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Michael Spicer: Before Next Door

What happens when a socially awkward and neurotic part-time comedian becomes a global internet sensation?

Radio 4,8 episodes

Episodes

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Series 2
Water Slide
The Room Next Door Man faces executive stress and election trauma as his fame expands.
15 Dec 2022,28 mins
Series 2
The Christmas Episode
It’s Christmas, so Michael angers a comedy hero and tears down an office dividing wall.
22 Dec 2022,28 mins
Series 2
BetBoffin
Roberta’s covert plans for Michael’s tour and overt plans for a new carpet cause angst.
29 Dec 2022,28 mins
Series 2
Two Lines in Mason Square
Should Michael save his colleagues from a corporate wolf or leap aboard the showbiz train?
05 Jan 2023,28 mins
Series 1
Marketing Genius
The road to fame for the office bod and Room Next Door Man is paved with awkwardness.
08 Jul 2021,28 mins
Series 1
Silver Badge
An awards event for The Room Next Door Man is a cause for angst not celebration.
15 Jul 2021,28 mins
Series 1
Cheesy Strings
An odd A-List invite for the Room Next Door Man and an audition - to play a cheesy string.
22 Jul 2021,28 mins
Series 1
To Put It Another Way
An excruciating TV panel show experience is also revelatory for the Room Next Door Man.
29 Jul 2021,28 mins