Beyond The Fringe. Image shows from L to R: Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller, Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett. Copyright: BBC
Behind Beyond The Fringe
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2023
- 1 episode
Comedy drama about the 1960s satirical comedy show starring Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett and Jonathan Miller. Also features Patrick Walshe McBride, Ian Dunnett Jr, Matthew Durkan, Tom Durant-Pritchard, David Reed and more.
Beyond The Fringe. Image shows from L to R: Alan Bennett, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller. Copyright: BBC
Key details
- Genre
- Comedy Drama
- Broadcast
- 2023
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 1
- Stars
- Patrick Walshe McBride, Ian Dunnett Jr, Matthew Durkan, Tom Durant-Pritchard, David Reed, Hasan Dixon, Samuel James, Rhiannon Neads and more
- Writer
- Jeremy Front
- Director
- Sally Avens
- Company
In 1961, Beyond The Fringe not only transformed the style of British comedy, lighting the fuse of the satire boom, it also fired a broadside at The Establishment and sent a blast of fresh air through the fusty corridors of power.
Before The Beatles made the 60s swing, the Fab Four of comedy, Alan Bennett, Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller and Dudley Moore opened the door to social change through their iconic comedy. This drama takes listeners behind the scenes, examining what made Beyond The Fringe so significant.
Catch-up
Additional details
- Also known as
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- Turning Point: Behind Beyond The Fringe
- Soundtrack
- Ian Dunnett Jr played piano.
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Saturday 5th August 2023 at 3pm on BBC Radio 4
- Episode length
- 1 hour