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.

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Series 3, Episode 4 - Victoria

Ben is beginning to resent being pushed around. He imagines a different life back in Victorian times when he might have got things his own way a bit more often - until he gets into an argument with Benjamin Disraeli. Victoria.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 15th December 2009
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 13th April 2012 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 16th February 2014 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 4th August 2015 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 14th November 2017 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 14th January 2020 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 16th June 2021 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 3rd February 2024 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Neil Pearson Ben
Fiona Allen Mary
Josie Lawrence Mum
Leslie Ash Blitz
Scarlett Milburn-Smith Bea
Jo Martin Nurse
Stephen Frost Derek
Spencer Brown Marley
Guest cast
Matthew Kelly Disraeli
Nigel Hastings Grocer
Writing team
Nigel Smith Writer
Production team
Nigel Smith Director
Gareth Edwards Producer

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