BBC R4 + RA.cc: The Riddle Of The Sands RADIO DRAMA

Did you know there’s a swift and peppy radio drama companion piece to the unabridged reading of Erskine Childers’ The Riddle Of The Sands? There is! Originally broadcast as a part of BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Night Theatre, and lovingly… Read moreBBC R4 + RA.cc: The Riddle Of The Sands RADIO DRAMA

JAMES BOND: You Only Live Twice by Ian Fleming

“You only live twice: Once when you’re born And once when you look death in the face.” -James Bond If you’ve only seen the movie version of You Only Live Twice you’re in for a very pleasant surprise. Ian Fleming’s… Read moreJAMES BOND: You Only Live Twice by Ian Fleming

JAMES BOND: Doctor No by Ian Fleming

ca·lyp·so – /kəˈlɪpsoʊ/ – a musical style of West Indian origin, influenced by jazz, usually having topical, often improvised, lyrics. I’ve only been the Caribbean once. But I still greatly feel its tropical magnetism. Ian Fleming did too. The first… Read moreJAMES BOND: Doctor No by Ian Fleming

BBCR4: Tracking The Lincolnshire Poacher – A documenary on “Numbers Stations”

Back in 2005 BBC Radio 4 broadcast a compelling documentary on something called “Numbers Stations“, automated shortwave radio stations that are linked to international espionage. Check out the Wikipedia entry for “The Lincolnshire Poacher” and have a listen to an… Read moreBBCR4: Tracking The Lincolnshire Poacher – A documenary on “Numbers Stations”