Loveable idiots create and deconstruct an odd world in front of a live audience. Stars Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden. From 2016
Strap in for a 15-minute delve into a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.
The Pin are an award-winning comedy duo, and legends of Edinburgh festival. They deconstruct the sketch form, in a show that exists somewhere between razor-sharp smartness and utterly joyous silliness.
Written by Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen
Performed by:
Ben Ashenden
Alex Owen
Freya Parker
Brian Protheroe
Producer: Sam Bryant
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Alex Owen |
| Performer | Ben Ashenden |
| Producer | Sam Bryant |
| Writer | Alex Owen |
| Writer | Ben Ashenden |
Broadcasts
Wed 7 Sep 201623:00BBC Radio 4- Thu 13 Dec 201823:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 14 Apr 202023:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 7 Aug 202123:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 14 Aug 202115:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 15 Aug 202103:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 3 Feb 202323:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 13 Jun 202522:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
Have a Laugh with Radio 4
Comedy clips and funny features
How easy is it to write a comedy sketch?
The Pin (aka Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen) chat to Cariad Lloyd about pitching bad ideas.
Featured in the Comedy of the Week Podcast
Presented by Cariad Lloyd.
