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.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 5 - Gravity Gets You Down
Ben's physiotherapy seems to be working miracles when he gets far enough out of his coma to punch his physiotherapist. And what are a tough-as-nails agent, a giant winged angel and Elvis doing in his unconscious mind?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 8th August 2006
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23rd July 2010 | 10:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Sunday 25th July 2010 | 4:00pm | Radio 7 |
| Tuesday 14th June 2011 | 10:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 9th June 2013 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 16th December 2014 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 24th May 2016 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 4th June 2019 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Wednesday 3rd March 2021 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 4th February 2023 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Neil Pearson | Ben |
| Fiona Allen | Mary |
| Josie Lawrence | Mum |
| Leslie Ash | Blitz |
| Mark Perry | Ensemble Actor |
| Jo Martin | Ensemble Actor |
| Tim Whitnall | Ensemble Actor |
| Dave Lamb | Ensemble Actor |
| Lucy Montgomery | Ensemble Actor |
| Sue Vincent | Ensemble Actor |
| Nigel Smith | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |