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Bleak Expectations (BBC Audio) [Audiobook] (Audio CD)


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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: BBC Audiobooks Ltd (3 Mar 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405688270
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405688277
  • Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 12.6 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,547 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Join Anthony Head, Celia Imrie, Richard Johnson and Geoffrey Whitehead in this gloriously daft Victorian romp in the style of Charles Dickens after too much gin. First performed on the British Broadcasting Club's Radio 4 Gasp at the evil Mr Gently Benevolent, played by Mr Anthony Head! Weep at the trials of our young hero Pip Bin, played by Master Tom Allen! Be moved to joy and sorrow by the remarkable narration of Mr Richard Johnson! Swoon at the fragile beauty of Pip's poor Mama, played by Miss Celia Imrie! Wonder at the thespian prowess of Mr Geoffrey Whitehead as six different siblings!Follow the remarkable adventures of young Pip Bin as he struggles to rescue himself and his sisters from the schemes of his evil and badly-named guardian Mr Gently Benevolent, and the blood-curdling Hardthrasher family. Immerse yourself in a timeless epic featuring terrifying schools, even worse prisons, disguises, court-cases, shipwrecks, underwater squirrels and swash-buckling long-lost aunts. Revel in the many fine quips, characters and scenarios in these six magnificent episodes written by Mr. Mark Evans and produced by Mr. Gareth Edwards, previously renowned for their craftsmanship on the works of Messrs. Mitchell and Webb. 'A joy!' - "The Times". 'We are amused' - "The Independent".

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4.6 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired and Hilarious Lunacy, 11 Mar 2008
By Bradley Stone (Yorkshire) - See all my reviews
FINALLY - a comedy series with intelligence, wit, and an inspired sense of the surreal. I listened to every episode and every repeat. Superbly acted, utterly brilliant. Writer Mark Evans is one to watch.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Genius, 7 Mar 2008
By Tim Kevan (Braunton, Devon) - See all my reviews
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This is the funniest thing I have ever heard on radio. It is in the mould of classic British humour with lunacy, learning and just plain silliness. It's brilliant and I would put money on it following the path that Hitchhiker's Guide travelled from radio. Can't recommend it more highly and would make a great present.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Pip Pip Horray, 10 Mar 2008
By Sarah Hill "with stars" (London) - See all my reviews
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Aboslutely superb show that I listened to both times it has been on the radio and I went to see recorded!
Beware of the underwater squirrels, the fatal cold, jealous father in laws, wooden sea dog/pirates....oh yes and the Heartthrasher brothers and sister.

I wouldnt have gone to see it if I wasnt such a huge Celia fan, but I am EVER so glad I have followed it through! It is brilliant!

*clicks buy*
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Bleak Expectations vol 1
Great fun . Anyone who enjoys quirky , clever humour such as Blackadder will enjoy this series
Published 3 days ago by G. Mcallister

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me laugh out loud
I find most Radio 4 comedy drama pretty weak - twee and self-conscious, like Claire in the Community or the truly awful ones about airline crew and the wartime intelligence unit... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael Foster

3.0 out of 5 stars Weak Expectations......
What can I say ? I was disappointed.

Having read great reviews I was expecting a great comedy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. W. Gill-collis

5.0 out of 5 stars BBC Brilliance
I first heard this show when I worked a 'late', and was determined to hear it in full. So with a long journey coming up I bought this and the second series, and my 5 hour journey... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mattdoc30

5.0 out of 5 stars A future classic!
I bought this for my brother who was really impressed; then I borrowed it and have listened to all six episodes around five times each. Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Wright

4.0 out of 5 stars Yes, but, no but
Sorry to voice a note of slight discontent..but.... although this is a very vibrant, well acted, fast firing parody of Dickensian childhood tales (mostly Great Expectations and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Julie Cutler

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