Michael Spicer: Before Next Door. Image shows left to right: Michael (Michael Spicer), Ellie Taylor
Michael Spicer: Before Next Door

Michael Spicer: Before Next Door

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2020 - 2023
  • 9 episodes (2 series)

Semi-autobiographical sitcom based on Michael Spicer's rise to internet stardom. Also features Ellie Taylor and Joanna Neary.

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Pilot

After 20 years of making comedy under the radar, Michael Spicer is on the cusp of leaving the office behind and - with the help of his wife Roberta - making a living out of being funny. But will an ordinary person like Michael be able to successfully navigate the unpredictable road to fame?

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 18th June 2020
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 11th August 2022 6:30pm Radio 4
Thursday 18th August 2022 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 18th August 2022 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 18th August 2022 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 19th August 2022 5:30am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Michael Spicer Michael
Ellie Taylor Ensemble Actor
Joanna Neary Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Peter Curran Self
Emma Barnett Self
Writing team
Michael Spicer Writer
Production team
Matt Tiller Producer

Press

Review - Michael Spicer: Before Next Door

There is always the risk a comedian-led mockumentary like this will tip into self-indulgence, especially when the central character is so insular and inward-looking, but there's a big enough dollop of quirk in Before Next Door to make it feel fresh and funny. Even the meta moments - acknowledging a flashback or the artifice of a sound effect - are done with a light, deft touch.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 18th June 2020

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