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A Look Back at the Future

Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins &lsquo;remember&rsquo; 21st Century years yet to happen in this futuristic 1994 comedy showFirst broadcast (with the aid of a crystal ball) in summer 1994, the Sony Award-winning show returns for a second series starring the &lsquo;Godfather of Radio 4&rsquo;, Brian Perkins, and Spitting Image impressionist Kate Robbins. This time, they turn their comic gaze on six roller-coaster years from the 21st Century: 2001, 2005, 2010, 2021, 2025 and 2099.Among the extraordinary events of this turbulent era were the invention of the Telepathone, the first ego transplant, the rise of the Church of the Latter Day Agnostics, and America&rsquo;s invasion of Narnia. So strap in for a thrilling trip back to the extraordinary, turbulent era when &lsquo;Toddler Power&rsquo; ran rampant, the Official Monster Raving Loony Party became the breakthrough third force in British politics &ndash; and time ran backwards&hellip;Predicted by Spitting Image writers Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete Sinclair &ndash; who also play supporting roles in the sketches &ndash; this sharp, satirical show features special guest comedians Jeremy Hardy, John O&rsquo; Farrell, Griff Rhys Jones, Tony Hawks, Nigel Planer and Hugh Dennis.Cast and creditsStarring Brian Perkins and Kate RobbinsSpecial guests: Jeremy Hardy, John O&rsquo;Farrell, Griff Rhys Jones, Tony Hawks, Nigel Planer, Hugh DennisPredicted by Spitting Image writers Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete SinclairProduced by Caroline LeddyFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates:2001 9 July 19942005 16 July 19942010 23 July 19942021 30 July 19942025 6 August 19942099 13 August 1994&copy; 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins &lsquo;remember&rsquo; 21st Century years yet to happen in this futuristic 1994 comedy show 
 
First broadcast (with the aid of a crystal ball) in summer 1994, the Sony Award-winning show returns for a second series starring the &lsquo;Godfather of Radio 4&rsquo;, Brian Perkins, and Spitting Image impressionist Kate Robbins. This time, they turn their comic gaze on six roller-coaster years from the 21st Century: 2001, 2005, 2010, 2021, 2025 and 2099. 
 
Among the extraordinary events of this turbulent era were the invention of the Telepathone, the first ego transplant, the rise of the Church of the Latter Day Agnostics, and America&rsquo;s invasion of Narnia. So strap in for a thrilling trip back to the extraordinary, turbulent era when &lsquo;Toddler Power&rsquo; ran rampant, the Official Monster Raving Loony Party became the breakthrough third force in British politics &ndash; and time ran backwards&hellip; 
 
Predicted by Spitting Image writers Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete Sinclair &ndash; who also play supporting roles in the sketches &ndash; this sharp, satirical show features special guest comedians Jeremy Hardy, John O&rsquo; Farrell, Griff Rhys Jones, Tony Hawks, Nigel Planer and Hugh Dennis. 
 
Cast and credits 
Starring Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins 
Special guests: Jeremy Hardy, John O&rsquo;Farrell, Griff Rhys Jones, Tony Hawks, Nigel Planer, Hugh Dennis 
Predicted by Spitting Image writers Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete Sinclair 
Produced by Caroline Leddy 
 
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: 
 
2001 9 July 1994 
2005 16 July 1994 
2010 23 July 1994 
2021 30 July 1994 
2025 6 August 1994 
2099 13 August 1994 
 
&copy; 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Mark Burton

John O'Farrell

Pete Sinclair

Brian Perkins

Kate Robbins

Chris Barrie

Hugh Dennis

Steve Coogan

Jack Dee

Rory Bremner

The Complete Series of the Award-Winning BBC Radio 4 Comedy

The 1993 series that sees Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins 'looking back' at the decade that was yet to happen 
 
Newsreader and &lsquo;Godfather of Radio 4&rsquo; Brian Perkins and Spitting Image impressionist Kate Robbins star in this Sony Award-winning satirical show, set on New Year&rsquo;s Eve at the turn of the millennium. As the Nineties come to a close, they recall the tumultuous, earth-shattering events of the years 1994-1999. 
 
Join them as they revisit when the House of Commons voted for an Honesty Act; Blue Peter launched an appeal with a twist; the media&rsquo;s attention turned to an unusual new breed of dog; The Archers went on strike; the Hubble space telescope discovered a new star sign and young people thrilled to an exciting new musical style blending dub reggae and horse-racing commentary&hellip; 
 
Predicted using a crystal ball in 1993, this futuristic show was foretold by Spitting Image writers Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete Sinclair, who also performed alongside special guests Chris Barrie, Hugh Dennis, Steve Coogan, Jack Dee, Rory Bremner and Alistair McGowan. 
 
Cast and credits 
Starring Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins 
Written and performed by Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete Sinclair 
Special guests: Chris Barrie, Hugh Dennis, Steve Coogan, Jack Dee, Rory Bremner and Alistair McGowan 
Produced by Caroline Leddy 
 
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: 
 
1995 10 July 1993 
1996 17 July 1993 
1997 24 July 1993 
1998 31 July 1993 
1999 7 August 1993 
1994 31 December 1993 
 
&copy; 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

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