{"product_id":"book-ijdz","title":"Mitch Benn’s Crimes Against Music: The Complete Series 1-3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusic, mayhem and madness from Mitch Benn and Robin Ince\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere can be only one parody musical master, and Mitch Benn thinks it’s him. Although Richard Stilgoe may have something to say about that…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaugh out loud as Mitch sets out on a musical journey through the showbiz glitz and backstage litter of pop music. Teaming up with Mitch is comedian Robin Ince, and between them they delve into the world of super fans, the glamorous trappings and excesses of pop-star life and its highs and lows. Along with special guest presenters, they wonder if you really can manufacture greatness, why pop stars need fans, and the art of self-promotion. Can death revive a rock star's career? How many people does it take to make something a music 'scene'? And is heavy metal getting soft?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMitch’s music-master credentials are tested in every episode as he performs a newly written song, hoping to prove he is indeed the world’s greatest musical satirist. Robin Ince’s trademark cynicism and occasional appearances as Satan make this a fast-paced, hilarious show full of musical mastery, mayhem and laughs. When, in search of global superstardom, the duo try and take their show on a world tour, things only get funnier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMitch Benn has been a regular voice on BBC Radio 4’s\u003ci\u003e The Now Show\u003c\/i\u003e and has toured extensively as a comedian in the UK and internationally. Co-writer Robin Ince is a comedian and radio presenter, perhaps best known for his comedy science radio show \u003ci\u003eThe Infinite Monkey Cage,\u003c\/i\u003e which he presents with Professor Brian Cox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a fan of \u003ci\u003eAlex Horne Presents The Horne Section\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eMark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better,\u003c\/i\u003e you’ll love this anarchic mix of music and comedy. Listen for the first time to all three series – you won’t be able to resist tapping your foot to the beat…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Mitch Ben and Robin Ince\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Adam Bromley\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMitch Benn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Ince\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlfie Joey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTash Baylis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKirsty Newton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane Perry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCraig Campbell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTom Price\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLloyd Langford\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteven Kynman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrendon Burns\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith special guest:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Stilgoe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 19 February 2004 – 4 July 2006\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":49351702511920,"sku":"BDijdz","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/495217-ijdz-Square.jpg?v=1734315970","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ijdz","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}