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Man of Soup Series 1
BBC Radio 4 1st Broadcast 1999 03.08.1998-07.09.1998 BBC Radio 4
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Synopsis
A sitcom set in a clapped-out former Soviet republic of Slomzovakia, where a selection of oddball characters were observed wandering down a variety of extremely well-trodden fleecing-the-tourists and misunderstanding-elements-of-Western-culture comedy paths.
Episode 1
Welcome to Slomzovakia
Where Loxo is cheap and the Post-It note a decadent luxury.
Episode 2
Welcome to Slomzovakia
Where real men yo-yo.
Episode 3
Welcome to Slomzovakia
Where flip-flops are hard currency.
Episode 4
Welcome to Slomzovakia
Home of the aubergine.
Episode 5
Beatlemania
Grips Slomvakia.
Episode 6
Farewell Slomvakia
Toxic waste capital of Europe.
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Comment by Dirk Maggs
Lots of people didn't get the joke! But this was one of my personal favourites among shows I have directed and produced, a comedy by the wonderful David and Caroline Stafford set in a tiny Eastern European state just coming to terms with the collapse of communism. It started surreal and got progressively wackier.
We performed in front of an audience and built a set which represented the bar which all the characters frequented each week. I loved it because it had warmth amidst its weirdness and some of the funniest set pieces I have ever heard. I was very upset when a third series was not commissioned.
Running Time
6 Number 30 minute episodes
