Cabin Pressure: The Complete Series 3

A full-cast BBC Radio Comedy

By: John Finnemore

Narrated by: Benedict Cumberbatch, Full Cast, John Finnemore, Roger Allam, Stephanie Cole

Cabin Pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one-plane charter airline; staffed by two pilots, one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. Whether hunting for polar bears or a cleverly-hidden lemon, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. And then there are the otters...

Carolyn Knapp-Shappey, MJN Air's formidable boss, has employed two of the very cheapest pilots money can buy: Captain Martin Crieff, who's always wanted to fly and won't let a little thing like lack of ability stop him, and First Officer Douglas Richardson, smooth-voiced old sky god and eternal schemer. Passenger service is provided by the relentlessly cheery Arthur, proud inventor of both Surprising Rice and his own hat.

Written by John Finnemore (John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme, The Now Show), Cabin Pressure stars Stephanie Cole as Carolyn, Benedict Cumberbatch as Martin, Roger Allam as Douglas and John Finnemore as Arthur.

‘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

'Unexpectedly brilliant' - Time Out

'An inspired new sitcom' – Observer

Critic reviews

a diamond in radio's crown (Gillian Reynolds)

the writing and acting are so tight they're in danger of cutting off your blood supply (Jane Anderson)

Cabin Pressure is one of the best written, cast, acted and directed comedies on anywhere. (Gillian Reynolds)

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)

Funny

We love these, especially when we need something light and funny in our day. Listening to actors we know is a bonus.

Best comedy on Audible

This ensemble radio program is some of the finest comedy you can find on Audible today. Benedict Cumberbatch’s beautiful voice combined with the comedic timing of his cast mates is a joy to listen to. Every episode of every season is a pleasure, but the final episode of season three, St. Petersburg, is the finest example of what makes this a great program.

Perfect British Wit

If you like dry humor, you’ll love this series. The voice acting is amazing and the writing is brilliant. Perfect for listening to while commuting.

Awesome!

Cabin Pressure is a delight to listen to. The BBC hit it out of the park with this production!

Finnemore and crew have made something BRILLIANT!!

B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B BRILLIANT. Finnemore's writing is a marvel, and the cast is awesomely up to the task.