Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC
Vent
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 2006 - 2009
- 19 episodes (3 series)
Radio comedy starring Neil Pearson as a man recovering from a coma. This sitcom is based on writer Nigel Smith's own experiences. Also features Fiona Allen, Josie Lawrence, Leslie Ash, Scarlett Milburn-Smith, Jo Martin and more.
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Series 1, Episode 3 - Wouldn't You Like To Get Away
Mary and Mum have a break when Ben's unconscious body gets driven to a medical conference in Birmingham.
Further details
Mary and Mum have a break when Ben's unconscious body gets driven to a medical conference in Birmingham. But they can't quite bring themselves to break their routine and leave the hospital.
Meanwhile, Ben's mind also takes a trip. Unfortunately, it's a trip back to the hotel in Paris where he had the most miserable night of his life.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 25th July 2006
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 9th July 2010 | 10:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Tuesday 31st May 2011 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 26th May 2013 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 2nd December 2014 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 10th May 2016 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 21st May 2019 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 17th February 2021 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 21st January 2023 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Neil Pearson | Ben |
| Fiona Allen | Mary |
| Josie Lawrence | Mum |
| Leslie Ash | Blitz |
| Nigel Smith | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |