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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...
"Unexpectedly brilliant" - (Time Out)
"An inspired new sitcom" - (The Observer)"I cannot find a single flaw in it. So top marks." - (Independent on Sunday)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best radio comedy series in years,
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This review is from: Cabin Pressure, The Complete Series 1 (Unabridged) (Audio Download)
I can't think when I last enjoyed a radio comedy as much as Cabin Pressure. The characters are nicely judged and the continuous battle between Captain Martin Crieff and first officer Douglas Richardson is a particular source of entertainment. Written by John Finnemore, who plays delightfully dumb Arthur Shappey, it is set in the world of a 1 plane charter airline which is forever one step ahead of bankruptcy. You wouldn't think that much could be made of that premise, but I can honestly say there isn't a bad episode in the three series thus far.However, I can't recommend buying it from Audibles. Unlike some I don't object to the DRM protection. However, I do object to having all six episodes lumped in to a single file. I tried burning it to a CD and ended up with track breaks in random places that had nothing to do with the actual episodes. I ended up purchasing from AudioGo for less money with no DRM and it was provided as six tracks, 1 episode per track. So Audibles won't be getting any more of my business.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The most under-rated comedy series ever - brilliant!,
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This review is from: Cabin Pressure, The Complete Series 1 (Unabridged) (Audio Download)
Very few programmes make me literally laugh out loud, but this one does it frequently - and in every episode. Sharply written, well researched and brilliantly executed. The quality of Cabin Pressure can be evidenced by the calibre of fine actors who have made guest appearances across the three series; Alison Steadman, Anthony Head and Timothy West to name but three. I have listened to each episode again and again and I still laugh. If you like witty sarcasm, Roger Allam drips it from every pore - you will not be disappointed. Stephanie Cole runs him a close second. I can't wait for series three on audio.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny gentle comedy,
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This review is from: Cabin Pressure, The Complete Series 1 (Unabridged) (Audio Download)
I really enjoy this series, having caught it by accident while driving one night I became hooked. I do hope the travelling lemon game comes from real life, that episode had me in stitches. The series is well written, the characters each have their own lives and benefit from having their own frailties and foibles and are all the better for it. The humour is well observed and very funny and doesn't become stale on re-listening to the series. The series is one of those undiscovered gems that the BBC puts on every so ofter, I recommend you give it a listen and if you enjoy it then tell your friends.
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