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Comedy series by Jim Poyser and Neil Griffiths, set in a struggling architectural practice

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Geoffrey Whitehead

Anna Crilly

Dominic Coleman

Alex Carter

Peter Forbes

David Hounslow

Rhiannon Neads

Jim Poyser

Neil Griffiths

Toby Swift

The Architects: Series 2: Episode 1: Airport

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Episode 1: Airport

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Airport

BBC Radio 4 - The Architects, Series 2, Airport

Comedy set in a failing, flailing architectural practice, starring Geoffrey Whitehead.

Sir Lucien and Partners chase an airport contract funded by a wealthy toast-loving Laird. Stars Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2015.

Architects Sarah and Matt journey north in pursuit of an airport contract that will put Sir Lucien and Partners back on the map. 

Meanwhile Tim tries to buddy up with a TV chef who's fond of the sauce. 

Arch-Brutalist Sir Lucien founded his architectural practice on a commitment to concrete in all its forms. Fashion has been a cruel mistress and four decades later things are not going well for Sir Lucian and his team of loyal-ish employees.

Comedy set in a struggling architectural practice.

Written by Jim Poyser with Neil Griffiths.

Sir Lucien ..... Geoffrey Whitehead
Sarah ..... Anna Crilly
Matt ..... Dominic Coleman
Tim ..... Alex Carter
Murray ..... Peter Forbes
Noel ..... David Hounslow
Ella ..... Rhiannon Neads

Director: Toby Swift

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015.

The Architects: Series 2

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Comedy series by Jim Poyser and Neil Griffiths set in a struggling architectural practice

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