British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC
Vent

Vent

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2006 - 2009
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

Radio comedy starring Neil Pearson as a man recovering from a coma. This sitcom is based on writer Nigel Smith's own experiences. Also features Fiona Allen, Josie Lawrence, Leslie Ash, Scarlett Milburn-Smith, Jo Martin and more.

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Series 1 (2006)

As Ben lies on a ventilator in hospital, is wife Mary and Mum are by his side.

Series 2 (2007)

As Ben continues to lie in bed in ITU, his thoughts start to wander, as do everyone else's.

The Friday Play (2009)

This one-off, one-hour play preceded the third series. It charts Ben's gruesome experiences in a rehabilitation unit as he learns to speak and move again.

Series 3 (2009)

In the latest series Ben returns home. People see Ben differently and he starts to see them differently too.

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