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The Secret World

The Secret World

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2008 - 2014
  • 22 episodes (4 series)

Sketch show offering an insight into the private lives of the famous via skilled impressions from actors including Lewis Macleod and Jon Culshaw. Also features Duncan Wisbey, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Julian Dutton, Debra Stephenson and Jess Robinson

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Series 2, Episode 1

The Secret World returns with more stories from the private lives of public people, from Dead Ringers creator Bill Dare.

Further details

Lionel Blair is mistaken for Tony and has to go to the Middle East to get the leaders "dancing to the same tune" which he does with relish; William Haig has a discussion with the ambassador of Kyrkistan but has mistakenly genned up on Uzbekistan, resulting in him agreeing to a royal visit; Al Pacino stalks John Humphrys; and Sir David Attenborough is told that there are too many "old animals" in his nature shows and this is putting off younger viewers.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 1st July 2010
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jon Culshaw Various
Lewis Macleod Various
Duncan Wisbey Various
Margaret Cabourn-Smith Various
Julian Dutton Various
Jess Robinson Various
Writing team
Bill Dare Writer
Julian Dutton Writer
Production team
Bill Dare Producer

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