If you should listen Space Force, written by Charles Chiltern for BBC Radio and broadcast in 1984 (a second series followed in 1985) you might be forgiven for thinking it has a slight 1950's vintage about it. At least, that's what I thought when I listened to this series last week. But then I remembered … Continue reading SpaceForce I – classic sci-fi review (with music by Jerry Goldsmith)
The Mighty Boosh Radio Series – audio review
Comedy written and performed by Julian and Noel Fielding. Six episodes broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2001. Where do you begin describing The Mighty Boosh' to someone coming at it cold? Some random samples of dialogue should give you an idea. “I talk to the animals. I’ve got the gift. I’m like Mowgli in … Continue reading The Mighty Boosh Radio Series – audio review
‘Appointment with Fear’ AKA ‘The Man in Black’ AKA ‘Fear on Four’ (Audio drama review)
Fear on Four BBC Radio 4’s long running anthology of scares and frights presented by the ‘Man in Black’ was originally titled Appointment With Fear and presented by Valentine Dyall (not Johnny Cash) in the late 1940s. The series was warmly received by audiences in the UK. Many famous writers of the day, such as Edgar Allen Poe, … Continue reading ‘Appointment with Fear’ AKA ‘The Man in Black’ AKA ‘Fear on Four’ (Audio drama review)
Classic audio review: The Demon Headmaster
The Demon Headmaster is something of a phenomenon. The original novel, printed in 1982 has spawned several sequels, adaptations and the books continue to be re-released and enjoyed by new readers. The Demon Headmaster is the first, and arguably the best, in the series. It all starts when Dinah Glass is adopted by the Hunter … Continue reading Classic audio review: The Demon Headmaster
Time Slip by Wally K Daly
Wally K Daly's body-swap comedy play reviewed by Martin Gregory
Escaping the Sunday afternoon blues
If all else fails and you find yourself falling into the protracted state of almost-Monday-ness, why not try one of these suggestions. For those that work Monday – Friday, you may find Sundays are a strange kind of animal, especially Sunday afternoons. Once described by Douglas Adams as the Long Dark Tea-time of the … Continue reading Escaping the Sunday afternoon blues
POV of a jam sandwich
- RANDOM STUFF - If there’s one thing a jam sandwich can’t stand it’s not being appreciated. Think about it, one minute you’re on a plate, oozing jam, possibly cream and there’s that moment, that single moment when you get to make a hungry mouth water. The anticipation for that first bite hangs tantalizingly close … Continue reading POV of a jam sandwich
