Edward Rowett’s series about London’s worst Advertising Agency starring Nigel Havers and Mat Baynton scooped the best live audience scripted comedy award. The awards on Sunday night hosted by Sir Lenny Henry showcase the very best of scripted radio production over the last year. Reluctant Persuaders fought of stiff competition from Dead Ringers and The Penny Dreadfuls to win with its first series which transmitted last autumn. As the awards were only on Sunday unfortunately all the creative team in attendance are still a little too tired and emotional to comment
You have a chance to hear the series again as it is being repeated, starting Wed Feb 10th at 11:30 on BBC Radio 4
Read article about the night on Chortle