John finnemore, writer and star of cabin pressure, returns in four episodes of his own sketches, as heard on bbc radio. Cabin pressure is a 2008 bbc 4 radio sitcom, written by john finnemore, about a small charter airline or, technically, an airdot, as you cant put only one aircraft in a line. Cabin pressure aired on bbc radio four from 20082014 and starred roger allam, stephanie cole, benedict cumberbatch, and john finnemore and it follows the wonderful misadventures of the employees at mjn air. Cabin pressure series 4 episode guide british comedy guide. Its hilarious and you should all find and listen to all the episodes. The combination of snappy repartee and brilliant voiceacting makes this a sideachingly funny experience from start to finish. Cabin pressure series 3 20 cabin pressure is a sitcom about the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one plane, charter airline. This group is dedicated to cabin pressure a bbc r4 comedy. Cabin pressure series 4 20 cabin pressure is a sitcom about the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one plane, charter airline. Martin, really could not believe his luck, yes he had achieved his lifelong ambition of becoming an airline, no not an airline he thought, they do only have one jet after all, captain. Jul 02, 2018 kayleigh received so many photos including one taken near the border of north korea that with the help of others, she turned them into a book and presented it to finnemore at a cabin pressure. Its first series was broadcast on bbc radio 4 in 2008.
Series 4 episode 1 timbuktu cabin pressure, cabin, tv. Cabin pressure, the complete series 1 audiobook john. Buy a discounted audible edition of cabin pressure. Cabin pressure is a radio situation comedy series written by john finnemore. Ourselves are very happy to welcome yourselves on this brillia nt webpage. Hooray hooray, its birling day once more, where the crew traditionally swap their dignity for cash. The cabin pressure will never decrease before takeoff.
All three series of the awardwinning cabin pressure plus bonus ch. Series 4 episode 1 timbuktu cabin pressure, cabin, tv on. It is a recording of the bbc radio series cabin pressure so theyre basically radio plays. Cabin pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, oneplane charter airline, staffed by two pilots. A sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many jobs are too difficult.
The show follows the exploits of the oddball crew of gertie gerti, the single aeroplane owned by mjn air, as they are chartered to take all manner of items, people or animals across the world. The bbc radio 4 airline sitcom 9781910281994 by finnemore, john and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Series 1 finnemore, john, cumberbatch, benedict, full cast, allam, roger, cole, stephanie on. The premise is that consistently cheery steward of charter airline mjn air is in selfisolation after flying all over china, south korea and italy on. The third series of cabin pressure sees the normal japes and jest from the staff of mjn air. First officer douglas richardson roger allam, the good one, and captain. It follows the exploits of the eccentric crew of the single aeroplane owned by mjn air. Carolyn knappshappey, mjn airs formidable boss, has employed two of the. Cabin pressure followed the exploits of miniscule airline mjn air and the often leftfield charters of its one and only aeroplane, captained by cumberbatchs martin crieff and a crew and staff. Mostly insecure and sometimes nervously stumbling over his own words, but goodnatured and a victim of bad luck just listen to him rattling off the seven. In the third and fourth series of his hit sketch show, john finnemore examines a typically eclectic range of issues including making friends, the problem with polymath bestselling authors, the colour of posh mens trousers, and a history of choice.
He desperately wants to be taken seriously as a pilot, but it turns out hes not even being paid at mjn air. Cabin pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, oneplane charter airline. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Mjn air was formed by carolyn eight years before the events of cabin pressure. You grow to love all of the characters and you are always rooting for mjn air to. Whether flying actresses to italy, cricketers to the sahara, or a cat to abu dhabi, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. Your seat belt fastens like this, and unfastens like this. Captain martin crieff, whos always wanted to fly and wont let a little thing like lack of ability stop him, and first officer douglas richardson, smoothvoiced old sky god and eternal schemer. But nonetheless, martin is at last a professional pilot, and a captain to boot, which is one in the eye for all those people who told him hed never make it. Written by john finnemore john finnemores souvenir programme, the now show, cabin pressure stars stephanie cole as carolyn, benedict cumberbatch as martin, roger allam as douglas, and john finnemore as arthur. Carolyn knappshappey, mjn airs formidable boss, has employed two of the very cheapest pilots money can buy. Carolyn stephanie cole is the owner, whose bark is worse than her bite. The complete third and fourth series of bbc radio 4s awardwinning sketch show, written by and starring the writer of cabin pressure. Whether flying a cat to abu dhabi, dealing with a nervous bassoonist, hunting for a cleverlyhidden lemon, or attempting to celebrate christmas in seven minutes, no job.
The funny little steward who greeted everyone with a wide, goofy grin as they boarded the jet didnt give molly pause although she overheard another passenger calling him. For aircraft, this air is usually bled off from the gas turbine engines at the compressor stage, and for spacecraft, it is carried in highpressure, often cryogenic tanks. Carolyn knapp shappey, mjn airs formidable boss, has employed two of the very cheapest pilots. The first time martin walked into the flight deck of mjns only aircraft, he found a rather unusual rule book. Although there is a ground crew, the staff of mjn air consists of the regular cast of two pilots, one steward and the ceostewardess. For those who are new to cabin pressure, mjn is a oneplane, twopilot airline. The first time martin walked into the flight deck of mjn s only aircraft, he found a rather unusual rule book.
Our aircraft has 16 passenger seats, though if the passengers move together a little, we. It follows the exploits of the eccentric crew of the single aeroplane owned by mjn air as they are chartered to take all manner of items, people or animals across the world. First officer douglas richardson roger allam, the good one, and captain martin crieff benedict cumberbatch, the safe one. Can you pick the episodes these cabin pressure quotes are from. I actually find this scene a little uncomfortable to listen to, but i made myself laugh so much drawing this that it cant possibly bother me that much. She is the oldest of six princesses of liechtenstein in vaduz she phones mjn air in order to book a flight for her and her younger brother, the king, to travel from vaduz to fitton. Whether hunting for polar bears or a cleverlyhidden lemon, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too. Princess theresa is the princess of liechtenstein who is portrayed by matilda ziegler and who appears in multiple episodes, starting with her appearance as passenger of the week in series fours episode vaduz. Brians of britain, books that sound more interesting with the final letter knocked off e. Whether flying a cat to abu dhabi, dealing with a nervous bassoonist, hunting for a cleverlyhidden lemon or attempting to celebrate christmas in seven minutes, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. Suddenly it was like beatlemania how we made cabin pressure. A sitcom about an airline for whom no job is too small but many, many.
Carolyn knappshappey, mjn airs formidable boss, has employed two of the very cheapest pilots. Hes very nervous and indecisive, usually depending on the advice of his. Her company is perpetually on the brink of bankruptcy, and thus she. Az audio cd from australias leading online bookstore. Whether flying a nervous bassoonist to gdansk or a horrible sister to helsinki, no job is too small, but many, many jo. Our aircraft has 16 passenger seats, though if the passengers move together a little, we can even fit in 24 people. Cabin pressure has made it this morning, a major aviation websites email list featured such a story, taken straight from the pages of this alltootrue and ohsofunny book. As a result, she founded her very own single plane charter airline, mjn air my jet now, which is crewed by an oddball mixture of characters who fly to cities around the world, encountering a variety of situations. I dont know which is worse, that the pilot through nobody would recognize the tale, or that the web editors didnt recognize it. An invaluable lesson there for any of you who have never been in a car. Cabin pressure is a radio sitcom that aired on bbc radio 4, featuring the small air charter firm mjn air.
Written by john finnemore john finnemores souvenir programme, the now show, cabin pressure stars stephanie cole as carolyn, benedict cumberbatch as martin, roger allam as douglas and john finnemore as arthur. Dialogue in italics lifted entirely from the qikiqtarjuaq episode of cabin pressure. In the very unlikely event of an emergency landing, your inflatable safety jacket is under your seat and that is precisely where i recommend it stay, given that the largest body of water between here and luton is an openair swimming pool in daventry. The bbc radio 4 airline sitcom unabridged by finnemore, john, cumberbatch, benedict, full cast, cole, stephanie isbn. Martin is a very cautious and safetyconscious pilot, but not good at quickthinking or improvisation in a tight spot. Whether flying a nervous bassoonist to gdansk or a horrible sister to helsinki, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. The more i listen to john finnemores cabin pressure, the more i think what a stonking masterpiece it is.
Dont be put off that this seems to be advertised as an audio book. Her company is perpetually on the brink of bankruptcy, and thus she strives to reduce running costs wherever possible and to. Cabin pressure characters douglas and martin in qikiqtarjuaq. Mjn consists of carolyn knappshappey, the ceo, martin crieff, the captain, douglas richardson, the first officer, arthur knappshappey, the steward and carolyns son, and of course gerti, the plane. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Aug 06, 2017 i do not frequently listen to radio shows or podcasts, but i made the exception when someone told me about cabin pressure. Ruslan and lyudmila overture by mikhail glinka cabin pressure is a radio sitcom written and created by john finnemore and directed and produced by david tyler. Its the bbc radio 4 sitcom cabin pressure which for 10 years has. Anyone looking to let off some steam is bound to find something to love in cabin pressure. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Benedict cumberbatch plays martin crieff, the accident prone, awkward, and by the book captain of mjn air. Az, the bbc radio 4 airline sitcom audio book by john finnemore.
Im an old yorkshire git who listens to bbc radio 4 at 1830 every weekday evening so ive heard most of these episodes. Test your knowledge on this entertainment quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Cabin pressure is a radio sitcom written and created by john finnemore and directed and produced by david tyler. However, he landed the plane on one engine after a bird strike in st. Goodbye and thank you for flying mjn air a female bear is called a sow. Carolyn knappshappey, mjn airs formidable boss, has employed.
I will miss the crew of mjn air, but i guess i can always listen again. Cabin pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, oneplane charter airline, staffed by two pilotsone on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. Cabin pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a tiny. Cabin pressure arthur shappey john finnemore mjn air best 11 oz ceramic coffee mug gift. Cabin pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, oneplane charter airline, staffed by two. Cabin pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a t. Kayleigh received so many photos including one taken near the border of north korea that with the help of others, she turned them into a book. It is a small charter airline with only one 16 seater jet gerti. Every episode of the hit bbc radio 4 airline sitcom is collected together in this special box set, including the christmas special final episode and several bonus features. The rule book of mjn air, a radio dramas fanfic fanfiction. Cabin pressurization is a process in which conditioned air is pumped into the cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft, in order to create a safe and comfortable environment for passengers and crew flying at high altitudes. These episodes feature a tiger with a gun, reveal the truth behind the war effort, visit some documentarymakers, has a big debate and then treats itself to a little trophy. Carolyn knappshappey, mjn airs formidable boss, has employed two of the very.