Dead Ringers (series)

Dead Ringers is a British radio and television comedy impressions show broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and later BBC Two. The programme was devised by producer Bill Dare and developed with Jon Holmes, Andy Hurst and Simon Blackwell. Among its stars are Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens. The BBC cancelled the television run in 2007 after five years. Dead Ringers' return to Radio 4 was announced in 2014.

History
The programme first aired on BBC Radio 4 in January 2000. Dead Ringers returned to radio in July 2014.

In November 2001 BBC One said it had commissioned a pilot for a television version. The pilot was well received and in August 2002 a full series was commissioned, this time on BBC Two. The TV show ran for seven series and was axed in April 2009. In 2002 the BBC's Arena broadcast a documentary about the series entitled ''Radio Ha! - Meet The Dead Ringers'', directed by Fisher Dilke. It featured interviews with the cast and writers, and behind-the-scenes footage from a studio recording from the eighth series.

Awards

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 * Radio Academy Awards Gold - The Comedy Award
 * Won
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 * Broadcasting Press Guild Award for Best Radio Programme
 * Won
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 * The British Comedy Awards - Best Radio Comedy
 * Won
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 * The Heritage Foundation Awards - Best Radio Comedy Show
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 * The Heritage Foundation Awards - Best Radio Comedy Show
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