{"product_id":"book-i560","title":"A Look Back at the Future","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Perkins and Kate Robbins ‘remember’ 21st Century years yet to happen in this futuristic 1994 comedy show\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst broadcast (with the aid of a crystal ball) in summer 1994, the Sony Award-winning show returns for a second series starring the ‘Godfather of Radio 4’, Brian Perkins, and \u003ci\u003eSpitting Image\u003c\/i\u003e impressionist Kate Robbins. This time, they turn their comic gaze on six roller-coaster years from the 21st Century: 2001, 2005, 2010, 2021, 2025 and 2099.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the extraordinary events of this turbulent era were the invention of the Telepathone, the first ego transplant, the rise of the Church of the Latter Day Agnostics, and America’s invasion of Narnia. So strap in for a thrilling trip back to the extraordinary, turbulent era when ‘Toddler Power’ ran rampant, the Official Monster Raving Loony Party became the breakthrough third force in British politics – and time ran backwards…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePredicted by \u003ci\u003eSpitting Image \u003c\/i\u003ewriters Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete Sinclair – who also play supporting roles in the sketches – this sharp, satirical show features special guest comedians \u003cb\u003eJeremy Hardy, John O’ Farrell, Griff Rhys Jones, Tony Hawks, Nigel Planer\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHugh Dennis\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast and credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarring Brian Perkins and Kate Robbins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial guests: Jeremy Hardy, John O’Farrell, Griff Rhys Jones, Tony Hawks, Nigel Planer, Hugh Dennis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePredicted by \u003ci\u003eSpitting Image\u003c\/i\u003e writers Mark Burton, John O'Farrell and Pete Sinclair\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Caroline Leddy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2001 9 July 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2005 16 July 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2010 23 July 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2021 30 July 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2025 6 August 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2099 13 August 1994\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e© 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49351418413360,"sku":"BDi560","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/470743-i560-Square.jpg?v=1734310829","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-i560","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}