Cabin Pressure: The Complete Series 2

A full-cast BBC Radio Comedy

By: John Finnemore

Narrated by: Benedict Cumberbatch, Full Cast, John Finnemore, Roger Allam, Stephanie Cole

Cabin Pressure is set in the wing and a prayer world of a tiny, one-plane charter airline; staffed by two pilots, one on his way down, and one who was never up to start with. 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.

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 cheery Arthur, proud inventor of both Surprising Rice and his own hat.

Written by John Finnemore (John Finnemore's 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.

‘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

'Unexpectedly brilliant' - Time Out

'An inspired new sitcom' – Observer

©2008 John Finnemore & Pozzitive Television Ltd 2009; (P)2009 BBC Audio

Critic reviews

really funny (Gillian Reynolds)

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)

There are six Cabin Pressure audiobooks in total

This is a favorite series! As of this date, it is hard to find the complete series listed unless you click John Finnemore - otherwise, the other lists leave off Molokai and Zurich.
You can check Wikipedia for a list of the episodes and series.
At this time, unless BBC puts the entire series into one audio book, there are six audio books to buy.
Series 1, Series 2, Molokai (Christmas Special), Series 3, Series 4, and Zurich (Ending/Conclusion of series Special)

Love cabin pressure

My kids have been listening to this to fall asleep their whole lives. They love it.

Flies well indeed

If you like light British humor with a bit of heart, don't miss this collection! Younger but still very talented (pre-Sherlock) Benedict Cumberbatch is part of the very talented ensemble.

brilliant show

funny clever show that brings enjoyment to the listener. This series is much better than the 1st series.

love it so much

have listened to them over and over and always makes me laugh like crazy they are wonderful! !!