Pirates
No holds barred sketches from trio Daphne as they leave for New York but are waylaid by mathematical ineptitude. From 2016.
The gang set sail for New York but are waylaid by George's mathematical ineptitude.
Join critically-acclaimed sketch trio, Daphne, as they pull out all the stops in a dazzling array of peculiar characters, whacky scenarios, dodgy remarks, curious observations, minor altercations and major peacemaking - served on a bed of catchy little numbers with a live nine-piece band.
Written by and starring: Jason Forbes, Phil Wang & George Fouracres
Featuring:
Sir Willard White
Emma Sidi
David Elms
Original music composed by Jeff Carpenter
Musical Director: Freddie Tapner
Piano: Freddie Tapner
Drums: Ben Hartley
Bass: Rob Grist
Percussion: Ben Burton
Trumpet: Michael Maddocks
Tenor Sax: Greg Sterland
Trombone: Elliot Pooley
Violin: Hannah Bell
Cello: Nick Squires
Producer: Matt Stronge
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Jason Forbes |
| Performer | George Fouracres |
| Performer | Phil Wang |
| Producer | Matt Stronge |
| Writer | Jason Forbes |
| Writer | George Fouracres |
| Writer | Phil Wang |
| Composer | Jeff Carpenter |
Broadcasts
Thu 21 Jul 2016 23:00BBC Radio 4- Thu 17 Jan 2019 23:00BBC Radio 4
- Wed 12 Feb 2020 23:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 11 Sep 2021 23:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Apr 2023 22:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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