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Cabin Pressure
- Narrated by: Stephanie Cole, Roger Allam, Benedict Cumberbatch
- Series: Cabin Pressure
- Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins
- Radio/TV Program
- Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment & Performing Arts
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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....
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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- Sara
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Mad Cap Comedy Silliness By The Experts
I don't have much experience with radio shows like this recording -- but took a chance because of all the ravingly positive reviews on audible. I love the actors in this program and the reviews were correct--they are all fantastic in their roles. The timing of the dialogue, delivery, and sound effects really paint the picture so you can "see" the action in your mind's eye. Who would have thought? A totally entertaining and successful "try something different" from audible experience. Upbeat and fun.
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- Margaret
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A delight!
I've been on a BBC series kick lately and rank Cabin Pressure first of all I've heard. My favorite character is Arthur, but each has grown on me in their own ways -- even Douglas. My only wish would be that there were more episodes per series. But unless the BBC fairy grants that one, I'll re-listen to the four series available. Highly reccommend.
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Fly away on MJN air with these lovable characters-
If you could sum up Cabin Pressure in three words, what would they be?
If I had to sum up Cabin Pressure in three iconic words from the show it would be: Lemon In Play.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Arthur is by far my favorite character- I want to say Martin, but Arthur doesn't let anything keep him down. In a group of four clot poles he's the clot pole that never lets the biting sarcasm and sideways jabs get to him.
A great example of this is in an exchange about a cup of coffee.
Arthur: Here you are, Skip. Nice hot cup of coffee.
Martin: Augh. It's cold.
Arthur: Nice cup of coffee.
Martin: It's horrible.
Arthur: Cup of coffee.
Martin: Not even sure it is coffee...
Arthur: Cup.
I dare you to hate Arthur's enthusiasm after Season 2. It's near impossible.
What about the narrators’s performance did you like?
What don't I like about this performance? It's a radio play in all the beautiful and gleefully imaginative ways that made sitting and listening to the radio as a kid just as entertaining as watching the telly.
The characters are often cheerfully perverse, boldly bad and hilariously hypocritical. John Finnemore does a beautiful job of weaving fantastical cock-ups into the every day lives of these four misfits. From the dry and sarcastically suave Douglas to the socially awkward and dweebish Martin playing a piloting version of Abbot and Costello, to Arthur playing the plucky young idiot and the counterpoint to his waspish and shrewd mother Carolyn- the owner of MJN and hostess of the tiny charter aircraft.
The best part is that while each character is larger than life, they are all three dimensional characters. Arthur has a few moments where it is obvious that not only does he have a decent mind sometimes, but he has to force himself to choose to be cheerful, and Carolyn has many moments of humanity and heartfelt connections. So many beautiful little moments that really make everything that much better, funnier.
The sound effects and method of recording are also delightful, and I never cease to be swept off into the clouds for a half hour when Cabin Pressure comes on.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
You can not listen to Cabin Pressure without getting at least one good chuckle. I however had never listened to it before Season 3 and was given a copy of Season 1 and 2 for listening to during my Holiday.
Suffice it to say I got many odd looks as I broke into giggles and peals of laughter despite white knuckled grips on my own armrests during the long flight. In fact, by the third episode I was relaxed and fairly good even with the pockets of turbulence we went through at one point.
If you hate flying, or love flying, have never flown or fly every week, the MJN crew will have you in stitches. It's just relatable and human in ways that make it an enjoyable experience no matter when you decide to listen in.
Any additional comments?
If you want a good laugh and a ready giggle, Cabin Pressure is the purchase for you!
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- Gwynne O'Reagan
- 11-11-09
Fantastic!
I absolutely LOVE this series. Funny, cleverly written material and terrific performers. I especially relish Roger Allam's deadpan, sardonic, quietly superb, and all-knowing "sky god" Douglas. The most fun you'll ever have in connection with air travel. Enjoy!
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- Karen
- 04-08-13
BRILLIANT!
What did you love best about Cabin Pressure?
Engaging and hilarious performances. Very well written, Finnemore fleshes out the characters in quick and natural way. You find yourself really caring about them.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Too hard to choose just one. I love them all.
What about the narrators’s performance did you like?
Very engaging, you can visualize the characters the narration is so colorful!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I found myself laughing out loud to this on my commute.
Any additional comments?
This series has a high re-listen value!
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- SaraG
- 01-24-13
Amazing!
Where does Cabin Pressure rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Cabin Pressure is the reason I started to listen to radio dramas.
What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The actors are so distinct and clear with all their own unique quirks and personalities. I never really realized how much could be conveyed through voice alone until I listened to
Any additional comments?
I'm absolutely in love with this radio drama. The characters are fantastic (as Arthur would say). The stories are hilarious and, at times, heart warming and tragic. Any work that can simultaneously make me laugh out loud and then truly make me feel for a character is well worth listening to. Get Cabin Pressure! You won't regret it.
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- Jessica Cushen
- 01-23-13
I wanted to be an aeroplane.
What did you love best about Cabin Pressure?
So I downloaded Cabin Pressure from Audible because Benedict Cumberbatch plays the pilot, Martin Crieff, and since Ben's voice is like melted chocolate, I thought it might soothe me to sleep. But YSK: It is REALLY hard to sleep when you're laughing so hard you can't breathe. I listened to all three available seasons last week and then just started right over from the beginning! I've also taken to stalking the BBC Radio 4 website at odd hours of the day/night to catch up with series 4 as it airs.
And as Arthur Shappey would say, "It's brilliant!"
What was one of the most memorable moments of Cabin Pressure?
"Oh, dear. Surely we had two wings when we started?"
Which scene was your favorite?
(bing bong!)
MARTIN: Good afternoon. This is your captain speaking. Just to say there is absolutely nothing to worry about.
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MARTIN: Hello. Captain Crieff here again. Still no need to panic. I repeat, there is no need to panic. Or to look out of the windows. Everything's fine.
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CAROLYN: Yes, we get the message. Arthur, take Martin his coffee.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I laughed so hard that I forgot how to breathe. Then I died. I am currently listening to CP from the beyond. "What fresh hell is this?"
Any additional comments?
If you don't mind me saying so, that question is entirely against the spirit of surprising rice!
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- Cozy Reader
- 02-04-15
Delightful!
Cabin Pressure is a radio play set aboard a chartered plane and it's simply delightful. I admit I did first get this one because of Benedict Cumberbatch, but as I listened I found myself really enjoying what each of the actors brings to this hilarious play.
It was side-splitting funny as you listen and watch while they get themselves into messes and have to figure out how to get themselves out.
I listened to this one at work and I had to pause several times to catch my breathe because I was laughing too hard.
If you like british comedy I highly recommend this one.
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- Augusta
- 12-18-12
Funny Engaging - Perfect
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I found these radio shows to be entertaining and amusing. They are about 40 minutes long each, so you can listen to one at a time (great for a commute), or just listen to them all at once.
Great performances!
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- Jami
- 04-22-15
Funny Stuff!!!!!
This is the first season of the BBC comedy, Cabin Pressure. I found myself laughing out many times; although I listened to this on audio, I could picture the case in the various scenes. I loved the interaction between the characters, as well as the British humour. Very enjoyable!
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- PP Merge
- 06-09-11
Upgrade to first class!
I caught the 2010 Christmas special and laughed my flaps off but had missed the original series. I was really pleased to see it on Audible. I listened to all the episodes in one go and and wasn't disappointed.
Perfectly observed characters and some of the sharpest comedy writing since Blackadder I cannot recommend this highly enough. the dry one-liners and put downs from Douglas the First Officer (Roger Allum) are worth the price alone but there's also an superb turn by Benedict Cumberbatch (pre-Sherlock) as the hapless Captain Martin Crieff.
So funny I nearly choked on my complimentary nuts.
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- Elizabeth
- 07-14-09
Cabin Pressure
With all the joy of flying and none of the carbon footprint, John Finnemore's perfectly-crafted sitcom will have you disturbing the other passengers with shouts of laughter. The regular cast are so brilliant you forget they are a cast and start (worryingly!) to believe that there really is a tiny airline somewhere, run by the fearsome, headmistressy Carolyn and staffed by her only-marginally-more intelligent-than-a-potplant son, Arthur.
Finnemore delights every time with clever plot twists and the occasional glimpse into the tortured private worlds of his characters, continually hinting at personal tragedies but keeping the balance firmly in the area of comedy.
Buy this CD for every possible reason: the script, the acting quality, and Duggie's irresistible dark brown voice. Buy another copy for a friend. If you can't think of a friend you'd like to buy it for, make some new friends.
P.S. The captain is called Martin. He just wanted me to include that.
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- Anne
- 07-21-10
One of the best radio comedies
This is a great radio comedy. One of the best comedies to have recently come out of Radio 4. I can't recommend it highly enough.
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- Joan
- 07-01-11
Wonderful!
This is simply wonderful. Great writing, great cast, great timing. That John Finnemore both writes and plays the hapless Arthur beautifully shows that his is a talent worth watching. Benedict Cumberbatch as the frustrated Senior (as in only) Captain is marvellous. Stephanie Cole's CEO of MJN Air is a delight to the ears. And nobody does laconic sarcasm like Roger Allam. If you haven't already heard this on Radio 4/4 Extra you've missed a real treat. Buy it now and listen to it immediately. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
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- Ben
- 09-12-10
Original and VERY Funny
Once in a while you find a hidden gem on the radio - this is one of them.
Originally played on BBC Radio 4 after the 6pm news 'Cabin Pressure' had me hooked from the first time I heard it.
The story is based around MJN Air (My Jet Now), its not really an airline, if they lined up their planes it would be more an airdot (listen to the story to find out why!)
MJN Air is owned by Carolyn Knapp-Shappey as part of her divorce settlement. MJN Air is crewed by an strange mixture of characters who head off to random countries around the world and encounter a some of the oddest situations you could imagine.
This is really good break from the usual full length audio books that I normally listen to but DO NOT listen to this series when driving or operating machinery. You will laugh that much.
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- Jennifer F Rice2
- 07-24-16
Still the best thing ever produced by the BBC. If you haven't listened up till now .... do it.
The most fantastic comedy series I have ever listened to. All the characters are excellent and the humour remains A1 even after the 20th listen! I can't praise Cabin Pressure highly enough.
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- Annie Honjo
- 09-10-11
LOL - as they say nowadays.
This is absolutely Laugh Out Loud fare. Benedict Cumberbatch - always excellent at everything he does - is a wonderful foil for Roger Allam's biting wit. The hapless Martin is a gem. Stephanie Cole holds this motley crew together with a vicious tongue. Loved it.
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- Calum I. MacLeod
- 07-08-13
Superb Acting, Sublime Writing
John Finnemore is a master at creating personalities and the characters of Cabin Pressure are truly three dimensional.
The casting is genius. Benedict Cumberbatch elicits sympathy with his idealistic but slightly pathetic captain, Roger Allam casts a superior tone as the capable first officer and Stephanie Cole's adds a touch of vulnerability to her school-mistress style "CEO" persona. John Finnemore's own portrayal of of the dim-witted Arthur is always brilliant.
The first season gets off to a great start with Abu Dhabi and the revelation in the series finale Fitton adds real depth to one of the characters.
Cabin Pressure is to be savoured, again and again.
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- Ed Newsome
- 01-15-11
Utter class
Many Radio 4 comedies fail to engage. This one is an exception - its utterly perfect. Great script and fantastic, funny performances from the core cast of four. My particular favourite is Roger Allam's smooth Douglas, the first office who delivers his withery put-downs with the precision of a surgeon.
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- Jackie
- 04-10-14
Never go anywhere without Cabin Pressure!
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I love Cabin Pressure and can listen to them over an over. I have all four series now and never tire of them. I think my favourite episodes are Ottery St Mary and Uzkerty although they are all (to borrow a superlative from Arthur), brilliant!
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- Anonymous User
- 01-20-22
HILARIOUS.
buy this, you won't be disappointed! streets ahead oftge f second best audio comedy. I just wish there was much more of this classic to enjoy. I play the series over and over.
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- DioninNZ
- 01-06-20
Classic and Hilarious UK Comedy
Excellent plot twists with a brilliant writing style. Winderfully acted out too by a mature and learned cast. Oh and funny too 😁
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- cb
- 05-02-14
hilarious
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5stars! Where has the MJN crew been all my life!? Such a y, hilarious show. I must look like a complete mad person walking along laughing myself silly at this AND to top it off it has Benedict Cumberbatch's sexy voice as well. What more could you want!