British Comedy Guide

The Barren Author

  • Online sitcom
  • 2020 - 2021
  • 12 episodes (2 series)

A reimagining of the stories of Baron Munchausen, starring Richard O'Brien. Also features Sophie Aldred and Barnaby Eaton-Jones.

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Key details

Genre
Sitcom
Published
2020 - 2021
Platform
Audible
Episodes
12 (2 series)
Creator
Barnaby Eaton-Jones
Stars
Richard O'Brien, Sophie Aldred and Barnaby Eaton-Jones
Writers
Rudolf Erich Raspe and Paul Birch
Producers
Andrew Swaisland, Gary Haberfield, Paul Andrews and Barnaby Eaton-Jones
Companies

Richard O'Brien (Rocky Horror Picture Show) and Sophie Aldred (Doctor Who) star in The Barren Author, an audio series inspired by the stories of Baron Munchausen originally written by Rudolf Erich Raspe.

Rather than being a literal adaptation, this collection instead takes the satirical, provocative and absurd spirit of the original tales and reimagines them for the 21st century. These fantastical stories are perfectly suited to an immersive audio experience that has, at its heart, the powerful, witty and commanding storytelling of its central character. But don't get too comfortable; something dark always lies just underneath the comedy - something desperate to get out....

Additional details

Picture
Colour

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Broadcast details

First broadcast
Saturday 31st October 2020 on Audible

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