Gush: A BBC Radio Full-Cast Comedy Drama

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman

(4.2 stars; 9 reviews)

An epic tale of power, love, passion and oil – from the minds of comedy greats Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. Gush is the stunning saga of the bitter rivals Foxwell Cravate and Max Pomeroy whose destinies are tragically intertwined.

Set in Durban at the Transworld Oil Conference and packed with the flair, fun and parody of the best TV mini-series of the 90s, this is comedy that will have you laughing out loud. The aristocratic Foxwell Cravate, played by radio legend Martin Jarvis, and American tycoon Max Pomeroy, played by Mac McDonald, were once the closest of friends. However, the two have become such bitter rivals their actions could threaten the human race.

Beginning with a vow to end all vows, the Oil Conference doesn’t go quite to plan and Foxwell and Max face execution by ritual disembowelment. Will Lady Arabella's wiles coax Prince Saudi into making a last-minute reprieve? This pitch perfect parody of the works of Jeffrey Archer is a must listen.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.