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With Nobbs On
A three part memoir from the creator of Reginald Perrin, David Nobbs
David Nobbs is the comic genius behind Reggie Perrin, The Two Ronnies, Tommy Cooper, Frankie Howerd and Radio 4’s The Maltby Collection. In With Nobbs On he presents a three-part series of entertaining, joke-laden, insider observations on his comedy career to a studio audience – along with guest readings, archive material and unpredictable delights.
Episode 1 – From Badgers to Frost
A young David realizes there’s more to writing a novel than just the title, and TV fame beckons when cabs are sent to collect David’s sketches for an iconic, groundbreaking satirical show.
Duration: 30 minutes. TX: Monday 21 May 2012 BBC Radio 4, Tuesday 1st-Thursday 3rd September 2015 BBC Radio 4 Extra
Written and presented by David Nobbs.
Produced by Andrew McGibbon
Episode 2 – From Howerd’s End to Pebble Mill
David has trouble explaining why he’s impersonating Frankie Howerd in a public place to the police. Meanwhile Pebble Mill reject a short story about a man battling with his identity as a successful middle class, middle management manager, called Reginald Iolanthe Perrin.
Featuring Martin Trenaman and Mia Soteriou
Duration: 30 minutes. First broadcast: Monday 28 May 2012
Written and presented by David Nobbs
Produced by Andrew McGibbon
A Curtains For Radio Production for BBC Radio 4.
Episode 3 – The Fall and Reprise of Reggie Perrin
David Nobbs describes life after he creates one of the most memorable of British characters, Reginald Iolanthe Perrin and how Reggie keeps on rising.
Written and presented by David Nobbs
Featuring Martin Trenaman and Mia Soteriou
Duration: 30 minutes. First broadcast: Monday 04 June 2012
Written and presented by David Nobbs
Produced by Andrew McGibbon
A Curtains For Radio Production for BBC Radio 4
This series will be available for download shortly.