The Secret World. Copyright: BBC
The Secret World
- Radio sketch show
- BBC Radio 4
- 2008 - 2014
- 22 episodes (4 series)
Sketch show offering an insight into the private lives of the famous via skilled impressions from actors including Lewis Macleod and Jon Culshaw. Stars Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Duncan Wisbey, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Julian Dutton and more.
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Series 2, Episode 2
Alan Bennett replies to every bit of junk mail personally and with great style; whilst Professor Richard Dawkins persues his career as a pop singer - auditioning for Lady Gaga.
Further details
Sir David Attenborough is asked by the BBC diversity unit to put more disabled animals in his show - in positive circumstances. Ian Paisley meets Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and insists that the band perform at his cousin Hugo's 60th birthday party. Alan Bennett replies to every bit of junk mail personally and with great style. Professor Richard Dawkins persues his career as a pop singer - auditioning for Lady Gaga.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 8th July 2010
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 13th October 2010 | 11:30am | Radio 4 |
| Wednesday 6th July 2011 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 6th June 2013 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 2nd July 2014 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 7th January 2016 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 3rd January 2018 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 5th April 2020 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 23rd December 2021 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Jon Culshaw | Various |
| Lewis Macleod | Various |
| Duncan Wisbey | Various |
| Margaret Cabourn-Smith | Various |
| Julian Dutton | Various |
| Jess Robinson | Various |
| Bill Dare | Writer |
| Julian Dutton | Writer |
| Bill Dare | Producer |