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Dead Ringers: Series 17 Plus Christmas Specials
- The BBC Radio 4 Impressions Show
- Narrated by: Debra Stephenson, Duncan Wisbey, Jan Ravens, Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Humor & Satire
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Summary
The complete Series 17 of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 impressions show - plus two Christmas special episodes.
Dead Ringers returns with more sharp, topical comedy in these eight shows, featuring all six episodes from Series 17 as well as the two 2017 Christmas specials. Impressions and caricatures are the charming courtiers of explosively satirical truth bombs as Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey take on the worlds of politics and entertainment.
There's some postelection skewering for Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn and Tim Farron; 'Arlene from Belfast' calls Moneybox Live for advice about her sudden windfall; and gossipy 'Govey' leaves backstabbing answerphone messages for Nicola Sturgeon and Leanne Wood. Plus, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer receives a late-night phone call; Hilary Mantel joins Gardeners' Question Time; and David Sedaris and Alan Bennett have a biscuit-off....
The two Christmas editions feature HM The Queen, Dame Joan Bakewell and 'Brexit Bulldog' David Davis as well as taking a look at how Britain's media would cope if Donald Trump pushed the button.
Produced by Bill Dare
Written by Tom Jamieson, Nev Fountain, Tom Coles, Ed Amsden, Sarah Campbell, Laurence Howarth, James Bugg, Laura Major, Max Davis and Jack Bernhardt
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 16 June-21 July 2017 (series 17) and 22-29 December 2017 (Christmas specials)
What listeners say about Dead Ringers: Series 17 Plus Christmas Specials
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- Lesley Goodman
- 13-05-18
Superb
I've been a fan of Dead Ringers TV programme for ages, this is just as good. Topical, hilarious and brilliantly delivered humour. Clever writing and superb impressions. Would definitely recommend.
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- JoRo
- 17-03-18
Very Funny
Excellent! I laughed my socks off. One of the best shows on BBC Radio in my opinion.
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- Andrew Hopper
- 20-03-18
An absolute hoot
Highly amusing and worth every penny. Highly recommended and guaranteed to banish any blues away
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-01-20
Impressive
I thought that the impressions were fantastic...really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to anyone who has been following politics lately and wants a lighter take on it.🙂
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- Anonymous User
- 19-12-19
so funny!
Sharp political satire with brilliant impersonations ,one of the best things from BBC radio four.