The Cold Swedish Winter. Image shows from L to R: Linda (Sissela Benn), Geoff (Adam Riches). Copyright: Unique Productions
The Cold Swedish Winter

The Cold Swedish Winter

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2014 - 2021
  • 20 episodes (5 series)

Radio 4 sitcom about a stand-up comedian from London who is living in Sweden. Written by Danny Robins and starring Adam Riches. Also features Sissela Benn, Thomas Oredsson, Anna-Lena Bergelin, Fredrik Andersson and Farshad Kholghi

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 1 - Winter

Geoff attempts to start a career as a comedian in Yxsjö. In a town with barely any shops, where the venue is run by Linda's father - getting an audience is going to be a problem.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 11th August 2014
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 29th December 2016 6:30pm Radio 4
Thursday 5th January 2017 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 5th January 2017 5:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 5th January 2017 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 6th January 2017 5:30am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 8th February 2019 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 8th February 2019 5:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 9th February 2019 5:00am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 15th October 2019 7:00am Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 15th October 2019 5:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 16th October 2019 5:00am Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 19th October 2019 12:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Adam Riches Geoff
Sissela Benn Linda
Thomas Oredsson Sten
Anna-Lena Bergelin Gunilla
Danny Robins Ian
Guest cast
Helen Braunholtz-Smith Jen
Lisa Werlinder Shop Assistant
Writing team
Danny Robins Writer
Production team
Frank Stirling Director
Frank Stirling Producer

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