The Birthday
Damien rents a narrowboat to celebrate his birthday afloat. What could go wrong? Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2015.
Damien rents a narrowboat for a weekend cruising around the heart of England with Anthony, his producer friend Marion Duffett, his parents Janet and Dennis, his agent Ian, and his builder Mr Mullaney.
He hopes to relax but also ease tensions between Mr Mullaney and Anthony who aren't getting on well following an Anthony-induced hiccup in their newly formed property business.
But canalling isn't always as easy as it looks...
Sitcom charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench, who lives in London's Queen's Park with his partner Anthony.
Created by and starring Miles Jupp.
Written by Nick Revell.
Damien Trench ...... Miles Jupp
Anthony ...... Justin Edwards
Ian Frobisher ...... Philip Fox
Mr Mullaney ...... Brendan Dempsey
The Auctioneer/Ivan ...... Mark Edel-Hunt
Livi Hollinshead ...... Alex Tregear
Gavin Colthorpe ...... Stephen Critchlow
Producer: Sam Michell
A BBC Radio Comedy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Damien Trench | Miles Jupp |
| Anthony | Justin Edwards |
| Ian Frobisher | Philip Fox |
| Dennis Trench | Philip Fox |
| Mr Mullaney | Brendan Dempsey |
| Marion Duffett | Lesley Vickerage |
| Janet Trench | Selina Cadell |
| Mr Touchstone | David Acton |
| The Waitress | Alex Tregear |
| Producer | Sam Michell |
| Writer | Nick Revell |
Broadcasts
Wed 19 Aug 201511:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 22 Nov 201911:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 28 Jan 202107:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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- Mon 16 Dec 202408:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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- Tue 17 Dec 202403:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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