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The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 3

Episode 2

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 10 months

The Rev. McMinn encounters the European political elite in his local Minimart, Frank Hovis fondly remembers his holidays and we also find out far too much about Gwynned’s previous boyfriends.

From the archive we have never before heard footage from Dunkirk rescuers and four- and three-quarter year-old Jack gives the eulogy at his Grandpa’s funeral.

The cast of TV's hugely popular sketch show return for series three.

Revisiting some of their much-loved sketch characters, while also introducing some newcomers.

Starring:

Pete Baikie
Morwenna Banks
Moray Hunter
Gordon Kennedy
John Sparkes

In 2013, the group that made their name on Channel Four in the 1980s and 90s got back together for Radio 4's Sketchorama: Absolutely Special - which won the BBC Audio Drama Award for Best Live Scripted Comedy. The first series of The Absolutely Radio Show picked up a Celtic Media Award nomination for Best Radio Comedy.

Producers: Gordon Kennedy & Gus Beattie

An Absolutely/Gusman production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2019. Show less

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