Cabin Pressure. Image shows from L to R: Arthur (John Finnemore), Douglas (Roger Allam), Carolyn (Stephanie Cole), Martin (Benedict Cumberbatch). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions
Cabin Pressure
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2008 - 2014
- 27 episodes (4 series)
Radio sitcom based around a one-plane charter airline. No job is too small, but many jobs are too difficult for pilots Douglas and Martin. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Roger Allam, Stephanie Cole, John Finnemore and Anthony Head
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 3 - Ipswich
A refresher Safety and Emergency Procedures course spells trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear.
Notes
Trivia from John Finnemore's blog
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 31st July 2009
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 10th August 2010 | 6:30pm | Radio 4 |
| Thursday 21st April 2011 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 7th May 2012 | 9:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 8th May 2012 | 2:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 24th November 2013 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 24th November 2013 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 14th May 2017 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 7th April 2019 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 19th July 2020 | 7:15pm | Radio 4 |
| Friday 24th July 2020 | 7:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 24th July 2020 | 5:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 24th July 2020 | 10:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 25th July 2020 | 5:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 10th January 2023 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Benedict Cumberbatch | Martin |
| Roger Allam | Douglas |
| Stephanie Cole | Carolyn |
| John Finnemore | Arthur |
| Phil Davis | Mr Sargent |
| Alex Macqueen | Dr Duncan |
| John Finnemore | Writer |
| David Tyler | Producer |
Video
Episode 2.3 Preview - Ipswich
A refresher Safety and Emergency Procedures course spells trouble for the airline crew.
Featuring: Roger Allam (Douglas), Stephanie Cole (Carolyn), Benedict Cumberbatch (Martin), John Finnemore (Arthur), Phil Davis (Mr Sargent) & Alex Macqueen (Dr Duncan).