Freddie Fox
Mr Waring Of The BBC

Mr Waring Of The BBC

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2021
  • 1 episode

Real-life comedy drama about a man seeking fame with a new line in comedy. Stars Freddie Fox, Robert Bathurst, Clive Hayward, Tony Turner, Elinor Coleman and more.

Key details

Genre
Comedy Drama
Broadcast
2021
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
1
Stars
Freddie Fox, Robert Bathurst, Clive Hayward, Tony Turner, Elinor Coleman, Simon Ludders, Marilyn Nnadebe, Stewart Campbell and more
Writer
Freddie Phillips
Director
Gemma Jenkins
Company

Success beckons when a young entertainer with "a new line in comedy" lands the leading role in a BBC radio show.

Based on the true story of Peter Waring, whose desire for a better life brought him fame and infamy.

Additional details

Also known as
  • Drama: Mr Waring Of The BBC
Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Tuesday 22nd June 2021 at 2:15pm on BBC Radio 4
Episode length
45 minutes
All previous repeats
  • Thursday 31st August 2023 at 2:15pm on Radio 4

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