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Radio 4,08 Aug 2024,28 mins

SeriesSeries 2

3. Is This Your Seat?

The Train at Platform 4

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A man refuses to move seat, causing a moral crisis on board, in the comedy set in the claustrophobic carriages of a cross-country rail service. Starring Rosie Cavaliero and written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. When two American tourists attempt to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a Great British railway journey to York, Sam must negotiate with the bloke in their reserved seat who’s refusing to move. The Train at Platform 4 follows a long-suffering crew who manage to scrape through every shift like a dysfunctional family – Train Manager, Sam (Rosie Cavaliero; Inside No. 9) First Class Steward, Noel (Hugh Dennis; Outnumbered), and Trolley Operator Tash (Amy Geldhill; Alma’s Not Normal). The passengers are made up of a rolling roster of guest stars. Sam…. Rosie Cavaliero Noel…. Hugh Dennis Tash….. Amy Gledhill Man…. Martin Trenaman Mr McAllister…. Steve Punt Mrs McAllister…. Gemma Arrowsmith Written by....Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis Producer… James Robinson A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4

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