On childhood, achievements, dating and mental health

Jordan Brookes has made a four-part series for Radio 4, to air this summer.

Over the weekly 15-minute episodes, starting on July 28,  the Edinburgh Comedy Award winner will discuss childhood, achievements, dating and mental health.

Sunil Patel also appears to ‘provide audio description for any physical comedy’ in Jordan Brooke On…, which is produced by Sam Michell for BBC Studios. 

Brookes joked: ‘Ever since I was born all I’ve ever wanted was to do a four-part Radio 4 series going out at 11pm. 

‘My mum used to play Radio 4 at 11pm when I was in the womb and apparently she swears she could hear me laughing in there. She used to play me all the greats: the Boo-Boo Show, Benny Peters, Janet Du Crock, John, Window Man, 15 Minutes Of Blood-Curdling Screams. 

‘So it’s an honour to pick up where my heroes left off and continue the great tradition of entertaining the next generation of gestating minds. 

‘Yes, this is a comedy show for babies. Both small and big, young and old. The baby in the womb, the baby in all of us. Hope you enjoy it, you dumb babies.’

Here’s the episode guide:

Episode 1: Childhood
Wednesday 28 July, 23:00-23:15

Jordan Brookes talks about his childhood, and especially the unique bond he shared with his grandmother. Sunil Patel audio describes. 

Episode 2: Achievement
Wednesday 4 August, 23:00-23:15

Jordan  has lived quite a life, so is now using his experiences to teach others about what success is and how they too might achieve it. 

Episode 3: Dating
Wednesday 11 August, 23:00-23:15

Jordan dispenses his pearls of dating wisdom for those who might enjoy/crave them. Sunil Patel is in the studio to provide audio description for any physical comedy that may result.

Episode 4: Mental Health
Wednesday 18 August, 23:00-23:15

Jordan Brookes won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2019 but did it make him happy? In this episode of 'Jordan Brookes On...' Jordan talks about his own mental health struggles and how they have affected his life.

Published: 16 Jul 2021