Old Radio Shows

About Old Radio Shows

Welcome to Audio Shows Step back in time with our podcast for fans of Old British and American radio shows. Audio Shows brings you comedy classics like 'The Goon Show' and gripping dramas such as 'The Shadow'. Each week, we highlight the best of vintage radio, featuring special episodes with expert interviews and behind-the-scenes stories. Join our community of enthusiasts and follow us on Twitter @AudioShows, and Facebook.

Publisher

Audio Shows

Category

fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Oct 2020

Latest episode

29 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

17 of 215 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   29 Nov 2024

   ROUND THE HORNE - From Russia With Love - UK COMEDY

   Barry Took and Marty Feldman's classic BBC radio comedy 'Round the Horne' brings nostalgic humor and historical insight through its irreverent sketches and lovable characters.

2. 

   25 Nov 2024

   ROUND THE HORNE - Edward Braden is Missing - UK COMEDY

   Join Kenneth Horne and his lovable but hapless cast of characters as they navigate the world of 1960s British comedy, offering a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight.

3. 

   22 Nov 2024

   THE GOON SHOW - The Goon Show - UK COMEDY

   Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, and Harry Secombe explore the surreal humor and cultural satire of their legendary British radio comedy program, 'The Goon Show'.

Inside a recent episode

HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR - The Boxing Champion - UK COMEDY

Published 18 Nov 2024 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The referee's resting his hand on Hancock's shoulder, and Hancock's down. That's all right. He's recovered. They're back in their corner. And there goes the bell for round one. Straight away, the champion opens up. A straight left, another left, a right cross, a left hook, another left, another left. Oh, yes. I thought this would happen. The referee is telling Hancock to come out from under his stool. Now the champion is really letting fly. A right, a left, another left, another right. Oh, a vicious left there. And now Hancock's found an opening between the ropes. He's halfway up the aisle. He's reached the exit. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

29 ratings

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