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Teenage Kicks
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Publish Date
- 21 August 2025
- Run Time
- 2 hours 42 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Ade Edmondson stars in this hilarious sitcom about an aging punk rocker forced to move into a student flat with his kids - much to their annoyance
Ex-rocker Vernon (Adrian Edmondson) is a former front man for a punk rock band called The Plague. After living off his wife for the last two decades and spending most of his time in the pub, the two are getting a divorce and he has to move in with his kids. He is genuinely excited about having the chance to be young again, but Max and Milly – and their flatmate David – are mortified.
Meanwhile Bryan (Ben Elton) Vernon's best mate and a former member of his punk band, is the deputy head of a smart primary school and has a nice house, a nice car, a nice life and a good marriage - all of which, in Vernon's eyes, makes him a sad loser. Deep down, part of Bryan agrees.
Can Vernon grow up, before his kids throw him out?
It’s fifty years since punk stormed onto the music scene, and the music still packs a punch today. Jammed with classic hits from The Sex Pistols, The Stranglers, The Ramones and, of course, The Undertones, this laugh out loud comedy is a true listening treat. If you’re a fan of Bottom, The Young Ones or Vent then you’ll love this series, now with all six episodes available as a complete collection for the first time.
Cast and credits
Written by Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Smith
Produced by Gareth Edwards
Vernon - Adrian Edmondson
Bryan - Ben Elton
Milly - Kelly Adams
Max - Spencer Brown
David - Jonathan Chan-Pensley
©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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Details
- Author
- Adrian Edmondson & Nigel Smith
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 2 hours 42 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 August 2025
- ISBN
- 9781529959963
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Genre
- Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: love / relationships
Synopsis
Ade Edmondson stars in this hilarious sitcom about an aging punk rocker forced to move into a student flat with his kids - much to their annoyanceEx-rocker Vernon (Adrian Edmondson) is a former front man for a punk rock band called The Plague. After living off his wife for the last two decades and spending most of his time in the pub, the two are getting a divorce and he has to move in with his kids. He is genuinely excited about having the chance to be young again, but Max and Milly – and their flatmate David – are mortified.Meanwhile Bryan (Ben Elton) Vernon's best mate and a former member of his punk band, is the deputy head of a smart primary school and has a nice house, a nice car, a nice life and a good marriage - all of which, in Vernon's eyes, makes him a sad loser. Deep down, part of Bryan agrees.Can Vernon grow up, before his kids throw him out?It’s fifty years since punk stormed onto the music scene, and the music still packs a punch today. Jammed with classic hits from The Sex Pistols, The Stranglers, The Ramones and, of course, The Undertones, this laugh out loud comedy is a true listening treat. If you’re a fan of Bottom, The Young Ones or Vent then you’ll love this series, now with all six episodes available as a complete collection for the first time.Cast and creditsWritten by Adrian Edmondson and Nigel SmithProduced by Gareth EdwardsVernon - Adrian EdmondsonBryan - Ben EltonMilly - Kelly AdamsMax - Spencer Brown David - Jonathan Chan-Pensley ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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