What is a radio sitcom
A radio sitcom is a show that either involves sitcom elements, sketches and various other types of Comedy. It usually follows the same characters and it will be broadcasted either once of a few times a week at the same time each week. most of these sitcoms are usually 30 mins to 1 hour long and it is continually filled with gags and sound effects that enhance the comedy of the show. these shows are not usually recorded in front of a live audience but some of them do have laughter written into the script to once again enhance the comedy of the show. This type of show can be recorded in a large room all together as it allows the actors to bounce off of each other with the gags. However sometimes they may record each character separately as they may want to edit in the extra sound effects of cut some of the dialogue in the final cut.
Cabin Pressure - Radio Sitcom
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00cqhr3#play
Cabin Pressure is a radio show that was broadcast on BBC radio 4. It was a comedy series that last 28 minuets per episode and it was based on eccentric crew of the single aeroplane. The series stared Stephanie Cole, Roger Allam, Benedict Cumberbatch and John Finnemore.
At the beginning of the show there is the use of a intercom before any off the actors speak. This sound effect is incredible effect as it sets up the style of the show as we instantly know that it has something to do with air planes and it is also a clear way to start the show. There is also the use of audience laughing that it used through out the play after any funny or sarcastic lines. I think this is effective as it shows the comedic theme of the piece and it means that the listener doesn't feel as odd laughing to the jokes by themselves. there is only once us of music at the beginning of the play that introduces the piece with the title of the play and the writers of the script. The music is light and bubbly which I think is very suitable to the show as it resembles the light comedic theme to the script. plus it also could resemble the type of music you may hear whilst travelling or in an airport.
When I first heard an episode of this show it was during the night at around 9 o'clock, however I feel that this show could also be shown during the day as there is no foul language or controversial themes that may upset people and it is a comedy so it could be enjoyed by all. It also could be a good show to be played for when some one is travelling as the show itself is about travel and it would keep the travellers amused on their journey.
The itself does hold the audiences interest as the story is continually moving by switch between characters so regularly and their isn't any scene that goes over 5 minuets. This means that the scenes are always changing but the comedy and story travels through the whole show. I think the main bulk of the comedy comes from the collisions between the characters. There are four main characters who all are working on a single air plane. carol who is the head strong leader of the group and as she is the only femLe she likes to hold her ground against them. Then there is Douglas who is the oldest male who is usually the most cynical of all the characters. Martin is the captain of the air plane and he is quite a pathetic character as he is the captain but carol and Douglas some how out rank him. And finally there is Arthur who is considerably dumber and kinder then the other three characters. Because of he outrageous differences between each character, they butt head a login the show and the comedy usually comes for one of the characters teasing the other character. I. Think this makes it entertaining for the audience as it is just like a normal family when they bicker. Therefore I think the show does have the right atmosphere as the comedy comes through very clearly and effectively.
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