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 1
Listeners are treated to graphic novelist Alan Moore's early drafts of the popular Fred Basset cartoon strip.
Further details
Listeners are treated to graphic novelist Alan Moore's early drafts of the popular Fred Basset cartoon strip.
The programme also features crime writer Patricia Cornwell's gory descriptions of fast food menu items (written as an early commission by a high street restaurateur when work was scarce), and legendary poet Byron's headstone verses for beloved deceased pets.
Plus, to close the show, the first of the disturbingly unseasonal Christmas cracker jokes by Henrik Ibsen.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 20th May 2015
- Time
- 11:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 15 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 15th October 2019 | 10:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 2nd February 2024 | 11:45pm | Radio 4 Extra |