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Cabin Pressure

By: John Finnemore
Narrated by: Stephanie Cole, Roger Allam, Benedict Cumberbatch
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Publisher's summary

Anyone looking to let off some steam is bound to find something to love in Cabin Pressure. The combination of snappy repartee and brilliant voice-acting makes this a side-achingly funny experience from start to finish.

Stephanie Cole ("Doc Martin"), Benedict Cumberbatch and Roger Allam ("The Thick Of It") star in the complete first series of the hit sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. Written by John Finnemore, writer for The News Quiz, and That Mitchell & Webb Sound.

Run by the forbidding divorcée Carolyn Knapp-Shappey (an unfortunate marriage, namewise, but in Carolyn's opinion, marginally better than Carolyn Shappey-Knapp), her two pilots are the smooth, experienced and almost-certainly-fired-by-a-big-airline-for-all-round naughtiness Douglas, and struggling almost-competent pilot and sweaty man Martin. All-round help is provided by Carolyn's near-idiot son, Arthur....

©2008 John Finnemore (P)2008 BBC Audiobooks Ltd

Critic reviews

"Unexpectedly brilliant." - (Time Out)

"An inspired new sitcom." - (The Observer)

"The more I listen to John Finnemore's Cabin Pressure, the more I think what a stonking masterpiece it is. Perfect in every department." (Philip Pullman)

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I've got Cabin Fever

What made the experience of listening to Cabin Pressure the most enjoyable?

A buffoon, a Matriach, a know-it-all and a wannabee all collide in this fabulous BBC Radio series. Some of the best moments come from the verbal sparring between a pre-Sherlock Benedict Cumberbatch, as Martin, and Roger Allam's character Douglas (a Jedi of sarcasm). You will inadvertently laugh out loud in public so be warned.

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I don't doubt you will be hooked when you listen to season one. On the up side you have three more season and a Christmas special to listen to so fill your boots.

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hilarious and clever

I love radio plays and this series is the best I've ever listened to. Laugh-out-loud funny with spot-on performances and clever, witty dialogue. LOVE IT!

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One of the best

An all-time favorite in our house, this is a staple for long drives. At this point, we consider the crew of MJN Air old friends.

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as arthur would say, brilliant!

plots are predictable but acting is great and dialogue is very funny. and do you really need a reason to listen to Benedict Cumberbatch? such a lovely voice.

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Full of laughs😆

Hilariously funny radio cast of a divorced owner of a private airline and her crazy son and crew. I am sure I will be listening to the entire series as this is definitely a 5 star British comedy!

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hilarious!

I highly recommend this! just brilliant! Benedict Cumberbatch and the cast are great. buy it already

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Don't miss it!

Absolutely amazing! Must listen for all radio show fans. The characters come alive with the excellent script and the timing is just perfect.

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Hilarious

I love this entire series. It is hilarious, irreverent and positively brilliant. The cast is spot on amazing. Start with this one and follow-up immediately with the rest of the series. It will be the best decision you have made in a long time.

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Wonderful! Delightful! (And you don’t have to *eat* the Surprise Rice, so that’s even better!)

I have listened to this whole series more times than I can count. I give it as a gift, I introduce everyone I know to it. Just perfect!

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Superb BBC Radio Drama

I purchased this audiobook because I fell in love with the quality of BBC radio dramas for their unique humor, acting and writing. This drama didn't fail! I have a friend who won't listen to "acted" audiobooks with sound effects however he's since changed his mind because the effects blend so well with the story and the laughter isn't a laugh track, which I hate also. Kudos for the entire cast for making me wish I could fly on their zany and kooky airlines! Bravo and well done, BBC!

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