THE HARPOON
By Peter Baynham & Julian Dutton
Synopsis
All three series of the BBC Radio spoof boys' magazine - plus Winter and Christmas Specials Nominated for a British Comedy Award for Best Radio Comedy The Harpoon is a nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys from yesteryear - but on the wireless. In the style of publications such as the Boys' Own Paper - but with its tongue firmly in its cheek - it features a veritable feast of thrilling serials 'How-Tos' readers' letters and patent cures - all introduced by 'your old chum the Editor'. Flick through its pages to find out about whaling for the under-fives broadcasting secrets the complete story of evolution from Little Blobby Thing to Homo Erectus Britishus Imperius and great beverages from history. There's also a star-spangled American issue (howdee y'all!) a 'Laughing through the Depression' budget edition a lovingly hand-tooled issue incorporating Lathe Monthly and a special wartime edition which asks such pertinent questions as Do you know your submarines? Are you bored with your biscuits? and most importantly Are you German? Also included is a bumper winter edition of the Empire's favourite magazine and a rip-roaring Yuletide special with snow-capped lettering and a silver sixpence hidden in the middle. Hip hip! Written by Julian Dutton and Peter Baynham and starring Alistair McGowan Julian Dutton Peter Baynham Susie Brann Mary Elliott-Nelson and Bryonie Pritchard The Harpoon is wacky fast-paced and packed with fun and frolics. Subscribe now!
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| Narrator | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|
| Length | 6hrs 45mins |
| Catalogue No. | 17131 |
| Publisher | Findaway; 2023 |