Daphne Sounds Expensive
Daphne Sounds Expensive is a BBC Radio 4 comedy series, written and performed by the sketch comedy trio 'Daphne' (Jason Forbes, Phil Wang and George Fouracres).
Running time | 30 minutes |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Language(s) | English |
Home station | BBC Radio 4 |
Starring | Jason Forbes Phil Wang George Fouracres Sir Willard White Emma Sidi David Elms Liam Williams Jack Kirwan Celeste Dring Caitlin Moran Elizabeth Tan Lewis MacLeod Will Seaward |
Created by | Jason Forbes Phil Wang George Fouracres |
Written by | Jason Forbes Phil Wang George Fouracres |
Produced by | Matt Stronge |
Recording studio | BBC Broadcasting House |
Original release | 14 July 2016 – present |
No. of series | 2 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
Audio format | Stereo |
Website | BBC Programmes page |
Podcast | Series 1 |
Daphne Sounds Expensive was shortlisted for the 'Best Radio Sketch Show' award at the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016.[1] Radio 4 commissioned a second series which it would broadcast from 13 July 2017.[2][3][4]
Background
Jason Forbes, Phil Wang and George Fouracres came together to form the sketch group Daphne in 2014.[5] Daphne went on to win the London Sketchfest's prize for 'Best New Act' in 2015.[6] Their debut Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Daphne Do Edinburgh, was critically acclaimed and the group was nominated for the 2015 Foster's (formerly Perrier) Award.[7]
In February 2016, the BBC announced that Daphne would be bringing a "Goon Show-esque" comedy to BBC Radio 4.[8]
The show was recorded in front of a live audience at BBC Broadcasting House.[9]
Overview
In addition to Daphne (Jason Forbes, Phil Wang and George Fouracres), the cast of Daphne Sounds Expensive includes guest stars such as: opera singer Sir Willard White – a series regular; actors Elizabeth Tan and Lewis MacLeod; and author Caitlin Moran.
It also features original music composed by Jeff Carpenter and Pippa Cleary,[10] and a live nine-piece band from the London Musical Theatre Orchestra.[2][11]
The show's producer, Matt Stronge, is the grandson of Goon Show writer and comedian Eric Sykes.[12]
List of episodes
Series 1
No. | Title | Written by | Produced by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Malaysia" | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 14 July 2016[13] | |
The gang heads off to Malaysia to find Phil's legendary criminal uncle, Pak Belang.[14] Guest stars: Sir Willard White, Emma Sidi & David Elms. | |||||
2 | "Pirates" | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 21 July 2016[13] | |
The gang set sail for New York but are waylaid by George's mathematical ineptitude.[15] Guest stars: Sir Willard White, Emma Sidi & David Elms. | |||||
3 | "D.A.P.H.N.E." | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 28 July 2016[13] | |
Jason has an out-of-this-world plan to increase the show's listenership.[16] Guest stars: Sir Willard White, Emma Sidi & David Elms. | |||||
4 | "Murder" | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 4 August 2016[13] | |
In this last episode of the series, the gang must solve a mysterious murder on the Yorkshire Moors.[16] Guest stars: Sir Willard White, David Elms & Liam Williams.[17] |
Series 2
No. | Title | Written by | Produced by | Original air date | |
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1 | "Black Country" | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 13 July 2017[2][3] | |
The Daphne boys host a charity gala night in George's native Wolverhampton, where guests include award-winning author Caitlin Moran. All seems to be going swimmingly before George makes a shocking confession. Guest stars: Sir Willard White, Jack Kirwan, Celeste Dring & Caitlin Moran.[2][2] | |||||
2 | "Time Travel" | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 20 July 2017[4] | |
After Phil blows a fortune on a spanking new time machine, the Daphne boys must use it to embark on a treacherous adventure in a desperate attempt to recoup their losses. Guest stars: Sir Willard White, Elizabeth Tan & Lewis MacLeod.[11] | |||||
3 | "Atlantis" | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 27 July 2017[4] | |
World-renowned opera singer Sir Willard White has an ingenious plan to solve the boys' money woes. They must travel to the lost city of Atlantis in pursuit of a legendary precious metal. Guest stars: Sir Willard White, Will Seaward & Celeste Dring.[10] | |||||
4 | "Horror" | Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres | Matt Stronge | 3 August 2017[4] | |
Thwarting Jason's plans to make a horror episode, Phil and George hope to appease the Twitter trolls by keeping the show nice and family friendly – all with the help of Sir Paul McCartney.[18] |
References
- British Comedy Guide (16 January 2017). "Awards 2016 shortlists announced – News – British Comedy Guide". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "BBC Radio 4 – Daphne Sounds Expensive, Series 2, Black Country". BBC. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- British Comedy Guide (13 July 2017). "Daphne Sounds Expensive Series 2, Episode 1 – Black Country – British Comedy Guide". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- Daphne Sounds Expensive on BBC Radio 4. "Daphne Sounds Expensive | Sketch comedy from Phil Wang, Jason Forbes & George Fouracres". Daphnecomedy.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- The Group. "who? | Sketch comedy from Phil Wang, Jason Forbes & George Fouracres". Daphnecomedy.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "Seven sketch comedy shows to see at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe". Time Out. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "Foster's Edinburgh Comedy awards shortlist announced – BBC News". BBC. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- Sioned Wiliam, Commissioning Editor for Comedy, BBC Radio 4 (16 February 2016). "Radio 4's Comedy Commissioner announces a raft of new commissions – Media Centre". BBC. Retrieved 25 November 2018.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- Daphne. "Daphne on Twitter: "Be in the audience for our debut @BBCRadio4 series this Sat 25 June at BBC Broadcasting House! FREE TICKETS: https://t.co/4tcmWgL1hN"". Retrieved 25 November 2018 – via Twitter. External link in
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(help) - "BBC Radio 4 – Daphne Sounds Expensive, Series 2, Atlantis". BBC. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "BBC Radio 4 – Daphne Sounds Expensive, Series 2, Time Travel". BBC. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- Eric Sykes, IMDb
- British Comedy Guide. "Daphne Sounds Expensive series and episodes list – British Comedy Guide". Comedy.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "BBC Radio 4 – Daphne Sounds Expensive, Series 1, Malaysia". BBC. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "BBC Radio 4 – Daphne Sounds Expensive, Series 1, Pirates". BBC. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- "BBC Radio 4 – Daphne Sounds Expensive, Series 1, D.A.P.H.N.E". BBC. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- https://soundcloud.com/daphnecomedy/dse-s01e04?in=daphnecomedy/sets/daphne-sounds-expensive-series-1
- "BBC Radio 4 – Daphne Sounds Expensive, Series 2, Horror". BBC. 3 August 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2018.