From Howerd's End to Pebble Mill
David Nobbs, the comic genius behind The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin and The Two Ronnies, talks about his comedy career.
Episode 2 - From Howerd's end to Pebble Mill
Written and presented by David Nobbs
With Nobbs On sees David Nobbs, the comic genius behind Reggie Perrin, The Two Ronnies, Tommy Cooper, Frankie Howerd and R4's The Maltby Collection, presenting a three-part series of entertaining, joke-laden, insider observations on his comedy career to a studio audience along with guest readings, archive material and unpredictable delights.
David has trouble explaining why he's impersonating Frankie Howerd in a public place to the police. Meanwhile Pebble Mill reject a short story about a man battling with his identity as a successful middle class, middle management manager, called Reginald Iolanthe Perrin.
Featuring Martin Trenaman and Mia Soteriou
Produced by Andrew McGibbon
A Curtains For Radio Production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | David Nobbs |
Reader | Martin Trenaman |
Reader | Mia Soteriou |
Producer | Andrew McGibbon |
Writer | David Nobbs |
Broadcasts
- Mon 28 May 2012 11:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Fri 16 Aug 2013 11:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Tue 1 Sep 2015 18:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 2 Sep 2015 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra