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Cabin Pressure

Zurich: The BBC Radio 4 airline

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Cabin Pressure

By: John Finnemore
Narrated by: Stephanie Cole, Full Cast, Benedict Cumberbatch
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The complete finale of the hit BBC Radio 4 sitcom- 2 episodes.

Cabin Pressure is set in the wing and prayer world of a tiny, one-plane airline, staffed by two pilots, one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. In this, the finale of the whole series, we discover that for MJN Air, whether it's choosing an ice-cream flavour, putting a princess in a van or remembering your grandmother's name, no job is too small, but, many, many jobs are too difficult.

Carolyn Knapp-Shappey, MJN Air's formidable boss, has employed two of the very cheapest pilots money can buy. Captain Martin Crieff, who's always wanted to fly and won't let a little thing like lack of ability stop him, and First Officer Douglas Richardson, smooth-voiced old sky-god and eternal schemer. Passenger service is provided by the relentlessly cheerful Arthur, proud inventor of both Surprising Rice and his own hat.

©2015 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2015 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Contemporary Fiction Genre Fiction Fiction Aviation Funny Witty Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Feel-Good

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"The more I listen to John Finnemore's Cabin Pressure, the more I think what a stonking masterpiece it is. Perfect in every department." (Philip Pullman)
Sophisticated Humor • Brilliant Writing • Lovable Characters • Satisfying Conclusion • Clever Storytelling
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I drive 50 minutes each way to work every day, and it's always so boring. Nothing brightens up my day more than this piece of brilliance by John Finnemore. Just so incredible. Highly recommend!

Such an incredible show

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This series is, by leaps and bounds, the best thing I've ever heard. Ridiculously witty and incredibly hilarious, with exquisite performances by all those that lend their voices to this gem. I was a little apprehensive about how the series would end, but I needn't have been, Finnemore did a fantastic job of wrapping it up. If you appreciate British humour, listen to this series - you will not be disappointed!!

Perfect ending to the perfect radio series!!!

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I had been putting off finally listening to this because i was so sad the series was ending, but my fears were completely unfounded! What a perfect, perfect finisher to a well-crafted series!

Perfect finish to a great series:

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The final installment of Cabin Pressure soars above the rest of the series. A well rounded, hilarious, and touching radio show leaving you happy and just a tad bit sad there aren't more episodes.

Absolutely Brilliant!

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So sad to see this series end, but it wraps up with an episode that is just as funny and brilliant as the rest of the series. Highly recommend,

The perfect ending

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You know something is good when you feel that twinge of sadness when it comes to an end. I've enjoyed the Cabin Pressure series so much that the ending was bittersweet, and as always hilarious. End on a high note indeed. Bravo!

Bittersweet

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Far and away this is an amazing end to Cabin Pressure. If you haven't listened to the series all the way through do so; it's absolutely amazing.

Fantastic series brought to a 'brilliant' end!

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As a pilot, I thoroughly enjoyed this show. Technically correct while being funny is a challenge which John Finnemore met. So many laugh out loud moments and interesting characters.

Best aviation humor I have heard!

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Brilliant tying up of all the loose ends carefully crafted by Finnemore for this perfect ending to a wonderful series!

Brilliant!

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Every time I listen to this it cracks me up. Would highly recommend to anyone who likes laughing

Fantastic acting

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