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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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14 minutes

Last on

Fri 13 Jun 202522:45

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Credits

RoleContributor
PerformerAlex Owen
PerformerBen Ashenden
ProducerSam Bryant
WriterAlex Owen
WriterBen Ashenden

Broadcasts

  • Wed 7 Sep 201623:00
  • Thu 13 Dec 201823:15
  • Tue 14 Apr 202023:15
  • Sat 7 Aug 202123:45
  • Sat 14 Aug 202115:00
  • Sun 15 Aug 202103:00
  • Fri 3 Feb 202323:15
  • Fri 13 Jun 202522:45

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How easy is it to write a comedy sketch?

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

Featured in the Comedy of the Week Podcast

Presented by Cariad Lloyd.