The Guns Of Adam Riches. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Adam Riches, Katharine Bennett-Fox, Jim Johnson. Copyright: BBC
The Guns Of Adam Riches

The Guns Of Adam Riches

  • Radio stand-up
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2012 - 2014
  • 8 episodes (2 series)

Comedy from Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Adam Riches. He showcases his various characters. Stars Adam Riches, Cariad Lloyd and Jim Johnson.

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Series 1, Episode 4 - The Third Pole

Martin started out as a software developer, but ended up as a legendary explorer.

Further details

Adam tells the story of Martin, an audience member from London, who started the evening as an unsuspecting software developer, but ended it as the greatest explorer ever to walk the earth.

As Martin battles to be the first man to reach the 'Third Pole', he is faced by many challenges, including a rival team of Norwegians, led inexplicably by the German filmmaker, Werner Herzog.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 28th February 2013
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 31st May 2016 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 21st February 2018 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 7th April 2020 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 3rd July 2022 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Adam Riches Host / Presenter
Cariad Lloyd Ensemble Actor
Jim Johnson Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Simon Yadoo Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Adam Riches Writer
Production team
Simon Mayhew-Archer Producer
Rupert Majendie Producer

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