Loveable idiots Alex and Ben are out to achieve a very rare record... a radio first. From September 2016.
The Pin are out to achieve a very rare record... a radio first.
Strap in for a 15-minute delve into a world of oddness performed in front of a live studio audience.
The Pin are an award-winning comedy duo, and legends of Edinburgh festival. They deconstruct the sketch form, in a show that exists somewhere between razor-sharp smartness and utterly joyous silliness.
Written by Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen
Performed by:
Ben Ashenden
Alex Owen
Freya Parker
Brian Protheroe
Producer: Sam Bryant
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Alex Owen |
| Performer | Ben Ashenden |
| Producer | Sam Bryant |
| Writer | Alex Owen |
| Writer | Ben Ashenden |
Broadcasts
Wed 21 Sep 2016 23:00BBC Radio 4- Thu 27 Dec 2018 23:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 28 Apr 2020 23:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 21 Aug 2021 23:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 24 Feb 2023 23:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 27 Jun 2025 22:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
Have a Laugh with Radio 4
Comedy clips and funny features
How easy is it to write a comedy sketch?
The Pin (aka Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen) chat to Cariad Lloyd about pitching bad ideas.
Featured in the Comedy of the Week Podcast
Presented by Cariad Lloyd.