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Fresh and funny comedy performed by an all-star cast

This hilarious, fast paced, parody sketch show sends up classic BBC radio shows, travels through time and brings you Shakespeare as you''ve never heard it before. Tune in to Desert Island Discs with a twist, appreciate an orange-inal version of Hamlet and discover Tolstoy with a peel good factor. A spoof show like no other, The Long Hot Satsuma is a laugh out loud comedy packed with quick witted lines and the trademark dry humour of veteran comedians Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden. Action packed episodes include a high court judge-cum-plumber, a BBC announcer with the pips, an alien takeover and some unique royal commentary. A smooth blend of cleverly crafted comedy and pitch perfect parody, this show is full of juicy bits and will have you rolling with laughter. Keep listening, the zest is yet to come!

Recorded in front of a live audience, Olivier award winning and BAFTA nominated actor Alison Steadman (Abigail''s Party, Gavin and Stacey) performs with radio comedy legend Barry Cryer (I''m Sorry I Haven''t a Clue) and TV and radio star Graeme Garden (The Goodies). Their unmistakable voices and wit make this classic sketch show as fresh and funny today as it was when first recorded. Listen to all eight episodes now in this a-peeling new download only edition.

Cast and credits

Produced by Dirk Maggs

Featuring an ensemble cast

Graeme Garden

Barry Cryer

Alison Steadman

Paul B. Davies

Julia Hills

First Broadcast BBC Radio 2, May-July 1989

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All three series of the surreal sitcom set in the madcap world of four happy-go-lucky young folkJeremy Hardy and friends are an irrepressible gang of jolly japesters who are always up for laughter and merriment. Luckily, they all live near to each other: which means craziness is never far away. So good they named it twice, this zany sitcom was initially known as Unnatural Acts, before returning for its third series as At Home With the Hardys. But though the title may be different, the high jinks are as wacky as ever...Series 1 of Unnatural Acts sees Jeremy investigating his lineage, and Kit deciding it''s time to get in touch with a medium''s answerphone. When the pals decide to commune with Mother Nature it''s out with the picnic snacks and off to Sizefield nuclear power station - and when Caroline makes a special announcement at Kit and Jeremy''s wedding anniversary, it''s another success story for computer dating. There''s just one tiny problem... In Series 2, a slew of April Fool pranks escalates into a terrorist threat; a safari park throws up some unexpected attractions, including an exploding ostrich and a gorilla with a walkie-talkie; and Paul starts spring-cleaning Ashdown Forest - where he makes a very interesting discovery...There''s a new moniker, a new story, a new job and a new arrival for the crazy crew in Series 3, At Home with the Hardys. Someone, somewhere is having an affair - and Paul''s doing the catering. Adverts make the heart grow fonder as our four funsters bring you a cleaner, brighter programme with built-in lemon freshness. Meanwhile, a famous line from a famous film may not amount to a hill of beans, but it could be the end of a beautiful friendship - and as Jeremy and Paul get starry-eyed, Kit and Caroline come down to earth...Written by and starring Jeremy Hardy, Kit Hollerbach and Paul B. Davies, this riotous radio romp also stars Caroline Leddy.Production creditsProduced by David TylerCastJeremy - Jeremy HardyKit - Kit HollerbachPaul - Paul B. DaviesCaroline - Caroline Leddyand introducing Patty-JoFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates:Series 1 (Unnatural Acts)Written by Jeremy Hardy, Kit Hollerbach and Paul B Davies. With Pete Sinclair, Steve Punt, Alison Renshaw, John Morrish and Dave CohenSeries 2 (Unnatural Acts)Written by Jeremy Hardy, Kit Hollerbach, Paul B Davies, Pete Sinclair and Caroline LeddySeries 3 (At Home with the Hardys)Written by Paul B. Davies, Jeremy Hardy, Kit Hollerbach and Pete Sinclair© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd''Radio 4''s best comedy by miles'' The Listener