Vent. Ben (Neil Pearson). Copyright: BBC
Vent

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

The Friday Play

This one-off, one-hour play charts Ben's gruesome experiences in a rehabilitation unit as he learns to speak and move again. This series is about the problems facing Ben, a newly disabled man, when he returns home. People see Ben differently and he starts to see them differently, too.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 20th November 2009
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 14th January 2011 10:00am Radio 7
Friday 7th October 2011 9:00pm Radio 4

Cast & crew

Cast
Neil Pearson Ben
Fiona Allen Mary
Josie Lawrence Mum
Leslie Ash Blitz
Scarlett Milburn-Smith Bea
Guest cast
Robert Webb Naz
Rachel Isaac Ellie
Joanna Brookes Bitch Nurse
Matthew Kelly Karl
Matthew Kelly HG Wells
Laura Doddington Katy
Bruce Alexander Mr Arcola
Writing team
Nigel Smith Writer
Production team
Gareth Edwards Producer

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