The Birthday
Damien rents a narrowboat to celebrate his birthday afloat. What could go wrong? Stars Miles Jupp and Justin Edwards. From 2015.
Damien rents a narrowboat for a weekend cruising around the heart of England with Anthony, his producer friend Marion Duffett, his parents Janet and Dennis, his agent Ian, and his builder Mr Mullaney.
He hopes to relax but also ease tensions between Mr Mullaney and Anthony who aren't getting on well following an Anthony-induced hiccup in their newly formed property business.
But canalling isn't always as easy as it looks...
Sitcom charting the life of cookery writer Damien Trench, who lives in London's Queen's Park with his partner Anthony
Damien Trench ...... Miles Jupp
Anthony ...... Justin Edwards
Ian Frobisher ...... Philip Fox
Mr Mullaney ...... Brendan Dempsey
The Auctioneer/Ivan ...... Mark Edel-Hunt
Livi Hollinshead ...... Alex Tregear
Gavin Colthorpe ...... Stephen Critchlow
Written by Nick Revell.
Producer: Sam Michell
A 91热爆 Radio Comedy production for 91热爆 Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Damien Trench | Miles Jupp |
| Anthony | Justin Edwards |
| Ian Frobisher | Philip Fox |
| Dennis Trench | Philip Fox |
| Mr Mullaney | Brendan Dempsey |
| Marion Duffett | Lesley Vickerage |
| Janet Trench | Selina Cadell |
| Mr Touchstone | David Acton |
| The Waitress | Alex Tregear |
| Producer | Sam Michell |
| Writer | Nick Revell |
Broadcasts
Wed 19 Aug 2015 11:3091热爆 Radio 4- Fri 22 Nov 2019 11:3091热爆 Radio 4
- Thu 28 Jan 2021 07:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 28 Jan 2021 17:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 29 Jan 2021 05:0091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 16 Jan 2023 07:3091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 16 Jan 2023 12:3091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 16 Jan 2023 17:3091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 17 Jan 2023 02:3091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
An interview with Miles Jupp
The series creator and voice of Damien Trench talks to 91热爆 Radio 4.
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