Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing

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Nathan Caton struggles with his family, who in turn struggle with his career in comedy.

Nathan's family were proud when he graduated from university - the first to do so. But then he chose comedy. From February 2012.

This is the story of young, up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton.

Nathan becomes the first in his family to graduate from University - only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance who want him to get a 'proper job' using his architecture degree.

Each episode is designed to show the criticism, interference and rollercoaster ride that Nathan endures from his family as he pursues his career. 

The episodes are a mix of Nathan's stand-up intercut with scenes from his family life.

So can Nathan persuade his family to support his career choice?

Mum is probably the most lenient of the disappointed family members. She loves Nathan, but she ain't looking embarrassed for nobody!

Dad works in the construction industry and was looking forward to his son joining him to work together in the same field. But now Nathan has blown that dream out of the window, Martin feels he must get Nathan back into getting a real job.

Grandma cannot believe Nathan turned down architecture for comedy. She didn't leave the paradise in the West Indies and came to the freezing United Kingdom for a better life so that her grandson could 'tell jokes!' 

So with all this going on in the household, what will Nathan do? Follow his dreams... or give in? 

Nathan ..... Nathan Caton
Grandma ..... Mona Hammond
Mum ..... Adjoa Andoh
Dad ..... Curtis Walker
Reverend Williams ..... Don Gilét

Written by: Nathan Caton.   

Additional material by: Ola and Maff Brown.

Script Editor: James Kettle

Producer: Katie Tyrrell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2012.

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing: Series 1

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Comedy about up-and-coming comedian Nathan Caton and his disapproving family

Sitcom about Nathan Caton, who becomes the first in his family to graduate from university, only to opt for a career in comedy - much to his family's annoyance

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