Down The Line

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Down The Line is a British radio comedy broadcast on BBC Radio 4, which satirises populist radio phone-in shows. The show is a spoof following the tradition of the like of BBC Radio 4's Knowing Me, Knowing You... with Alan Partridge (a spoof chat show with fictional guests). Down The Line is hosted by "Gary Bellamy" (Rhys Thomas).

Down The Line was first broadcast in May 2006, and led to many complaints from listeners who apparently failed to spot it was a spoof, generating excellent publicity for the programme.

It has been revealed that the team is a fairly long list of familiar comedy voices and writers (Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson et al).

[edit] Series 1

Episode 1 - Freedom of speech
Episode 2 - Religion and the decline in Anglican congregations
Episode 3 - Animals at war
Episode 4 - Crime
Episode 5 - Healthy eating
Episode 6 - Equality and why men won't go to the doctors

[edit] Series 2

A second series started on 16 January, 2007 for another 6-week run until the 20 February, 2007. "Guests" this series include: Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Simon Day, Lucy Montgomery, Amelia Bullmore, Matt Lucas and Felix Dexter.