Newfangle. Image shows from L to R: Alf (Hugh Bonneville), Crag (Gabriel Vick), Newfangle (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Above The Title Productions
Newfangle

Newfangle

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2009
  • 6 episodes (1 series)

Radio sitcom set hundreds of thousands of years ago. The comedy follows inventor Newfangle as he tries to alter his social position. Stars Russell Tovey, Maureen Lipman, Gabriel Vick, Hugh Bonneville, Pippa Evans and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 2 - Changing Tunes

The tribe are tasked with building Alf the Alpha a giant mound to help him survey his swamp kingdom. While working in the mud, Newfangle finds a rhythm in the clanking of flints in dirt - it's music and the tribe go ape for the original sound. Soon he and Crag are performing their songs to adoring fans, but then the band splits. Newfangle's dreams are shattered, until he meets a mysterious primate impresario in the forest who has a plan for a comeback tour.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 8th June 2009
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Russell Tovey Newfangle
Maureen Lipman Coco
Gabriel Vick Crag
Hugh Bonneville Alf
Pippa Evans Snaggle
Amy Shindler Lucy
Guest cast
Lewis Macleod Simion (Talent Scout)
Julie Mayhew Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Adam Rosenthal Writer
Viv Ambrose Writer
Production team
Adam Bromley Director
Adam Bromley Producer

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