The BBC Radio 4 Impressions Show

Dead Ringers: Series 23 Plus Christmas Specials

The complete Series 23 of the award-winning show – plus three Christmas SpecialsEveryone’s favourite impressions show returns, giving a satirical savaging to a host of politicians, media pundits and celebrities. Among the team’s new victims in this 23rd series are Holly Willoughby, Stacey Solomon and the entire cast of Succession.Boris Johnson plots a political comeback with the SNP (‘Och aye the fwaah!’); Thérèse Coffey launches her signature scent, Eau Sewage; The Archers is revamped for Gen Z; and, with the cost of living crisis at its height, money superhero Martin Lewis swoops in to save us all. We also learn the explicit secrets of Jacob Rees-Mogg’s OnlyFans account; find out Sir Keir Starmer’s secret plan for after the election; and hear some surprising tips from Dr Michael Mosley on how to improve our health and wellbeing...Also included are three Specials with a festive twist, featuring all the people you’d least like to have dinner with. In the first two, Baroness Mone and her husband get their just deserts, Rishi Sunak and King Charles give their end of year speeches – and the Trussmeister is back with a vengeance. And in the third, Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens join Dead Ringers creator and producer Bill Dare to look back at how party leaders across the spectrum have been portrayed in the last ten years of the programme.Cast and creditsStarring Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Jan Ravens, Jess Robinson, Duncan Wisbey and Jason ForbesProduced and created by Bill DareProduction Co-ordinator: Dan MarchiniSound Designer: Rich EvansWritten by Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Davina Bentley, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, James Bugg, Sarah Campbell, Cody Dahler, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson, Chris Donovan, Toussaint Douglass, Christina Riggs, Nicky Roberts, Katie Sayer, Peter Tellouche, Edward Tew, Rachel E. Thorn, Joe Topping, Duncan WisbeyFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 16 June-21 July 2023 (Series 23), 15-29 December 2023 (Christmas Specials)© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

The BBC Radio 4 impressions show

Dead Ringers: Series 22

The complete 22nd series of the popular BBC Radio 4 impressions show - plus three Christmas Specials 
 
Dead Ringers is back, taking a satirical sledgehammer to the news and mercilessly mocking the great and the good. In Series 22, the team give us their unique take on our favourite politicians and celebrities, from 'The Donald' Trump and Boris Johnson ('Fwaah!') to Kirsty Wark, Sue Barker and Clare Balding. 
 
Priti Patel reveals her latest plan for asylum seekers, Keir Starmer cultivates his 'bad boy' image and, following the success of her furry Russian hat, Liz Truss picks the perfect headwear to impress the British people. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak contracts a nasty dose of the 1970s and Jacob Rees-Mogg takes on some surprising new roles... 
 
Plus, the cost of living crisis hits Ready Steady Cook, Huw Edwards is forced to make the news a little less harrowing, Scooby Doo investigates the terrifying poltergeist haunting 10 Downing Street - and in the Upside Down, the Stranger Things gang are confronted with a monster worse than any Demogorgon. 
 
Also featured are three fabulously funny festive specials, in which we take a behind-the-scenes look at the World Cup in Qatar, hear some choice extracts from Matt Hancock's Covid diaries, and discover the unexpected collaborator who helped King Charles craft his first Christmas speech... 
 
Cast and credits 
Series 22 starring Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey 
Christmas Specials starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey, Naomi McDonald and Anil Desai 
Produced and created by Bill Dare 
Production Co-ordinators: Caroline Barlow, Sarah Sharpe and Katie Baum 
Sound design: Rich Evans 
Written by Nev Fountain, Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden, Tom Coles, Rebecca Bain, James Bugg, Sarah Campbell, Cody Dahler, Robert Dark, Sophie Dickson, Toussaint Douglass, Jade Gebbie, Cameron Loxdale, Katie Sayer, Peter Tellouche, Edward Tew and Rachel E. Thorn 
 
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 17 June-22 July 2022 (Series 22), 9-23 December 2022 (Christmas Specials) 
 
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Nev Fountain (Author) 
Nev Fountain is an English writer, best known for his comedy work with writing partner Tom Jamieson on the radio and television programme Dead Ringers. He has written several novels, as well as audio dramas based on the TV series Doctor Who. He is also a staff writer for Private Eye magazine.

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Doctor Who: Tales of Time and Space

Nine exclusive adventures featuring a multitude of Doctors and companions. 
 
The collection opens with a trilogy of stories set in the First World War - Men of War, Horrors of War and Fortunes of War - in which the First, Third and Sixth Doctors are pitted against a rogue element in time. In The Thing From The Sea the Fourth Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey meet an alien serpent in 18th Century Italy, and in The Elysian Blade the Second Doctor, Jamie and Victoria find trouble on a distant Earth colony. 
 
In The Flight of the Sun God the Sixth Doctor and Peri join a spaceship of company executives on a one-way trip, whilst The Scent of Blood brings the Eighth Doctor to Victorian Edinburgh in search of vampires. The Eleventh Doctor and Clara discover Paradise Lost on the distant edge of a nebula, and the Fourth Doctor returns to Earth - and Mrs Wibbsey - to face the menace of The Winged Coven. 
 
Peter Purves, Katy Manning, Colin Baker, Susan Jameson, Frazer Hines, Nicola Bryant, Dan Starkey and Jacob Dudman are the readers of these thrilling stories written by Justin Richards, Paul Magrs, David Bishop, Nev Fountain, Andrew Lane and Darren Jones. 
 
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Justin Richards (Author) A celebrated writer and Creative Consultant to the BBC Books range of Doctor Who books, Justin Richards lives and works in Warwick with his wife and two children. When he’s not writing, he can be found indulging his passion for inventing, reading and watching far too much television. Paul Magrs (Author) Paul Magrs was born in 1969 in the North East of England. He has written numerous novels and short stories for adults, teens, children and Doctor Who fans. He teaches Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University. Nev Fountain (Author) Nev Fountain is an English writer, best known for his comedy work with writing partner Tom Jamieson on the radio and television programme Dead Ringers. He has written several novels, as well as audio dramas based on the TV series Doctor Who. He is also a staff writer for Private Eye magazine. Darren Jones (Author) Darren Jones is a British writer with numerous credits in children's TV series and audiobooks including Doctor Who titles for BBC Audio and Big Finish. Colin Baker (Reader) Colin Baker is an English actor who became known for playing Paul Merroney in the BBC drama series The Brothers from 1974 to 1976. He went on to play the sixth incarnation of the Doctor in the TV series Doctor Who. He reprised the role for the 1993 Children in Need special, Dimensions in Time, and the 1989 stage show Doctor Who – The Ultimate Adventure. He has also voiced the Doctor for over 140 Doctor Who audio stories for Big Finish Productions. Frazer Hines (Reader) Frazer Hines is a British actor with numerous credits to his name. In Doctor Who he played the Second Doctor's companion, Jamie McCrimmon, from 1966 to 1969, reprising the role in The Five Doctors (1983) and The Two Doctors (1985).

Nine exclusive adventures featuring a multitude of Doctors and companions. 
 
 The collection opens with a trilogy of stories set in the First World War - Men of War, Horrors of War and Fortunes of War - in which the First, Third and Sixth Doctors are pitted against a rogue element in time. In The Thing From The Sea the Fourth Doctor and Mrs Wibbsey meet an alien serpent in 18th Century Italy, and in The Elysian Blade the Second Doctor, Jamie and Victoria find trouble on a distant Earth colony. 
 
In The Flight of the Sun God the Sixth Doctor and Peri join a spaceship of company executives on a one-way trip, whilst The Scent of Blood brings the Eighth Doctor to Victorian Edinburgh in search of vampires. The Eleventh Doctor and Clara discover Paradise Lost on the distant edge of a nebula, and the Fourth Doctor returns to Earth - and Mrs Wibbsey - to face the menace of The Winged Coven. 
 
 Peter Purves, Katy Manning, Colin Baker, Susan Jameson, Frazer Hines, Nicola Bryant, Dan Starkey and Jacob Dudman are the readers of these thrilling stories written by Justin Richards, Paul Magrs, David Bishop, Nev Fountain, Andrew Lane and Darren Jones. 
 
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Dead Ringers: Series 21

The complete 21st series of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 impressions show - plus three Christmas specials 
 
The award-winning topical satire show returns with an online audience to serve up more mimicry, mockery and mordant wit. Series 21 brings us exclusive footage from Boris and Carrie's secret wedding, the truth behind the historic summit between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin and the real secret of Andy Murray's success. 
 
We hear tips from Michael Moseley on how to stay healthy in post-pandemic Britain, Liz Truss shares the details of her latest whizzo trade deals and Sir Chris Whitty reveals what it's really been like working with Boris Johnson. And as the Euros kick off, a virulent case of optimism sweeps the England squad. 
 
The world of TV takes an unexpected turn, as Keir Starmer shows the nation his Ramsay MacDonald in Naked Attraction, Ted calls the Line of Duty detectives back together to figure out a better end to the series and Sean Bean learns the harsh rules for surviving a Jimmy McGovern drama. Plus, we meet some surprising new contestants in Love Island... 
 
To top it all off, there are also three fantastic festive specials, in which a host of politicians, media pundits and celebrities are given a Christmas roasting - with lashings of satirical gravy. 
 
 
Cast and credits 
Starring Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey 
Produced and created by Bill Dare 
Production Coordinator: Sarah Sharpe 
A BBC Studios production 
Written by Nev Fountain &amp; Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden &amp; Tom Coles, Jeffrey Aidoo, Simon Alcock, Becca Bain, James Bugg, Sarah Campbell, Tasha Dhanraj, Sophie Dickson, Rajiv Karia, Athena Kugblenu, Jane McCutcheon &amp; Vivienne Riddoch, Edward Tew, Duncan Wisbey 
 
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 11 June-16 July 2021 (Series 21), 10-24 December 2021 (Christmas Specials) 
 
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Dead Ringers: Series 20

The award-winning BBC Radio 4 impressions show returns for a 20th series - plus 3 Christmas specials 
 
The popular topical comedy show is back with another helping of political vituperation, media mauling and celebrity savaging. 
 
Series 20 sees the team faced with the challenge of finding the comedy in Covid, as they look back at the key moments since the pandemic began. There's a special maths lesson from Matt Hancock, a fight between Good Boris and Bad Boris about when lockdown should start, and Michael Portillo grapples with wearing a mask on Great British Railway Journeys. 
 
Plus, Keir Starmer makes his Dead Ringers debut, a former Prime Minister performs in Alan Bennett's latest Talking Heads monologue, Joan Bakewell explains Kanye West, and Her Majesty the Queen tells us why she's helping out the FBI. 
 
We also hear a startling out-take from Normal People, meet a special guest at Downton Abbey - and finally find out what Michael Gove's real job is... 
 
Also included are three Brexity, Covidy, Trumpy, Bideny Christmas specials - so sit back and treat your ears to a bumper helping of superb satirical impressions from Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey. 
 
Cast and credits 
Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey and Debra Stephenson 
Produced and created by Bill Dare 
A BBC Studios production 
Written by Nev Fountain &amp; Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden &amp; Tom Coles, Sarah Campbell, James Bugg, Simon Alcock, Cody Dahler, Jane McCutcheon, Vivienne Riddoch, Gareth Cederic, Jeffrey Aidoo, Charlie Dinkin, Aidan Fitzmaurice, Cassie Smith, Alex Hardy, Athena Kugblenu, Paige Wilson, Sophie Dixon, Kate Lipson, Edward Tew 
 
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 12 June-17 July 2020 (Series 20), 11-25 December 2020 (Christmas Specials)

Dead Ringers: Series 19 plus Christmas Specials

The complete series 19 of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 impressions show.

The complete Series 19 of the award-winning BBC Radio 4 impressions show 
 
The Dead Ringers team are back for another series of the topical comedy show that will go on forever – much like the Brexit negotiations. 
 
In these six shows, the entire cast of the Tory leadership election make an appearance – even that one who no-one’s ever heard of. Plus, Theresa May brings her Withdrawal Agreement in to The Repair Shop, the Queer Eye gang give Ann Widdecombe a makeover, and British superheroes the National Treasures welcome their newest member: Lorraine Kelly. 
 
There’s terror in store as a haunted Boris Johnson meets the Mr Hyde to his Mr Hyde, Jeremy Hunt finds a way to put his talents to good use in 24 Hours in A &amp; E, and Tom ‘The Watsonater’ behaves in a way that’s completely unacceptable to Jeremy Corbyn – he takes a clear view on something. 
 
Among the other celebrities getting the Dead Ringers treatment are Donald Trump, Nigel Farage, Chuka Umunna, Andrew Neil and Paul McCartney, as masterful impressionists Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey take a satirical swipe at the worlds of politics, media and entertainment. 
 
Also included with the latest series are the three Christmas 2019 special episodes.

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Series 24 & 25 of BBC Studio’s popular impressions show 
 
The popular topical comedy show is back with another helping of political vituperation, media mauling and celebrity savaging. So sit back and treat your ears to a bumper helping of superb satirical impressions from the team: Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Jan Ravens, Jess Robinson, Duncan Wisbey and Jason Forbes.

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Dead Ringers: Series 24 & 25

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