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Episode 2 of 4

Loveable idiots Alex and Ben try to prove their accountant wrong, and make a great show on a budget. From 2016.

The Pin are out to prove their accountant wrong, and make a great show on a budget.

Strap in for a 15-minute delve into a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.

The Pin are an award-winning comedy duo, and legends of Edinburgh festival. They deconstruct the sketch form, in a show that exists somewhere between razor-sharp smartness and utterly joyous silliness.

Written by Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen.

Performed by:

Ben Ashenden
Alex Owen
Nick Mohammed

Producer: Sam Bryant

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in September 2016.

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14 minutes

Last on

Fri 10 Feb 2023 23:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Performer Alex Owen
Performer Ben Ashenden
Producer Sam Bryant
Writer Alex Owen
Writer Ben Ashenden

Broadcasts

  • Wed 14 Sep 2016 23:00
  • Thu 20 Dec 2018 23:15
  • Tue 21 Apr 2020 23:15
  • Sat 14 Aug 2021 23:45
  • Fri 10 Feb 2023 23:15

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