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 2, Episode 6 - Arrival
Everyone is faced with decisions. Should the doctors try a last-ditch treatment to bring Ben round? And is he ready to leave the safety of his unconscious fantasy with Blitz and face up to the grim reality of pain and disability?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 30th October 2007
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 14th October 2010 | 11:30pm | Radio 7 |
| Friday 16th December 2011 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Sunday 8th December 2013 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 28th April 2015 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 4th September 2017 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 17th September 2019 | 11:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 5th October 2021 | 11:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 10th June 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 |
| Nicholas Hutchison | Ensemble Actor |
| Laura Aikman | Ensemble Actor |
| Nigel Smith | Writer |
| Gareth Edwards | Producer |