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

Series 3, Episode 3 - Stirrings In The Night

Ben and Mary's love life needs help; luckily Blitz has found Lord Byron to offer some useful tips. Meanwhile, mum dismantles a toad in the hole in case it gets in the way of romance.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 8th December 2009
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 6th April 2012 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 9th February 2014 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 28th July 2015 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 7th November 2017 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Tuesday 7th January 2020 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 9th June 2021 11:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 27th January 2024 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Neil Pearson Ben
Fiona Allen Mary
Josie Lawrence Mum
Leslie Ash Blitz
Scarlett Milburn-Smith Bea
Jo Martin Nurse
Stephen Frost Derek
Spencer Brown Marley
Guest cast
Spencer Brown Lord Byron
Writing team
Nigel Smith Writer
Production team
Nigel Smith Director
Gareth Edwards Producer

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