Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC
Vent

Vent

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2006 - 2009
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

Radio comedy starring Neil Pearson as a man recovering from a coma. This sitcom is based on writer Nigel Smith's own experiences. Also features Fiona Allen, Josie Lawrence, Leslie Ash, Scarlett Milburn-Smith, Jo Martin and more.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 3 - I Want You

Ben is heading for a compromising situation with a scantily-clad fellow patient. Is his life turning into a farce? Why is he in a strangely familiar hotel in 1970s Torquay and just what really happened with Andrea and the extra virgin olive oil?

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 9th October 2007
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 23rd September 2010 11:30pm Radio 7
Friday 25th November 2011 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 17th November 2013 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 7th April 2015 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 14th August 2017 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 27th August 2019 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 14th September 2021 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 20th May 2023 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Neil Pearson Ben
Fiona Allen Mary
Josie Lawrence Mum
Leslie Ash Blitz
Mark Perry Ensemble Actor
Jo Martin Ensemble Actor
Tim Whitnall Ensemble Actor
Nicholas Hutchison Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Clare Grogan Ensemble Actor
Hils Barker Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Nigel Smith Writer
Production team
Gareth Edwards Producer

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