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Episode 2

Bird IslandSeries 2
Episode 2 of 4

Testing a coat for Antarctica is logged in scientist Ben’s audio diary. Stars Reece Shearsmith and Julian Rhind-Tutt. From 2014.

Young scientist Ben tests out a new coat, suitable for the cold climate in Antarctica.

Meanwhile Jane celebrates her birthday.

Ben ...... Reece Shearsmith
Graham ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Shanghai Solitaire Voice ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Jane ...... Katy Wix

Atmospheric comedy about a cheery scientist based in Sub-Antarctica by Katy Wix.

It’s Ben’s trip of a lifetime, but in a vast icy landscape with dodgy internet. Feeling lonely, he shares his thoughts via an audio 'log' on his dictaphone.

Graham is a fellow nerdy scientist so their exchanges are mumbled. Ben’s even more awkward around new arrival Jane, though he’s not entirely sure why.

Producer: Tilusha Ghelan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 15 Nov 202423:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

BenReece Shearsmith
GrahamJulian Rhind-Tutt
Shanghai Solitaire VoiceJulian Rhind-Tutt
JaneKaty Wix
ProducerTilusha Ghelani
WriterKaty Wix

Broadcasts

  • Sun 11 May 201419:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 16 May 201407:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 16 May 201422:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 17 May 201417:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 18 May 201405:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 21 Sep 201623:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Sat 12 May 201822:35
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 4 Apr 202122:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 9 Mar 202323:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 15 Nov 202423:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra