Episode 1
Ringmaster Colin with: Andy Parker – wannabe Hollywood screenwriter - and forgotten silver screen star Anna Mann. From 2015.
Enter the Carnival of Monsters, a bizarre and hilarious world of sketches, stories and characters, presented by the sinister Ringmaster.
Master character comedian Colin Hoult returns with the second series of his sinister sketch show.
A host of characters are the exhibits at the Carnival - all played by Colin himself.
Meet such monstrous yet strangely familiar oddities as: Wannabe Hollywood screenwriter Andy Parker; Anna Mann - outrageous star of such forgotten silver screen hits such as 'Rogue Baker', 'Who's For Turkish Delight' and 'A Bowl For My Bottom'; plus characters ranging from acid jazz obsessives, to mask workshop coordinators.
Writers Guild Award-winner Colin Hoult is best known for his highly acclaimed starring roles in Paul Whitehouse's 'Nurse', 'Being Human', Rickey Gervais' 'Life's Too Short' and 'Derek', and 'Russell Howard's Good News', as well as his many hit shows at the Edinburgh Festival.
He has also appeared and written for a number of Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 series including 'The Headset Set' and 'Colin and Fergus' Digi-Radio'.
Producer: Sam Bryant.
First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in January 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Colin Hoult |
| Writer | Colin Hoult |
| Producer | Sam Bryant |
Broadcasts
- Thu 8 Jan 2015 23:00Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
- Sat 9 Jun 2018 22:00Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 15 Feb 2020 23:00Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 21 Nov 2021 23:00Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 17 Aug 2023 22:30Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 22 Jun 2025 22:00Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra