Two full-cast radio adaptations of television comedy classics reviewed.
How I Got Lost in Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers
I have a confession to make, and while it might be slightly embarrassing for me, it will almost certainly be amusing for you. As an audiobook devotee, I usually pride myself on vetting my listening queue. But recently, I threw caution to the wind and downloaded Dorothy L. Sayers’ Clouds of Witness completely blind. Three … Continue reading How I Got Lost in Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers
Better Than The Original? The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy narrated by Stephen Moore
The six episodes that make up the first series of The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy stands proudly next to Desert Island Discs, The Archers and Shipping Forecast as one of the most iconic representatives of British radio and just as timeless. But the fact is, the audiobook is even better. Gulp! Did you really just read that? How can … Continue reading Better Than The Original? The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy narrated by Stephen Moore
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)
James Follet’s Earthsearch
James Follet's sci-fi nightmare of sentient AI gone made reviewed by Martin Gregory
Time Slip by Wally K Daly
Wally K Daly's body-swap comedy play reviewed by Martin Gregory
From the archive: Edward & Mrs Simpson DVD review
Ever since Network DVD went into administration in 2023, I have made it my mission to pick up releases from their back catalogue wherever I see one that might appeal to me - for a sensible price of course. Generally speaking, I don’t like biopics. I’m not especially enamored with the Royal Family, and truthfully … Continue reading From the archive: Edward & Mrs Simpson DVD review
