
Steptoe & Son: The BBC Radio Collection
Series 1 & 2: 21 Episodes of the Classic BBC Radio Sitcom
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Narrated by:
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Harry H. Corbett
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Wilfred Brambell
About this listen
Series 1 and 2 of the hilarious radio sitcom starring Harry H. Corbett and Wilfred Brambell, adapted from the much-loved TV series.
Steptoe and Son ran for eight series on BBC TV and even spawned two feature films. Such was the series' popularity in the mid-1960s that the cast specially recorded several episodes for BBC radio.
Here, collected together for the first time, are all 21 episodes from the first and second radio series, scripted by Hancock's Half Hour creators Ray Galton and Alan Simpson and adapted by Gale Pedrick. Among the classic comic incidents in these timeless episodes, Albert's 65th birthday turns into a disaster; Harold finds love with a French girl; Albert is upset by Harold's plans for a proper bathroom; and the duo get an irresistible offer. Plus, Albert and Harold's creditors arrive seeking payment; two coffins lead to a burst of superstition; Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema; and Albert disrupts Harold's Labour Party meeting.
The episodes included are 'The Offer'; 'The Bird'; 'Sixty-Five Today'; 'The Stepmother'; 'The Economist'; 'Wallah-Wallah Catsmeat'; 'The Diploma'; 'Steptoe à la Cart'; 'The Holiday'; 'The Bath'; 'The Lead Man Cometh'; 'A Musical Evening'; 'The Bonds That Bind Us'; 'The Siege of Steptoe Street'; 'Pilgrim's Progress'; 'The Wooden Overcoats'; 'Sunday for Seven Days'; 'The Piano'; 'My Old Man's a Tory'; 'Homes Fit for Heroes'; 'Crossed Swords'. Also included are two bonus features: a short 1966 Steptoe & Son sketch from The Ken Dodd Show and a selection of trailers prepared for overseas broadcast. Duration: 11 hours approx.
©2016 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2016 BBC Studios Distribution LtdExcellwnt story and timing.
Some audio issues. But generally OK. How they can't remaster it properly I don't know
Some chapters port audio quality
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My only criticism (apart from the 20+ trailers for Steptoe & Son 🤷♂️) was the intermittent sound quality.
Classic comedy.
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Great series
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Classic
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Steptoe and Son
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Shame about sound
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Where does Steptoe & Son: The BBC Radio Collection rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Excellent. One of the best!What did you like best about this story?
Comedic lines that come out of real life characters.What does Harry H. Corbett and Wilfred Brambell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Their marvellous execution on emotion & words.If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A guilty conscience thwarting the desires of the heart!Any additional comments?
Bafta's, Emmy's and Oscars would be bestowed upon such character driven writing and performances today!Characters that speak to the heart are timeless.
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An excellent collection
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Sound is a bit iffy in places so don't think it's your own device but this is to be expected when u consider when it was 1st recorded. (1960/70's)
Can't wait for the next audiobook release on 4/3/17
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A great laugh
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Excellent series full of giggles
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