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Teasmaids and record players. Alex Horne and his band explore the theme of technology via music and comedy. From May 2014.
Stand-up Alex Horne and his band explore the theme of technology through live music and comedy.
With songs about a record player, hoover and a teasmaid amongst others.
With guest comedians:
Sara Pascoe
James Acaster
Alex's Horne Section are:
Joe Auckland
Mark Brown
Will Collier
Ben Reynolds
Ed Sheldrake
Producer: Julia McKenzie
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2014.
Last on
Thu 5 Feb 202623:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Ben's troublesome record player
Duration: 01:17
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Guest Sara Pascoe (with James Acaster and Alex Horne)
Duration: 02:06
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A cylindrical vacuum cleaner sings
Duration: 00:51
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alex Horne |
| Musician | Joe Auckland |
| Musician | Mark Brown |
| Musician | Will Collier |
| Musician | Ben Reynolds |
| Musician | Ed Sheldrake |
| Performer | Sara Pascoe |
| Performer | James Acaster |
| Producer | Julia McKenzie |
Broadcasts
Tue 6 May 201418:30BBC Radio 4- Tue 13 May 201407:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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