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Boswell's Life of Johnson
Episode 4 of 4
Dr Johnson's celebrated biographer attempts to write about another famous Johnson – Boris. With Alistair McGowan. From 2015.
James Boswell attempts to write a biography of another famous Johnson - Boris - when he is Mayor of London.
But he finds him a fiendish opponent especially on the whiff-whaff table.
Jon Canter’s sitcom sees Dr Johnson's celebrated biographer, James Boswell pursue other legends to immortalise.
James Boswell ..... Miles Jupp
Boris Johnson ...... Alistair McGowan
Director: Sally Avens
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2015.
Last on
Thu 14 Mar 202402:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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'Whiff whaff, the sport of Kings'
Duration: 02:09
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| James Boswell | Miles Jupp |
| Boris Johnson | Alistair McGowan |
| Writer | Jon Canter |
| Director | Sally Avens |
Broadcasts
Sun 17 May 201519:15BBC Radio 4- Fri 22 May 201507:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 22 May 201517:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 22 May 201522:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 23 May 201505:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 30 Jul 201823:00BBC Radio 4
- Tue 5 Mar 201922:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 14 Mar 202207:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 14 Mar 202217:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 15 Mar 202205:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 20 Mar 202209:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 13 Mar 202407:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 13 Mar 202412:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 13 Mar 202417:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 14 Mar 202402:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
