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The Odd Half Hour

Comedy: Sketch

Sketch show that looks at the pains and irritations of modern life.

Sketch show that looks at the pains and irritations of modern life. With Kevin Bishop, Stephen K Amos, Doon Mackichan, Justin Edwards and Jessica Ransom.

The Odd Half Hour: Series 1

The Odd Half Hour: Series 1: Episode 1

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Odd Half Hour, Series 1, Episode 1

How the recession is affecting supermarkets and the conspiracy behind gossip magazines.

How the recession is affecting supermarkets, the conspiracy behind gossip magazines and how Radio 4 is going to rebrand itself.

Another chance to hear the sketch show for anyone who's beginning to find this exciting new century a bit too much like all the rubbish previous centuries.

The opening episode looks at how the recession is affecting supermarkets, the conspiracy behind celebrity gossip magazines and how Radio 4 is going to rebrand itself. 

Starring brilliant stand-up comedians, Stephen K Amos and Jason Byrne and the fantastic comic actors, Justin Edwards and Katherine Parkinson. 


Produced by Alex Walsh-Taylor.

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

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