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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
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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)

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Such an incredible show

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!

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Perfect ending to the perfect radio series!!!

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!!

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Perfect finish to a great series:

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!

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Absolutely Brilliant!

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.

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The perfect ending

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,

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Bittersweet

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!

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Fantastic series brought to a 'brilliant' end!

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.

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Best aviation humor I have heard!

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.

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Brilliant!

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

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Fantastic acting

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

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