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Thomas Hardy's exciting idea to make his books even sadder. Sketches starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. From 2013.
The future of farming? Battery penguins!
Thomas Hardy's exciting idea to make his books even sadder.
And the very confusing goings on in a cash-register shop.
Comedy from the lopsided world of David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
With
Olivia Colman
James Bachman
Producer: Gareth Edwards
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2013.
Last on
Sat 23 Mar 202422:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Cash for cash registers
Duration: 01:09
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | David Mitchell |
| Performer | Robert Webb |
| Performer | Olivia Colman |
| Performer | James Bachman |
| Writer | David Mitchell |
| Writer | Robert Webb |
Broadcasts
- Tue 26 Nov 201318:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 3 Dec 201307:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 3 Dec 201322:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 2 Sep 201518:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 9 Sep 201507:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 9 Sep 201517:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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- Thu 10 Sep 201505:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 7 Apr 201722:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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