Cabin Pressure: The Complete Series 3

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 hunting for polar bears or a cleverly-hidden lemon, no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult. And then there are the otters...

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

Critic reviews

a diamond in radio's crown (Gillian Reynolds)

the writing and acting are so tight they're in danger of cutting off your blood supply (Jane Anderson)

Cabin Pressure is one of the best written, cast, acted and directed comedies on anywhere. (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)

Funny

We love these, especially when we need something light and funny in our day. Listening to actors we know is a bonus.

Best comedy on Audible

This ensemble radio program is some of the finest comedy you can find on Audible today. Benedict Cumberbatch’s beautiful voice combined with the comedic timing of his cast mates is a joy to listen to. Every episode of every season is a pleasure, but the final episode of season three, St. Petersburg, is the finest example of what makes this a great program.

Still lots of fun

Just finished the third series, listening to too many episodes at one time. ;)
I usually like to savour them, by just listening to only one each time, but they were so funny I got carried away.
Luckily there is a fourth series available now.

Loved it!

This is a wonderful series of very funny short stories. Very clean humor that will keep you laughing!

Lovely and wonderful

Hilarious, delightful, charming, best radio play series ever. I can't imagine anything better to listen to to brighten your day.