
Zurich, Part 2
The crew race against time, but what is Gerti's secret? What future for Carolyn and Herc? Stars Benedict Cumberbatch. From December 2014.
One of the most popular radio sitcoms of the past ten years bows out with a special double episode. In this second and concluding part, as the crew embark on a race against time, just what is Gerti's secret? And will it be happy ever after for Carolyn and Herc?
With the show titles running alphabetically from the first ever episode - "Abu Dhabi" through to this double finale "Zurich" - the cast and crew of MJN Air discover that whether it's choosing an ice-cream flavour, putting a princess in a van or remembering your grandmother's name, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult.
Starring Stephanie Cole as Carolyn Knapp-Shappey, Roger Allam as 1st Officer Douglas Richardson, Benedict Cumberbatch as Captain Martin Crieff and John Finnemore as Arthur Shappey.
With special guests including Anthony Head and Timothy West.
Written by John Finnemore
Produced and Directed by David Tyler
A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Carolyn Knapp-Shappey | Stephanie Cole |
| First Officer Douglas Richardson | Roger Allam |
| Capt Martin Crieff | Benedict Cumberbatch |
| Arthur Shappey | John Finnemore |
| Captain Hercules "Herc" Shipwright | Anthony Head |
| Princess Theresa | Matilda Ziegler |
| Gordon Shappey | Timothy West |
| Karl | Dan Tetsell |
| Bruce Fraser | Gordon Kennedy |
| The Auctioneer | Jonathan Kydd |
| Writer | John Finnemore |
| Director | David Tyler |
| Producer | David Tyler |
Broadcasts
- Christmas Eve 201418:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 31 Dec 201407:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 31 Dec 201422:02BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 13 Jan 201523:00BBC Radio 4
- Sun 18 Dec 201607:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 18 Dec 201617:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 19 Dec 201605:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 29 Jul 201823:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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