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The East Coast Listening Post was created by Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated duo Lazy Susan. Journalist sisters, Jenna and Dana, tour the UK and interview its inhabitants in their quest to reveal something meaningful, inadvertently revealing themselves in the process. In this episode, Jenna and Dana turn their attention to the British phenomenon that was 'Mr Splatt', a costumed character who dominated family entertainment television in the early 90s. They interview Carl, the man who was inside the suit, and hear the tale of his experience working in the entertainment industry. But, is Carl as innocent as he makes out? Written and performed by Celeste Dring and Freya Parker. With performances from: David Elms Tim Key Producer: Suzy Grant First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in December 2017.
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