Sam Simmons Is Not A People Person

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Sam Simmons

Henry Paker

Sarah Kendall

Mike Wilmot

Freya Parker

Joe Nunnery

Alexandra Smith

Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person: Whistling

Sam Simmons is Not a People Person

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Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person

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Sam and Henry are in the Netherlands observing a chicken.

Sam and Henry are battling to make a documentary series about birds. In the Netherlands, they’re observing a chicken. From 2017.

Comedian. Writer. Ex-Zoo Keeper. Bird Watcher. Definitely NOT a people person.

Sam and Henry are making a documentary series about birds, each week - armed with Sam's 'Big Book of Birds' they seek out different species. Despite Henry's best efforts, Sam is continually aggravated by the people they run into. Each encounter sparks an investigation into Sam's past, because once they've sorted out his issues, they'll really be able to focus on the bird-watching.

Now they're in the Netherlands observing a chicken...

The unique talents of the multi-award winning comedian Sam Simmons have landed.  

Written by and starring Sam Simmons

With: 

Henry Paker 
Sarah Kendall
Mike Wilmot
Freya Parker

Sound design by Craig Schuftan

Music by Craig Schuftan with Lani Bagley

Producers: Joseph Nunnery and Alexandra Smith

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2017.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Comedy: Satire

Comedy written by and starring award-winning comedian Sam Simmons.

Comedy series. Sam and Henry are making a show about birds. Or at least they would be, if Sam could stop being so distracted. Written by and starring Sam Simmons.

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