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The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed
The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4 / BBC Radio 7
  • 2008 - 2020
  • 18 episodes (2 series)

Radio comedies in which sketch group The Penny Dreadfuls - aka Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck - present plays around historical subjects. Also features Ingrid Oliver and Miles Jupp.

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The Curse Of The Beagle - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: The Curse Of The Beagle

In 1831 a 22-year-old Charles Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle for a five year voyage that he said changed the course of his life. He later published his stories of the trip but in this reimagining, comedy trio The Penny Dreadfuls reveal the untold story that Darwin kept to himself.

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Join a young Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle for his infamous 1831 expedition to South America, as he encounters cannibals, Argentinian warlords and an ancient curse that will take him to the very bottom of the world.

Accompanied by his companions York Minster, Basket and the likely insane Captain FitzRoy, it's a rude awakening for the impetuous 22 year old. Especially since all he was expecting to have to do on this voyage was find a few rare birds and shoot them for his scrap book.

Written by David Reed and starring The Penny Dreadfuls, with Margaret Cabourn-Smith and special guests.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 30th July 2016
Time
2:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
60 minutes
Recorded
  • Tuesday 26th January 2016 at BBC Radio Theatre

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