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Bleak Expectations (BBC Audio) | 
 enlarge | Publisher: BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Category: Book
List Price: £15.99
Buy New: £9.21
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Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 13557
Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 1405688270
EAN: 9781405688277
ASIN: 1405688270
Publication Date: March 3, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: BRAND NEW and IN STOCK - dispatched within 48 hours from the UK
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 Yes, but, no but May 6, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
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 David Copperfield)... I felt it lacked a little in staying power. Yes, when I first heard it, driving to B+Q, I actually stayed listening to it in the carpark until it had finished (mostly with jaw dramatically dropped). Then I promptly missed most of the following weeks so I was really looking forward to catching up.
There isn't much actual story. I mislabled it on itunes in my haste to listen to it while gardening. The first time through I didn't actually notice that it was out of order until 5 episodes in! The plot was that loose.
Yes, the totally self absorbed Miss Flora Dies-Early and the ravaging underwater squirrels are very delightful creations. However compared to the other great Radio 4 historical pastiches such as The Wordsmiths of Gorsemere and the Christopher Marlowe Mysteries, there seemed to be little background research to the enterprise. Once you get past the jokes, there is very little to keep you amused the second time through.
Inspired and Hilarious Lunacy March 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Pip Pip Horray March 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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*
Genius March 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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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