When Jeremy Hardy Spoke To The Nation

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When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation
GenreStand Up Comedy
Running time30 minutes
Country of origin United Kingdom
Language(s) English
Home station BBC Radio 4
Starring Jeremy Hardy
Sandi Toksvig
Produced by David Tyler
Original release16 May 2019 – 23 May 2019
No. of series1
No. of episodes2
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When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation was a 2-part look back at the life and work of Jeremy Hardy, which aired on BBC Radio 4 in May 2019. [1]

The show was narrated by Sandi Toksvig, his close friend, and produced by David Tyler, his longest-term collaborator. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation Radio Guide from RadioTimes". Radio Times.
  2. Guide, British Comedy. "When Jeremy Hardy Spoke To The Nation - Radio 4 Factual". British Comedy Guide.
  3. Bennett, Steve. "Radio 4 to pay tribute to Jeremy Hardy : News 2019 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk.