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Desolation Jests. Image shows from L to R: Rory Bremner, David Jason, John Bird, Jan Ravens. Copyright: BBC
Desolation Jests

Desolation Jests

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2016 - 2017
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

David Jason, John Bird, Jan Ravens and Rory Bremner star in a Radio 4 sketch show by David Renwick.

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Series 1, Episode 2 - Viktor Schmelling

JP Doom interviews Viktor Schmelling about his career in comedy, from his humble beginnings as a joke writer for the Queen to his current role as emeritus professor of Princeton University's Faculty of Laughter.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 20th December 2016
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
David Jason Various
John Bird Various
Jan Ravens Various
Rory Bremner Various
Guest cast
Christopher Timothy Various
Adie Allen Ensemble Actor
James Lailey Ensemble Actor
Nick Underwood Ensemble Actor
Writing team
David Renwick Writer
Production team
Gareth Edwards Producer

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