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Ringmaster Colin with: Andy Parker – wannabe Hollywood screenwriter - and forgotten silver screen star Anna Mann. From 2015.

Enter the Carnival of Monsters, a bizarre and hilarious world of sketches, stories and characters, presented by the sinister Ringmaster.

Master character comedian Colin Hoult returns with the second series of his sinister sketch show.

A host of characters are the exhibits at the Carnival - all played by Colin himself.

Meet such monstrous yet strangely familiar oddities as: Wannabe Hollywood screenwriter Andy Parker; Anna Mann - outrageous star of such forgotten silver screen hits such as 'Rogue Baker', 'Who's For Turkish Delight' and 'A Bowl For My Bottom'; plus characters ranging from acid jazz obsessives, to mask workshop coordinators.

Writers Guild Award-winner Colin Hoult is best known for his highly acclaimed starring roles in Paul Whitehouse's 'Nurse', 'Being Human', Rickey Gervais' 'Life's Too Short' and 'Derek', and 'Russell Howard's Good News', as well as his many hit shows at the Edinburgh Festival.

He has also appeared and written for a number of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 series including 'The Headset Set' and 'Colin and Fergus' Digi-Radio'.

Producer: Sam Bryant.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2015.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Aug 2023 22:30

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Credits

Role Contributor
Performer Colin Hoult
Writer Colin Hoult
Producer Sam Bryant

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Jan 2015 23:00
  • Sat 9 Jun 2018 22:00
  • Sat 15 Feb 2020 23:00
  • Sun 21 Nov 2021 23:00
  • Thu 17 Aug 2023 22:30