Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2015
  • 4 episodes (1 series)

A star cast perform short scenes based on the latest book from comic philosophical writer Michael Frayn, Matchbox Theatre, exploring communication. Stars Joanna Lumley, Roger Allam, Charles Edwards, Sophie Winkleman, Lisa Dillon and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3

Short entertainments based on Frayn's acclaimed book of comic dialogues and monologues. Including a controlling theatre director, who thinks he can direct anything, and two people talk to each other on their mobiles, yards apart.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 11th December 2015
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 9th September 2018 7:15pm Radio 4
Friday 14th September 2018 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 14th September 2018 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 14th September 2018 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 15th September 2018 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 31st July 2020 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 31st July 2020 5:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 1st August 2020 5:00am Radio 4 Extra

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