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The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed
The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 7
  • 2008 - 2020
  • 18 episodes (2 series)

Radio comedies in which sketch group The Penny Dreadfuls - aka Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck - present plays around historical subjects. Also features Ingrid Oliver and Miles Jupp.

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Quotes

An example of one of the advertisments within the show,

Announcer: Have you been involved in an automobile accident that wasn't your fault? What are the chances! There are only 11 cars! To find out if you can claim on your "No win, no supplementary fee" bonus, call us now on one of the phones.

Jingle: 08

Announcer: That number again.

Jingle: 08

Announcer: CALL NOW!!!

Various (Humphrey Ker) in The Brothers Faversham, Episode 1
Titus Faversham showing his digust at some of his fellow sportmen turning professional,

How could you all! Now this man owns you, like a man might own a dog, or a wife. Well he's not going to own me like a dog, or a wife.

Various (David Reed) in More Brothers Faversham, Episode 1

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