Crackanory. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
Crackanory
- TV comedy
- Dave
- 2013 - 2017
- 26 episodes (4 series)
Series featuring stories from comedy writers, read out by well known comedians. The tales are accompanied by live action and animation.
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Series 4, Episode 2 - Living With A Lie
Crackanory. Sheridan Smith. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
A frustrated writer fabricates an elderly relative to get time off work to start his novel. But when the doorbell goes and 'Aunt Janet' is standing on his doorstep, he realises his lie has come to life and he's got to deal with the old battle-axe for real. Written by Nico Tatarowicz, narrated by Sheridan Smith.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 31st January 2017
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Dave
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 1st February 2017 | 1:30am | Dave |
| Monday 27th February 2017 | 12:00am | Dave |
| Monday 27th February 2017 | 3:25am | Dave |
| Tuesday 11th September 2018 | 3:25am | Dave |
| Sunday 23rd June 2019 | 2:15am | Dave |
| Sunday 16th February 2020 | 2:45am | Dave |
| Friday 29th May 2020 | 3:15am | Dave |
| Sunday 30th August 2020 | 3:10am | Dave |
Cast & crew
| Sheridan Smith | Host / Presenter |
| Dylan Edwards | Russell |
| Steve Oram | Phil |
| Moya Brady | Auntie Janet |
| Ann Akin | Lauren |
| Nico Tatarowicz | Writer |
| Richard Pengelley | Director |
| Arnold Widdowson | Producer |
| Tanya Qureshi | Executive Producer |
| Andy Brereton | Executive Producer |
| Jennifer Sheridan | Editor |
| Thorin Thompson | Production Designer |
| Sally Broome | Casting Director |
| Lucy Williams | Costume Designer |
| Olly Wiggins | Director of Photography |
| Susie Munachen | Make-up Designer |
| Waen Shepherd | Composer |
| Adam Morris | 1st Assistant Director |
Video
Sheridan Smith interview
Sheridan Smith discusses her episode of the show.
Featuring: Dylan Edwards (Russell), Steve Oram (Phil), Sheridan Smith & Nico Tatarowicz.
Press
Preview - Crackanory
Dave has been on a roll with its comedy shows recently. Earlier in January two of its shows, Red Dwarf XI and Taskmaster, won Comedy.co.uk Awards, with the former winning "Comedy of the Year". Another one of their shows that always makes for fun, if disturbing viewing, is their storytelling show Crackanory, where a different guest reads a different dark comic tale.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 31st January 2017