Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive
- Radio sketch show
- BBC Radio 4
- 2005 - 2008
- 24 episodes (4 series)
Topical and surreal radio panel show hosted by Armando Iannucci that takes to the airwaves each summer as The News Quiz and The Now Show take a break. Stars Armando Iannucci and Vaughan Savidge.
Key details
- Genre
- Sketch Show
- Broadcast
- 2005 - 2008
- Channels
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 24 (4 series)
- Stars
- Armando Iannucci and Vaughan Savidge
- Writers
- Armando Iannucci, James Bachman, Jon Holmes, Tony Roche, Ian Martin, Nick Doody, Sean Gray, Will Smith and Roger Drew
- Producer
- David Tyler
- Companies
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive is a topical radio comedy panel show recorded in front of a live audience. Each week the host and his three guests make satirical comment on current events. The show also features sketches and messed-about archive material, all of which tend to have a strong surreal element.
The series returns each summer to fill Radio 4's Friday 6.30pm slot whilst The News Quiz and The Now Show, the two comedies that normally rotate in that slot, have a break whilst the media's 'silly season' takes place. (Note: due to Iannucci's workload, there was not a series in 2009. The gap was filled by I Guess That's Why They Call It The News)
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
Website links
- Official Website
The official website for the series from BBC Radio 4. - Wikipedia
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Wednesday 11th May 2005 at 6:30pm on BBC Radio 4
- Most recent repeats
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- Monday 10th April 2017 at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 4, Episode 6
- Monday 3rd April 2017 at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 4, Episode 5
- Monday 27th March 2017 at 10:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 4, Episode 4