Isy Suttie on Jake Thackray
Comic Isy Suttie chooses Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter, Jake Thackray. With Matthew Parris and John Watterson. From 2014.
Jake Thackray hated being known as the north country Noel Coward, but at the height of his fame the description stuck.
His songs are very British, but his influences were European - Georges Brassens and Jacques Brel.
Nominating Jake Thackray is Isy Suttie (Dobby from TV's Peep Show and star of the A-Z of Mrs P).
The expert witness is performer Fake Thackray aka John Watterson.
Presented by Matthew Parris.
Producer: Miles Warde
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in May 2014.
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Matthew Parris, Isy Suttie and Fake Thackray aka John Watterson
Matthew Parris and Isy Suttie warming up
Fake Thackray at work
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Deborah Moggach |
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Tue 6 May 2014 16:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Fri 9 May 2014 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Thu 13 Feb 2020 18:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 14 Feb 2020 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 13 Nov 2025 10:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 13 Nov 2025 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 14 Nov 2025 00:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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