Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC
Dead Ringers

Dead Ringers

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2000 - 2023
  • 146 episodes (23 series)

Satirical impressionist show mocking the great and good, from politicians to those familar voices on Radio 4. Stars Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey, Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson and more.

  • Due to return for Series 24

Episode menu

Series 12, Episode 1

Michael Portillo tries to escape his co-presenters on This Week and Idris Elba tries to pitch a new movie idea.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 30th July 2014
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Tuesday 29th July 2014 at RADA Studios

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 6th August 2014 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 6th August 2014 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Jon Culshaw Various
Jan Ravens Various
Duncan Wisbey Various
Lewis Macleod Various
Debra Stephenson Various
Writing team
Nev Fountain Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Laurence Howarth Writer
Tom Coles Writer
Ed Amsden Writer
Jon Culshaw Writer
Jack Bernhardt Writer
Bill Dare Writer
Gráinne Maguire Writer
Production team
Bill Dare Producer

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