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The Island. Stephen (Stephen Mangan). Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions
The Island

The Island

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2025
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Desert Island Discs meets Lord Of The Flies in a sitcom spoofing Radio 4's classic interview format. Stars Stephen Mangan.

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The Island review

Perhaps The Island suits the gentler afternoon slot, as it's certainly too low-key to stand among Radio 4's 6.30pm comedies, mildly amusing rather than laugh-out-loud.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th February 2025

Stephen Mangan faces The Island in Radio 4's Desert Island Discs spoof

Desert Island Discs meets Lord Of The Flies in The Island, a new Radio 4 sitcom spoofing the channel's classic interview format, starring Stephen Mangan.

British Comedy Guide, 9th May 2024

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