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The Secret World

The Secret World

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2008 - 2014
  • 22 episodes (4 series)

Sketch show offering an insight into the private lives of the famous via skilled impressions from actors including Lewis Macleod and Jon Culshaw. Stars Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Duncan Wisbey, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Julian Dutton and more.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 1

The Secret World returns with more stories from the private lives of public people, from Dead Ringers creator Bill Dare.

Further details

Lionel Blair is mistaken for Tony and has to go to the Middle East to get the leaders "dancing to the same tune" which he does with relish; William Haig has a discussion with the ambassador of Kyrkistan but has mistakenly genned up on Uzbekistan, resulting in him agreeing to a royal visit; Al Pacino stalks John Humphrys; and Sir David Attenborough is told that there are too many "old animals" in his nature shows and this is putting off younger viewers.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 1st July 2010
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 6th October 2010 11:30am Radio 4
Wednesday 29th June 2011 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 30th May 2013 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 25th June 2014 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 31st December 2015 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 27th December 2017 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 29th March 2020 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 16th December 2021 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 18th December 2021 3:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 19th December 2021 3:00am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Jon Culshaw Various
Lewis Macleod Various
Duncan Wisbey Various
Margaret Cabourn-Smith Various
Julian Dutton Various
Jess Robinson Various
Writing team
Bill Dare Writer
Julian Dutton Writer
Production team
Bill Dare Producer

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