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- Episodes
- 2022
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About Fast Theatre
Bite sized stories in Podcast format. Drama, comedy, action, adventure, and much more. 100% ad-libbed.
- Publisher
- Charles James
- Category
- fiction
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 6 Feb 2022
- Latest episode
- 22 May 2022
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
22 May 2022
S3 - Zombies UK Promo
S3 - Zombies UK Promo It's 1978. A virus has taken over the planet. It causes the dead to rise and attack and eat the living. Two ex-British soldiers have made it out of London to the north of England. They are in a closed underground military base. Can they survive the hordes of undead roaming the countryside? And help save everyone else. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) Contact: info@fasttheatre.com The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
14 May 2022
S2 EP4 - Moggie
TRIGGER WARNING - The podcast series "The Old Bill," from Fast Theatre (https://fasttheatre.com). The show is a period drama/comedy show set in the early 1980s. The language and situations are authentic for the time. Episodes may contain violence, bullying, sexism, and extreme negative and abusive dialogue. This series is a true depiction of the language, situations, and attitudes in London at the time. We want to keep it as realistic as possible. Some things in the show may be shocking and stressful, and a possible trigger for the modern audience. Like real life. Not everyone is good. People are not superheroes. If you are, or have ever been offended by anything. No matter how small. Please do not listen. This is not for you. If you like the style of classic British TV shows like, Minder, The Sweeney, and The Professionals. And the comedy of shows like Fools and Horses, On The Buses, Carry On, and Fawlty Towers. Or you like period entertainment before mobile phones, the internet, or Twitter wars. The Old Bill may be something you will enjoy. Or not? If you have any complaints, you didn't read the warning properly. S2 EP4 - Moggie The squad had a huge result. They arrested a hard gang of blaggers from West London. The chief inspector's mother's prize Cornish Rex cat goes missing. They have to find him before they can celebrate. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Fast Theatre. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) Contact: info@fasttheatre.com DI COOK - Charles James BEST - Russell Bonner TERRY - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. Slang Dictionary. The show makes use of authentic London slang. Including cockney rhyming slang. You can find a full explanation of rhyming slang on many websites. We have used it as it would have been in the 1970s and 80s in West London. These are some word explanations from this episode to help. Thrups - Breasts Tart - Girl Beak - Judge Jammy - Lucky Lugholes - Ears knackers - Testicles Toffee-nosed - Posh/High Class Two and Eight - State Moggie - Cat Brown Bread - Dead MUSIC: "The Old Bill Theme" Written by Jim Moncur Published by Songtrust Under License from Jim Moncur "The Old Bill Theme Part 2" Written by Jim Moncur Published by Songtrust Under License from Jim Moncur "Spunky Strut" Published by S.I. Publishing Under License from Audio Hero
7 May 2022
S2 EP3 - Flaps
TRIGGER WARNING - The podcast series "The Old Bill," from Fast Theatre (https://fasttheatre.com). The show is a period drama/comedy show set in the early 1980s. The language and situations are authentic for the time. Episodes may contain violence, bullying, sexism, and extreme negative and abusive dialogue. This series is a true depiction of the language, situations, and attitudes in London at the time. We want to keep it as realistic as possible. Some things in the show may be shocking and stressful, and a possible trigger for the modern audience. Like real life. Not everyone is good. People are not superheroes. If you are, or have ever been offended by anything. No matter how small. Please do not listen. This is not for you. If you like the style of classic British TV shows like, Minder, The Sweeney, and The Professionals. And the comedy of shows like Fools and Horses, On The Buses, Carry On, and Fawlty Towers. Or you like period entertainment before mobile phones, the internet, or Twitter wars. The Old Bill may be something you will enjoy. Or not? If you have any complaints, you didn't read the warning properly. S2 EP3 - Flaps Terry becomes a vegetarian. The other officers rip him to pieces. Cook makes a bet he can't last a week. Lawsie makes sure Terry is smelling and seeing them eat meat all day. Will he crack or win the bet? Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) Contact: info@fasttheatre.com DI COOK - Charles James LAWSIE - Russell Bonner TERRY - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. MUSIC: Lunar-Cops Written By: G. Mosby, E. Wilson, B. Gagnon Cliffdweller Music Licensed through Audio Hero. The Old Bill Theme Written By: Jim Moncur Published by Songtrust https://www.songtrust.com/ Licensed through Jim Moncur. The Old Bill Theme Part 2 Written By: Jim Moncur Published by Songtrust https://www.songtrust.com/ Licensed through Jim Moncur. Fraternity Party Published by Sounds Incredible Publishing Licensed through Audio Hero. Slang Dictionary The show makes use of authentic London slang. Including cockney rhyming slang. You can find a full explanation of rhyming slang on many websites. We have used it as it would have been in the 1970s and 80s in West London. These are some word explanations from this episode to help. Pony - Defecate Bird - Girl Bollocks - Testicles Up to snuff - Up to the required standard Chippy - Fish and Chip shop
30 Apr 2022
S2 EP2 - Blag
S2 EP2 - Blag TRIGGER WARNING - The podcast series "The Old Bill," from Fast Theatre. This is a period drama/comedy show set in the early 1980s. The language and situations are authentic for the time. Episodes may contain violence, bullying, sexism, and extreme negative and abusive dialogue. This series is a true depiction of the language, situations, and attitudes in London at the time. We want to keep it as realistic as possible. This may shock and be stressful, and a trigger for the modern audience. Like real life. Not everyone is good. People are not superheroes. If you are, or have ever been offended by anything. No matter how small. Please do not listen. This is not for you. If you like the style of classic British TV shows like, Minder, The Sweeney, and The Professionals. And the comedy of shows like Fools and Horses, On The Buses, Carry On, and Fawlty Towers. Or you like period entertainment before mobile phones, the internet, or Twitter wars. The Old Bill may be something you will enjoy. Or not? If you have any complaints, you didn't read the warning properly. S2 EP2 - Blag The squad go after a gang of armed robbers. They already have seven jobs under their belts. Terry tells Cook about his family and his gay brother. The arrest of the gang turns into a huge fight. Cook's old girlfriend shows up. She now dates his boss. They get a warning about smashing up the local bar toilets. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) Contact: info@fasttheatre.com DI COOK - Charles James NADINE - Kelly Smith LAWSIE - Russell Bonner TERRY - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. MUSIC: Lunar-Cops Written By: G. Mosby, E. Wilson, B. Gagnon Cliffdweller Music Licensed through Audio Hero. The Old Bill Theme Written By: Jim Moncur (PRS) Published by Songtrust https://www.songtrust.com/ Licensed through Jim Moncur. Sweeten the Pot Written by: Bobby Cole (PRS) Published by S.I. Publishing Licensed through Audio Hero. The Old Bill Theme Part 2 Written By: Jim Moncur (PRS) Published by Songtrust https://www.songtrust.com/ Licensed through Jim Moncur. Cockney Slang Dictionary. The show makes use of authentic London slang. Including cockney rhyming slang. For those people not acquainted with it we have a list of words used in this episode and their meaning. Hampton - Penis Nob - Penis Slash - Urinate Barnet - Hair Blag - Robbery Snout - Informant On Your Jack - Alone Bog - Toilet Khazi - Toilet Ruby Murray - Curry Septic - American Tooled Up - Posses weapons
23 Apr 2022
S2 EP1 - Bottle
TRIGGER WARNING - The podcast series "The Old Bill," from Fast Theatre. Season 2 is a period drama/comedy show set in the early 1980's. The language and situations are authentic for the time. Episodes may contain violence, bullying, sexism, and extreme negative and abusive dialogue. This series is a true depiction of the language, situations, and attitudes in London at the time. We want to keep it as realistic as possible. This may shock and be stressful, and a trigger for the modern audience. Like real life. Not everyone is good. People are not superheroes. If you are, or have ever been offended by anything. No matter how small. Please do not listen. This is not for you. If you like the style of classic British TV shows like, Minder, The Sweeney, and The Professionals. And the comedy of shows like Fools and Horses, On The Buses, Carry On, and Fawlty Towers. Or you like period entertainment before mobile phones, the internet, or Twitter wars. "The Old Bill," may be something you will enjoy. Or not? If you have any complaints, you didn't read the warning. S2 EP1 - Bottle Detectives Cook and Terry work for London's crack police squad. Terry gets shot during an arrest. When he recovers, they are both put on a big local bank robbery case. It's time to round up the local villains and get them talking. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) Contact: info@fasttheatre.com DI COOK - Charles James CHRIS THE CARD - Russell Bonner TERRY - Charles James BRADSHAW - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. Cockney Slang. The show makes use of authentic London slang. Including cockney rhyming slang. For those people not acquainted with it we have a list of words used and their meaning. There are no set rules. Some slang words can have more than one meaning. It depends on the context. Our explanation is to help your understanding of the show. You can find a full explanation of rhyming slang on many websites. We use here it as it would have been in the 1970s and 80s in West London. Harris - Arse Monkey - £500.00 Blag - Crime Farmers - Hemorrhoids Nonce - Child molester Tosser - Someone who masturbates a lot Tom - Jewelry Grass - Informant Nicked - Arrested or Stolen Bollocks - Testicles Cattle trucked - Fucked Manor - Local area Pugged up - Hidden Kiting - Using stolen cheques Nutter - Crazy person Form - Has a criminal record Banged up - In prison Bent - Illegal MUSIC: Lunar-Cops Written By: G. Mosby, E. Wilson, B. Gagnon Cliffdweller Music Licensed through Audio Hero. The Old Bill Theme Written By: Jim Moncur Published by Songtrust https://www.songtrust.com/ Licensed through Jim Moncur. The Old Bill Theme Part 2 Written By: Jim Moncur Published by Songtrust https://www.songtrust.com/ Licensed through Jim Moncur. Redline SI Publishing Licensed through Audio Hero.
9 Apr 2022
EP10 - The Old Bill
London 1980s. Detectives Cook and Terry are on surveillance. Their boss, Bradshaw, wants to push Cook out. He thinks his outdated methods are a joke. The pair mess up and their subject gets away. Bradshaw lays down the law. Cook isn't impressed. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) Contact: info@fasttheatre.com DI COOK - Charles James LAWSIE - Russell Bonner TERRY - Charles James BRADSHAW - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. MUSIC: Lunar-Cops Written By: G. Mosby, E. Wilson, B. Gagnon Cliffdweller Music Licensed through Audio Hero.
2 Apr 2022
EP9 - Doctor?
Patient Alpha is a long-time resident of a top secret military facility. Dr. Berman does his best to help him. Is Berman real? Is Alpha real? Why does orderly Martin call Alpha, Dr. Osgood? Is Martin real? Who is Doctor Klein? Is Klein real? Nothing makes sense. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) Contact: info@fasttheatre.com DR. BERMAN - Charles James DR. KLEIN - Russell Bonner PATIENT ALPHA - Charles James DR. OSGOOD - Charles James MARTIN - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
26 Mar 2022
EP8 - Medals
This episode is dedicated to my family that fought and were killed in WWII. The British forces in France capture a German soldier. He has a civilized chat with the British captain at an old police station. After losing his Iron Cross, he gets it back. But Sargeant Jones has other ideas. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) Contact: info@fasttheatre.com CAPTAIN SMITH - Charles James CAPTAIN LANDAU - Charles James SARGEANT JONES - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. MUSIC: Chase-to-Freedom S.I. Publishing Licensing by: Audio Hero; SourceAudio ID: TTX011901 Cold-Espionage S.I. Publishing Licensing by: Audio Hero; SourceAudio ID: EXT01229
21 Mar 2022
EP7 - India
John meets his friend Frank in Vegas. Frank has become a successful gambler. His wins at the casino are because of a magic stone he stole in India. John urges Frank to return the stone. Frank has other ideas. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) Contact: info@fasttheatre.com JOHN - Charles James RAJ - Russell Bonner FRANK - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
12 Mar 2022
EP6 - Oscar
WARNING - This episode contains scenes that some people may find stressful. Over 18s only. It contains subjects such as schizophrenia, depression, drug taking, self harm, and suicide. There is also extreme bullying. If you find any of these things upsetting, please do not listen. Actor Terrence Lawson is the toast of LA. He caps his career at the biggest show of the season. He is at the pinnacle of Hollywood. Terrence has some dark secrets. His past characters haunt him. The noise from them has taken over his life. He has to mask their bullying and negativity. When he comes home with the biggest prize in the industry, there's trouble. He ignored his characters and did not give them credit for their work. Is he controlling them, or are they controlling him? Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) For information contact: info@fasttheatre.com TERRENCE LAWSON - Charles James BILL - Russell Bonner RAY - Charles James JOHNNY - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. Music Award Winners Fanfare Composer Albert Marlowe Licensed from Audio Hero
7 Mar 2022
EP5 - Crash Landing
A space ship carrying stolen information crash lands. Captain Sar and his long-time companion, Monty, are the only survivors. The inhabitants of the planet are their enemy. The Alexians. They have to get through the dense jungle to rendezvous with the rescue ship. Along the journey, they encounter enemy forces and huge, deadly creatures. They soon realize that they are on their own. Abandoned by their own people. Sar and Monty decide to take a huge risk. Escape, or die trying. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) For information contact: info@fasttheatre.com CAPTAIN SAR - Charles James COMMANDER LARSEN - Russell Bonner MONTY - KATIE The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. Music: Frontline Frontier S.I. Publishing Licensed from AudioHero By the Mountain-Pass Sounds Incredible Publishing Licensed from AudioHero Dark Cover S.I. Publishing Licensed from AudioHero Safe House S.I. Publishing Licensed from AudioHero Alien Landscape Licensed from AudioHero Dangerous Passage Licensed from AudioHero Deeper and Deeper Licensed from AudioHero
26 Feb 2022
EP4 - Egypt
Author and paranormal skeptic Steven Bellworth is a storyteller. His run in with the Egyptian authorities and deportation is legendary. He gets the chance to visit the tomb he investigated once again as part of an exhibition in Washington. Fellow author Ron Harris accompanies him. They discover a closed sarcophagus. Steven investigates. What he finds will change both their lives forever. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) Contact: info@fasttheatre.com STEVEN BELLWORTH - Charles James ABASI - Russell Bonner RON HARRIS - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. Music: Catching Air Writer: Damon Criswell (BMI) Licensing by: Audio Hero; SourceAudio ID: 13443597 Click Writer: Jim Moncur Licensing by: Jim Moncur (PRS) Egypt Music Writer: Theo T https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ SoundScape Two Thrill From Egypt Writer: FreddyFool https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
19 Feb 2022
EP3 - Rock N Roll
Mick "the Machine" Mitchell is a huge rockstar. After a sellout show in LA, he wakes up to find himself in the back of a car. In the desert, driving to Las Vegas. Driving him is his long time Minder and head of security. Dave "Bomber" Lancaster. Mick can't remember how he got there, so he and Bomber unwind the events of the evening. A girl is dead back in LA. The cops are after Mick. Bomber ditched their plane and drove instead. They make plans with dodgy dealer Del, and then everything unwinds. The conversation moves away from recent events to the past. Mick talks about the old days and how they met. How Bomber has always had his back. Bomber goes down a darker path and tells Mick some home truths. Mick gets worried. Bomber's behaviour becomes threatening. They stop in the desert. Mick's manager calls Bomber, but he is too impatient and fired up to speak with him. Will Bomber do something he will live to regret? Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Jim Moncur. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) MICK MITCHELL - Charles James DEL - Russell Bonner BOMBER - Charles James MARTIN - Charles James Music: Catching Air Writer: Damon Criswell (BMI) Licensing by: Audio Hero; SourceAudio ID: 13443597
12 Feb 2022
EP2 - Cockney Translator
LA detectives Vincent and Smith are stuck. They have a recorded conversation between two London Villains at a diner. Unfortunately, they are clueless to what any of it means.. The villains are speaking in London Cockney slang. Smith tells Vincent that his wife has a cousin from London who lives in LA. They get him to come in and decipher what the two men are saying. Things don't go quite as planned. Vincent's understanding and reality are a long way apart. But he isn't the only one in for a surprise. Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Russell Bonner & Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Charles James. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com/) DETECTIVE VINCENT - Charles James BILL - Russell Bonner STAN - Charles James JOHN - Charles James SMITH - Charles James
6 Feb 2022
EP1 - The Ghost of Burlingham House
Can Paranormal detective Don Jamieson make contact with the Ghost of Burlingham House? Directed by Charles James; written by Charles James; produced by Fast Theatre; sound design and mixing by Charles James. Fast Theatre © 2022 Sound Productions LLC. For more information, go to https://fasttheatre.com (https://fasttheatre.com) GERALD BARR - Charles James DON JAMIESON - Charles James KATIE ROBBINS - Charles James The story, all names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this production are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred.
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