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John Cleese's Dream Dinner Party

Actor, comedian and writer John Cleese’s radio archive dinner party with a twist with guests from beyond the grave.

Actor, comedian and writer John Cleese hosts a dinner party with a twist - all his guests are from beyond the grave!

But his heroes are brought back to life by the magic of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio archive.

An all-star line-up is joining John for dinner:

* Writer and philosopher Aldous Huxley
* Hollywood actress Bette Davis
* Comedian and writer Spike Milligan
* Film maker and writer Susan Sontag
* Neurologist Oliver Sacks.

While John and his guests wait for the Indian takeaway to arrive, they don't waste any time in discussing past drug experiences, the trauma of war, being a superstar, the threat of technology - and the joy of silliness.

Then the comedians Peter Cook and Dudley Moore turn up for a late night brandy.

Producers: Sarah Peters & Peregrine Andrews

A Tuning Fork and Open Audio production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2019.

Available now

28 minutes

Last on

Wed 10 Apr 2024 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Sat 21 Sep 2019 10:30
  • Sat 7 Nov 2020 19:15
  • Tue 9 Apr 2024 10:30
  • Tue 9 Apr 2024 16:30
  • Wed 10 Apr 2024 00:30