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The neurotic part-time comedian finally wins acclaim for his Room Next Door videos. But will he cash in or crash? From 2020.

What happens when a socially awkward and neurotic part-time comedian becomes a global internet sensation?

Series charting Michael Spicer's real-life progress - sort of - as his Room Next Door videos amass tens of millions of views online and win him acclaim for his comedy, at last.

But how will Michael cope?

Will this married father of two ever be able to quit his day job as a copywriter for a kitchen worktop company? Why is the broadcaster Peter Curran in his house? And could hang-gliding with 大象传媒 Radio 5Live presenter Emma Barnett be a way to advance his career?

After 20 years of making comedy under the radar, Michael is now on the cusp of leaving the office behind and - with the help of his wife Roberta - making a living out of being funny.

But will an ordinary person like Michael be able to successfully navigate the unpredictable road to fame?

Well, probably not, no.

Starring Michael Spicer.

With:

Ellie Taylor
Joanna Neary
Peter Curran
Emma Barnett

Written by Michael Spicer.

Producer: Matt Tiller

* TalkRadio interview with Boris Johnson from TalkRadio / News Licensing.

A Starstruck production for 大象传媒 Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2020.

5 months left to listen

28 minutes

Last on

Sat 2 Nov 2024 03:00

Broadcasts

  • Thu 18 Jun 2020 23:00
  • Thu 11 Aug 2022 18:30
  • Thu 18 Aug 2022 07:30
  • Thu 18 Aug 2022 17:30
  • Thu 18 Aug 2022 22:00
  • Fri 19 Aug 2022 05:30
  • Fri 1 Nov 2024 08:00
  • Fri 1 Nov 2024 13:00
  • Fri 1 Nov 2024 19:00
  • Sat 2 Nov 2024 03:00