Jessica Hynes
I Told You I Was Ill
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 3
- 2018
- 3 episodes
Jessica Hynes writes and performs her own short drama about a female stand-up in search of the perfect gig. Also features John Hegley, Mark Heap, Pippa Haywood, Stephen Wight, Jonathan Keeble and Toby Hadoke
Key details
- Genre
- Comedy Drama
- Broadcast
- 2018
- Channel
- BBC Radio 3
- Episodes
- 3
- Stars
- John Hegley, Jessica Hynes, Mark Heap, Pippa Haywood, Stephen Wight, Jonathan Keeble and Toby Hadoke
- Writers
- Jessica Hynes, Lee Mattinson and Toby Hadoke
A tribute to Spike Milligan in the centenary year of his birth, this is a special homage to Spike Milligan, where three writers respond to Milligan's style, his work, his legacy, hosted by comic poet and singer John Hegley.
Toby Hadoke presents Going, Going, Goon; Lee Mattinson delivers 2 Clowns, 1 Trumpet; and Jessica Hynes has written Deadline.
Performed live at the University of Hull's Middleton Hall. Part of 'Contains Strong Language'. A season of poetry and performance from Hull.
Additional details
- Production
- Studio
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Sunday 7th October 2018 at 7:30pm on BBC Radio 3
- All previous repeats
Recording details
- University of Hull