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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 3, Episode 1 - Ladies And Gentlemen, We Are Floating in Space

Ben makes the ambulance journey home to begin life in a wheelchair. On the way he remembers an argument about cheesecake, invents a panel game and meets Buzz Aldrin.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 24th November 2009
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Neil Pearson Ben
Fiona Allen Mary
Josie Lawrence Mum
Leslie Ash Blitz
Scarlett Milburn-Smith Bea
Jo Martin Nurse
Stephen Frost Derek
Spencer Brown Marley
Guest cast
Robert Webb Chairman
Peter Banks Buzz Aldrin
Bruce Alexander Announcer
Writing team
Nigel Smith Writer
Production team
Nigel Smith Director
Gareth Edwards Producer

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