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The Curse of the Beagle

4 Extra Debut. It's 1831 and Charles Darwin sets off aboard the HMS Beagle. Seafaring family romp starring the comedy trio. From July 2016.

In 1831 a 22 year old Charles Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle for a 5 year voyage that he said changed the course of his life.

He later published his stories of the trip, but in this reimagining comedy trio The Penny Dreadfuls reveal the untold story that Darwin was to keep to himself.

Starring Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck

Charles Darwin ...... Thom Tuck
McCormick ...... Humphrey Ker
Professor Henslow ...... David Reed
Old Mother Trousers ...... Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Written by David Reed with additional material by Humphrey Ker

Producer: Julia McKenzie

A 麻豆社 Studios production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 12 Dec 2021 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Actor Humphrey Ker
Actor David Reed
Actor Thom Tuck
Actor Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Producer Julia McKenzie
Writer David Reed
Writer Humphrey Ker

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Jul 2016 14:30
  • Sat 16 Dec 2017 14:30
  • Thu 9 Dec 2021 22:30
  • Sat 11 Dec 2021 14:00
  • Sun 12 Dec 2021 02:00