Before They Were Famous
Before They Were Famous

Before They Were Famous

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2012 - 2015
  • 16 episodes (3 series)

Spoof Radio 4 documentary which sheds light on the often surprising jobs done by the world's best known writers. Stars Ian Leslie, John Finnemore, Katy Wix, Fenella Woolgar, David Armand and more.

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Series 3, Episode 2

Featuring a valuable insight into the origins of Henry Longfellow's poetic success, in the guise of a letter of complaint to a boiler repair company.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 27th May 2015
Time
11:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 30th August 2017 11:15pm Radio 4
Wednesday 6th September 2017 11:15pm Radio 4
Tuesday 22nd October 2019 10:45pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 9th February 2024 11:45pm Radio 4 Extra

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