnemore and Anthony Head

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Series 2, Episode 6 - Limerick

An interminable flight with a very baffling cargo gives the crew the opportunity to pass the time by alternately opening their hearts up to each other and persuading Arthur not to play charades.

Preview clips

Notes

Trivia from John Finnemore's blog

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 21st August 2009
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch Martin
Roger Allam Douglas
Stephanie Cole Carolyn
John Finnemore Arthur
Writing team
John Finnemore Writer
Production team
David Tyler Producer

Video

The Mysterious Box

Arthur tries to guess what is the cargo they are carrying.

Featuring: Roger Allam (Douglas), Stephanie Cole (Carolyn), Benedict Cumberbatch (Martin) & John Finnemore (Arthur).

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