Daphne Sounds Expensive
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 4 |
| Starring | Jason Forbes Phil Wang George Fouracres Sir Willard White Emma Sidi David Elms |
| Created by | Jason Forbes Phil Wang George Fouracres |
| Written by | Jason Forbes Phil Wang George Fouracres |
| Produced by | Matt Stronge |
| Recording studio | BBC Broadcasting House |
| Original release | 14 July 2016 |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Website | BBC Programmes page |
Daphne Sounds Expensive is a BBC Radio 4 comedy series, written and performed by the sketch comedy trio 'Daphne' (Jason Forbes, Phil Wang and George Fouracres).
Background
Jason Forbes, Phil Wang and George Fouracres came together to form the sketch group Daphne in 2014.[1] Daphne went on to win the London Sketchfest's prize for 'Best New Act' in 2015.[2] Their debut Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Daphne Do Edinburgh, was critically acclaimed and the group was nominated for the 2015 Foster's (formerly Perrier) Award.[3]
In February 2016, the BBC announced that Daphne would be bringing a "Goon Show-esque" comedy to BBC Radio 4.[4]
The show was recorded in front of a live audience at BBC Broadcasting House.[5]
Overview
In addition to Daphne (Jason Forbes, Phil Wang and George Fouracres), the cast of Daphne Sounds Expensive includes Emma Sidi, David Elms and opera singer Sir Willard White. It also features a live nine-piece band with original music composed by Jeff Carpenter.[6]
The show's producer, Matt Stronge, is the grandson of Goon Show writer and comedian Eric Sykes.[7]
List of episodes
| No. | Title | Written by | Produced by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Malaysia" | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 14 July 2016[9] | |
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The gang heads off to Malaysia to find Phil's legendary criminal uncle, Pak Belang.[8] Guest stars: Sir Willard White, Emma Sidi & David Elms. | |||||
| 2 | "Pirates" | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 21 July 2016[9] | |
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The gang set sail for New York but are waylaid by George's mathematical ineptitude.[10] Guest stars: Sir Willard White, Emma Sidi & David Elms. | |||||
| 3 | "D.A.P.H.N.E." | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 28 July 2016[9] | |
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Jason has an out-of-this-world plan to increase the show's listenership.[11] Guest stars: Sir Willard White, Emma Sidi & David Elms. | |||||
| 4 | "Murder" | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 4 August 2016[9] | |
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In this last episode of the series, the gang must solve a mysterious murder on the Yorkshire Moors.[12] Guest stars: Sir Willard White & David Elms. | |||||
References
- ^ who? | Daphne | Sketch comedy from Phil Wang, Jason Forbes & George Fouracres
- ^ Seven sketch comedy shows to see at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, TimeOut
- ^ Foster's Edinburgh Comedy awards shortlist announced, BBC News
- ^ Radio 4’s Comedy Commissioner announces a raft of new commissions, BBC Media Centre
- ^ @daphnecomedy, Twitter
- ^ Daphne Sounds Expensive – BBC Radio 4
- ^ Eric Sykes, IMDb
- ^ Daphne Sounds Expensive - Series 1, Episode 1: Malaysia, BBC Radio 4
- ^ a b c d Daphne Sounds Expensive, British Comedy Guide
- ^ Daphne Sounds Expensive - Series 1, Episode 2: Pirates, BBC Radio 4
- ^ Daphne Sounds Expensive - Series 1, Episode 3: D.A.P.H.N.E., BBC Radio 4
- ^ Daphne Sounds Expensive - Series 1, Episode 4: Murder, BBC Radio 4