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52 First Impressions With David Quantick

52 First Impressions With David Quantick

  • Radio stand-up
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2014 - 2016
  • 8 episodes (2 series)

David Quantick reflects on the people he's met.

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Series 2, Episode 1

This week, stories about Mark E. Smith, The Velvet Underground and being the back end of a pantomime horse, amongst others.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 5th May 2016
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
David Quantick Host / Presenter
Writing team
David Quantick Writer
Production team
Steve Doherty Producer

Press

If it's laughter you want, then may I recommend David Quantick's second series of 52 First Impressions. Performing for a live audience, Quantick tells tales from a life spent interviewing pop stars and working with famous people. It's less glamorous than that sounds. It's also human. Too many Radio 4 comedy shows feel detached from the person hosting them: overworked scripts and elaborate setups can kill a connection with the listener. Quantick's show is funny, because he is a funny person and knows how to write jokes. But it's also funny, because it's him, in front of a crowd, and not a professional comedian reading his lines. There's a realness about the show that brings you closer and makes you laugh for the fun, as well as the jokes. Also, his presentation skills are a lot better than in the first series.

Miranda Sawyer, The Observer, 8th May 2016

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