Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2002 - 2019
- 31 episodes (5 series)
Radio sitcom starring Marcus Brigstocke as Giles Wemmbley Hogg, a upper-middle-class student ponce from Budleigh Salterton who travels the world. Also features Tom Goodman-Hill, Catherine Tate, Adrian Scarborough, Catherine Shepherd and Vincent Franklin
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Series 2, Episode 3 - Cuba
The posh fool discovers the metaphorical meaning of riding an inflatable banana.
Further details
Giles is off to the island of Cuba to study the deep political philosophies of Revolutionary Socialism, and get a ride of a big inflatable banana. Along the way, he tries to roll a cigar on his thighs, tries out the national dish (some rice followed by some beans followed by some other rice), and refuses to kiss Fidel Castro until he shaves off his beard.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 29th October 2003
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Marcus Brigstocke | Giles Wemmbley Hogg |
| Edward de Souza | Professor Sampera |
| Olivia Colman | Henrietta |
| Sean McKenzie | Tony |
| Bart Ruspoli | Miguel |
| Rebecca Santos | Conchita |
| Arturo Venegas | Xavier |
| Marcus Brigstocke | Writer |
| Jeremy Salsby | Writer |
| Graeme Garden | Writer (Additional Material) |
| David Tyler | Director |
| David Tyler | Producer |