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Recorded For Training Purposes

Recorded For Training Purposes

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2007 - 2010
  • 27 episodes (4 series)

A fast-paced sketch show about modern communication. Much of the material comes from new writers. Stars Ben Willbond, Ingrid Oliver, Dominic Coleman, Lewis Macleod, Julie Mayhew and more.

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Series 4, Episode 3

A razor-sharp sketch show about modern communication takes aim at such idiocies of modern life as TV talent show formats and disclaimers at the end of emails.

Sketches and Writers

Press Conference: Allan Miller
Magazines #1: Allen & Smith
Diplomatic Relations 1: Keen & Pandini
Charity Mugging: Jon Lynes & Dan O'Donoghue
Appraisal: Paul Nash
Your Final Captain: David Ruddock
TextXS: Stuart & Quigley
Cricket Pitch: Stuart Beale
Magazines #2: Allen & Smith
Morgan Freeman: Sweeny & Scott-Baker
Car Stereo: Stuart Durbin & Simon Ward
French Audio Guide: Maureen Oakeley & Lydia Parker
PC Problems: Danny Banks
Placard: Russell Thompson
Diplomatic Relations 2: Keen & Pandini
Parachute: Ciaran Murtagh
Feedback Form: Annie Burchell
Smoke Signals: Jon Lynes & Dan O'Donoghue

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 5th August 2010
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ben Willbond Various
Ingrid Oliver Various
Dominic Coleman Various
Lewis Macleod Various
Julie Mayhew Various
Rachel Atkins Various
Writing team
James Cary Script Editor
Jason Hazeley Script Editor
Joel Morris Script Editor
Stuart Beale Writer
Ciaran Murtagh Writer
Russell Thompson Writer
Annie Burchell Writer
Maureen Oakeley Writer
Lydia Parker Writer
Jon Lynes Writer
Dan O'Donoghue Writer
Allan Miller Writer
Paul Nash Writer
David Ruddock Writer
Stuart Durbin Writer
Simon Ward Writer
Danny Banks Writer
Production team
Ed Morrish Producer

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