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Big Broadcast

Big Broadcast

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2011 - 2020
  • 7 episodes (3 series)

Musical comedy set in a 1932 Chicago radio studio. Stars Samantha Spiro, Chris Jarman, Ryan Early, Elizabeth Counsell, Ryan Whittle and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Culture

It's 1933 and Radio Station WKAZ Chicago delivers live radio every week from its theatre. Today, however, the Dusenberg Hour of Charm is threatened by the disappearance of its sponsor. The arrival of a new owner heralds a new high-culture focus much to the dismay of the regular crew.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 24th December 2014
Time
2:15pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
45 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Samantha Spiro Myrna
Sam Dale Arthur
Paul Heath Jamie
Roslyn Hill Georgia
Guest cast
Ewan Bailey Louis
Barbara Barnes Gilda
Jane Whittenshaw Gally
Monty D'Inverno (as Monty d'Inverno) Dwight
Writing team
Neil Brand Writer
Production team
David Hunter Producer
Neil Brand Composer
Helen Neeves BBC Singer
Vanessa Heine Singer
Edward Saklatvala Singer
John Ward Singer

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