Dr. Syn

[rai]

Rufus is doing a 10-part radio series on BBC 7 starting the 18th! Everyone can listen on the internet too.

There are a couple cute photos on the webpage but I don't know how to put them here.

Anyone heard of Dr. Syn or Russell Thorndike? Not me. And I run a bookstore.

For the illiterates like me, here is a good page about the books:

homepages.tesco.net/~davyo/drsynbooks.htm

Rai

www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/drama/crimethrillers.shtml

Mon 18 Dec
20:00-20:30
Doctor Syn
Dr Syn meets Mr Mipps, falls in love with the beautiful Imogene, and encounters the dastardly Squire of Iffley. Episode 1 of 10. [Rpt of 9.00am].

Tue 19 Dec
20:00-20:30
Doctor Syn
Ten-part dramatisation of Russell Thorndike's novel. The wicked Squire's kidnap plans cause Dr Syn to effect a daring rescue. Episode 2 of 10. [Rpt of 9.00am].


Wed 20 Dec
20:00-20:30
Doctor Syn
Dr Syn pursues his enemy to America and falls in with pirates, among whom he encounters an unexpected friend. Episode 3 of 10. [Rpt of 8.30am].

Thu 21 Dec
20:00-20:30
Doctor Syn
Dr Syn adopts the name of Captain Clegg and becomes the most feared pirate upon the high seas. Episode 4 of 10 [Rpt of 9.00am].

Fri 22 Dec
20:00-20:30
Doctor Syn
Dr Syn returns to Romney Marsh where he is welcomed by old friends but makes an enemy of the town scoundrel. Episode 5 of 6. [Rpt of 9.00am].

(I think they mean 5 of 10)

[rai]

I don't know why Russell Thorndike's name has little *** in it. I didn't do that!

Censorship on proboard?

Rai

[quoll]

I missed that one! I often download BBC7 programs and save them as mp3s. If anyone wants to know how to do that I can help (and I am a technogoramus!!!) What a lovely Christmas present, Dr Syn and WH AUden

Edited to add, there is an adaptation of Silver Pigs at the same time. I do enjoy Marcus Didius Falco!

[GreenEyesToo]

What?! Why wasn't this in "Radio Times"

(quoll, you know I'm going to need help with this one )

[ukelelehip]

rai said:

I don't know why Russell Thornd**e's name has little *** in it. I didn't do that!

Censorship on proboard?

It does that for Reese Witherspoon, lord knows why...

Anyway, Rai, what a brilliant discovery!! For someone who is unemployed, he sure keeps busy

[mcr5137]

So we can listen on the internet? Would it be live or taped?

[quoll]

Taped I would think - it will be broadcast several times each day and then put in the Listen Again section which has programs for a week before they disappear. It seems to be a book reading rather than a dramatization but I am not sure about that.

9am and it has started now - read by "the lovely Rufus Sewell" according to the lady who introduced it. A book reading not a dramatization then.

[maxx02]

this man is gifted... Billy must love his bedtime stories

is it my imagination or is he doing an impersonation of Shirley Henderson in Charles II with his Imogene?

[sevensisters]

Ooh, I got to hear it on the internet, part of it anyway, while I was working. He has such a soothing voice, so restful to listen to. You're right, maxx, Billy must love the bedtime stories. I'd love to have Ruf read me a bedtime story!

[GreenEyesToo]

maxx02 said:

is it my imagination or is he doing an impersonation of Shirley Henderson in Charles II with his Imogene?

Ha-ha-ha!! Yep, I reckon she was his inspiration!

And yes, lucky, lucky Billy...

[ree]

Just wanted to make sure that everyone knows you can go into the A-Z of all shows and play Doctor Syn over & over. I'm on time NO. 3 now!!!

[ree]

Oh, and to Rai for bringing this gem to our attention

[ukelelehip]

Has anyone ripped this into mp3's yet? I haven't had a chance to listen to this at all yet and it would be great for my iPod on my transatlantic flight on Friday!

[pattirose]

I just listened to it, I agree it is a gem! Thank-you Rai!!

[quoll]

Yes I will put it up to Yousendit if you like