Pete Sinclair – författare

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

The 1993 series that sees Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins ''looking back'' at the decade that was yet to happen

Newsreader and ‘Godfather of Radio 4’ Brian Perkins and Spitting Image impressionist Kate Robbins star in this Sony Award-winning satirical show, set on New Year’s Eve at the turn of the millennium. As the Nineties come to a close, they recall the tumultuous, earth-shattering events of the years 1994-1999.

Join them as they revisit when the House of Commons voted for an Honesty Act; Blue Peter launched an appeal with a twist; the media’s attention turned to an unusual new breed of dog; The Archers went on strike; the Hubble space telescope discovered a new star sign and young people thrilled to an exciting new musical style blending dub reggae and horse-racing commentary…

Predicted using a crystal ball in 1993, this futuristic show was foretold by Spitting Image writers Mark Burton, John O''Farrell and Pete Sinclair, who also performed alongside special guests Chris Barrie, Hugh Dennis, Steve Coogan, Jack Dee, Rory Bremner and Alistair McGowan.

Cast and credits

Starring Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins

Written and performed by Mark Burton, John O''Farrell and Pete Sinclair

Special guests: Chris Barrie, Hugh Dennis, Steve Coogan, Jack Dee, Rory Bremner and Alistair McGowan

Produced by Caroline Leddy

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates:

1995 10 July 1993

1996 17 July 1993

1997 24 July 1993

1998 31 July 1993

1999 7 August 1993

1994 31 December 1993

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Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins ‘remember’ 21st Century years yet to happen in this futuristic 1994 comedy show

First broadcast (with the aid of a crystal ball) in summer 1994, the Sony Award-winning show returns for a second series starring the ‘Godfather of Radio 4’, Brian Perkins, and Spitting Image impressionist Kate Robbins. This time, they turn their comic gaze on six roller-coaster years from the 21st Century: 2001, 2005, 2010, 2021, 2025 and 2099.

Among the extraordinary events of this turbulent era were the invention of the Telepathone, the first ego transplant, the rise of the Church of the Latter Day Agnostics, and America’s invasion of Narnia. So strap in for a thrilling trip back to the extraordinary, turbulent era when ‘Toddler Power’ ran rampant, the Official Monster Raving Loony Party became the breakthrough third force in British politics – and time ran backwards…

Predicted by Spitting Image writers Mark Burton, John O''Farrell and Pete Sinclair – who also play supporting roles in the sketches – this sharp, satirical show features special guest comedians Jeremy Hardy, John O’ Farrell, Griff Rhys Jones, Tony Hawks, Nigel Planer and Hugh Dennis.

Cast and credits

Starring Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins

Special guests: Jeremy Hardy, John O’Farrell, Griff Rhys Jones, Tony Hawks, Nigel Planer, Hugh Dennis

Predicted by Spitting Image writers Mark Burton, John O''Farrell and Pete Sinclair

Produced by Caroline Leddy

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates:

2001 9 July 1994

2005 16 July 1994

2010 23 July 1994

2021 30 July 1994

2025 6 August 1994

2099 13 August 1994

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