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| Avoid London - Area closed - Turn
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It's perhaps superfluous to add another set of congratulations, but this
was exceptionally good. I listened to the Saturday play and then caught
up with last week's WH drama (Five Days In July) all in one listen. Mike
Walker certainly has a great talent for real characters and naturalistic
dialogue. One of the highlights of the year so far.
Russ
Avoid London - Area closed - Turn on Radio
Must join in with the praise of this play. I found the WH dramas engaging
and the family's part in the main play was very good and held interest
because I felt I knew them vaguely and worried about them.
But the really chilling part was the narrative which gave the the details
of the journey of the bombers in such a cool, factual way. I was almost
wringing my hands. Somehow, it brought home so sharply the true magnitude
and horror of the event in a way that I have never quite been able to
feel previously. It's a bit crass to say it hit the spot, but that is
what it did.
Sunday 8/07/07
Avoid London - Area closed - Turn on Radio
A powerful play - Radio 4 at its best, thank you thank you. The stories
of the characters were brilliant. It provided the historical background
to the present day and the current context through the eyes of the generations
so wonderfully - cried bucketfulls at the end. The star was Zipper! For
me this play was beautifully written and performed. I missed yesterday's
and caught up today. Next how about a play concerning that family from
Leeds that looked for its son in order to investigate this serious subject
more. Thanks again.
Sunday 8/07/07
Avoid London - Area closed - Turn on Radio
I set aside the afternoon today in order to listen to it, and
the phone wouldn't stop ringing!
I shall be looking out for more of Mike Walker's work. Fantastic. Thanks
Radio 4.
Sunday 8/07/07
Avoid London - Area closed - Turn on Radio
I made a point of listening to every episode during the week, and the
Saturday play was wonderful, bringing all the loose ends together so cleverly,
weaving fact and fiction, and so movingly.
Like a previous poster, I cried buckets at the end, which was a bit difficult
as I was about to collect young grandchildren, while still sniffling and
wiping eyes!
Avoid London - Area Closed - Turn On Radio
Felt that it was inappropriate to broadcast sexual content during the
day. "It really
is not right, at a time when children could be listening."
Avoid London - Area Closed - Turn On Radio
General
Would like Saturday Play - Avoid London - Area Closed - Turn On Radio
to be repeated.
What an excellent play with a well written script and an excellent cast.
Well done
BBC.
Saturday 07/07/07
Avoid London - Area Closed - Turn On Radio
I am listening – as I write – to BBC Radio 4, the afternoon
play Avoid London - Area closed - Turn on Radio by Mike Walker.
I am rather inured to news commentary on the second anniversary of the
London bombings but this play is wonderfully written, produced and performed.
It is respectful, moving and relevant and entirely appropriate to remind
us of day two years ago. In the UK we are very fortunate to have Radio
4 - the standard of your work and output.
Please say thank your team and especially the producer, Eoin O'Callaghan.
David Sulkin
Thursday 30/11/06 21:23
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Today when I was out working and driving I heard most of the afternoon
play. I have just 'listened again' to hear the conclusion as I had to
miss it earlier.
Well, what can I say!
The play was immediate and catching, vital and intelligent, knowledgeable
and thought provoking.
The ending was shocking in it's arrival at the climax of the encounter.
It actually produced the tingle factor - usually reserved for certain
pieces of usic on Radio 3. I was stunned.
This is an excellent play, beautifully produced.
Thank you and congratulations to all involved, you have raised my day.
Warmest wishes,
Marie Therese Horne
Wednesday 18/10/06
An Enemy of the People
A familiar Northern Ireland theme perhaps, but I thought this
was a powerful and excellent adaptation.
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Tuesday 05/04/2005 09:53
Water Lens
Heard this on Friday on Radio 4, fab. What a lovely play with a beautiful
ending, what do labels matter?
Congratulations to all involved
Gareth Reeve
Tuesday 11/01/2005 01:48
Letters of John B Keane
I first heard this during last year's run over the xmas/new year
2003/2004 and was absolutely spellbound by the funniest, often moving,
sometimes profound and very cleverly written letters of the various wonderful
characters. I was very pleased to catch (by chance) one of the latest
episodes during last weeks outing on the Woman's Hour program. I am though
sad to have missed the weeks run and would love to get hold of a copy
of both collections to enjoy again in the future whenever the mood takes
hold. With thanks & regards
Vince Bowers
Tuesday 11/01/2005 16:28
Letters of John B Keane
I managed to listen to only 2 of these excellent productions, but they
left me wanting more and sitting in the car until they finished. I thought
the letter format could be difficult, as you wouldn't necessarily know
who was writing but this was easy to follow, well acted and highly amusing.
I'd love to hear more by John B Keane. Emma Park
Tuesday 11/01/2005 18:57
Letters of John B Keane
To be sure I would have loved to be sitting by a Kerry Fireside listening
to John B. hold forth with his inimitable charm, wit and affectionately
wry humuorous and incisive portraits of the cast of characters inhabiting
the local landscapes.The letters broadcast by radio 4 last week and the
Keane on Keane portrait were a triumph ! I have already written to"
feedback"praising the programming but berating the BBC for not making
available for sale the previous broadcast (I think in 2002) of the"
Matchmaker letters" recorded at the National folk theatre of Dublin.
That series of half hour programmes left me worn out with laughing, charmed
and moved by the inhabitants lives and tribulations, but most of all uplifted
by the sheer heartwarming genius and sympathy of the man for his subjects.
The broadcasts were a remedy for depression, a lesson in empathy and should
be dramatised for the television bearing in mind how successful the stage
productions prove to be.I have since that time tried BBC shops, websites
and information lines in my quest to track down a recording with obviously
dismal results. So Imagine my joy at tuning in last week to hear the "Letters
of a country postman"; bliss, rapturous delight but why oh! why can't
we have more and more of this mans prolific writing adapted for radio
and television?
Please release these recordings to brighten up the lives of all who endure
the mundane,the freedom of information act should cover this work! More
of the same; the BBC informs, educates, amuses and entertains like no
other but , if you create addicts - you needs must, keep up their supplies!
Thank you AUNTIE
Sam Wodehouse
29 Nov 2003 11:06
Dracula
Over the years, I have listened to many reading versions of Dracula. The
problem with a single reader for the story is that it is not very convincing
for a male reader to read Mina's diaries. I am glad this BBC version finally
got it right. With many readers giving their account of the story, the
realistic and scary elements have been added to give listener a better
feel of the story unfold. I hope in the future,multi-readers production
can be a standard practice.
Kerlian Hsieh
2 Dec 2003 13:45
Dracula
I agree with your comments. I also feel that in the case of Dracula, it
is better to have multiple readers. The talented actors involved in this
production have, in my opinion, brought this story vividly to life. It's
particularly nice to hear James D'Arcy - he has a wonderful voice for
radio. I've been a fan of his work in TV and films but hope that he will
also appear in more radio dramas.
Annabelle Tipper
2 Dec 2003 13:45
Dracula
Time Out Highlights said:
Now this is the kind of bedtime story you want, laced with blood, horror,
and sexually charged gothic opulence. In this new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s
classic, the various diary accounts of the four main characters are read
by Michael Fassbender, James Greene, Gillian Kearney and James D'Arcy
… Of course, you won’t sleep a wink.
Monday 01/12/2003 19:26
Dracula
'Fantastic'!
Saturday 20/09/2003 20:15
Presing The Flesh
Really enjoyed this - perfect for a Saturday afternoon, and an excellent
recording: great use of acoustics, easy to understand where actors were
and what they were doing, great use of music etc. Please pass on my compliments
to the audio person.
Nigel G Lewis
Thursday 11/09/2003 08:11
Baldi
Just thought I'd drop you a line to say how excellent the Baldi detective
stories were. David Threlfall is excellent, and the stories are ingenuous
and well-plotted. Of them all, I would single out The Sick Rose as the
best use of Daltonism as a plot device since Agatha Christie' Mr Quin
short story. These are really clever, and well-researched stories, with
characters who come to life. More please!
Tony Bellows
Wednesday 23/07/2003 11:30
Fred Rimble
I thought Fred Rimble was excellent, so good I listened to it again from
the BBC audio. A wonderful tale with humour and realism that sums up the
best form of contemporary Irish writing. It was nice to have such a distinguished
cast of Father Ted and Ballykissangel regulars. A fitting tribute on what
would have been the writers 75th. My compliments to the cast and production,
made my work day pass all the
quicker.
Regards Dom Kingsmill-Stocker
Wednesday 30/07/2003 20:17
Humans And Other Animals
‘Thank you so much for the doggie play. We stayed in the car to
hear the end after we had reached our destination, I assured my husband
at least twice that I hadn’t written it!’
R. Love
Monday 21/07/2003 17:15
Baldi
‘I enjoy the Baldi plays very much and am glad you decided to air
another series this year.’
S. Smith
Tuesday 15/07/2003 19:50
Baldi
‘I am writing to say how very much I have enjoyed all three series
of Baldi which I have been fortunate enough to hear on BBC Radio 4. My
thanks to you and your colleagues and the actors concerned for such excellent
listening pleasure. I would be grateful if you could supply me with any
information regarding the possible availability of these and indeed the
whole series as cassette tapes.
Karen Wallace
Tuesday 22/07/2003 18:33
Baldi 3
‘I enjoyed all three series very much and wondered if they are commercially
available. Are any more planned?’
P. Higgins
Friday 18/07/2003 18:47
Baldi 3
‘Congratulations on series 3 of Baldi (Radio 4). Superbly written
and captivating radio drama at its best. Thank you for such quality entertainment.’
Tuesday 22/07/2003 21:30
Sick Rose
‘I would like The Sick Rose to be made commercially available.’
Friday 18/07/2003 14:30
The Dimming Of The Day
‘Thought the play was excellent’.
Wednesday 23/07/2003 11:30
Five Ways To Meet Your Lover
‘Really enjoyed this series’.
‘These were excellent. Will you be making any more?’
Wednesday 23/07/2003 11:56
Carmilla
‘I enjoyed this dramatisation – really excellent’.
Thursday 24/07/2003 09:30
James Ellis Stories
‘I enjoyed this week of stories very much and what a great choice.’
Sunday 20/07/2003 13:45
Eden
‘That play on Friday night was one of the best I have ever heard.
Brilliant! And it's not just the Friday wine talking!’
A. Bright
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