I loved this, it’s written and read so well! Charlie is a gem, He keeps pecking-away at Paul’s self-importance - reminding him to ‘be Real’, and that (just because Paul has money and prestige) Charlie himself ISN’T going to be treated as an Inferior. Paul is a Social-snob, but He has a good Heart - and mustn’t be too Superior as (though he gripes) he and Charlie have been together since their days in the War, when Charlie was his ‘batsman’. What I enjoy the most is Paul and Steve relationship, where their different-yet-equal status in Each-Others eyes - and their deep fondness for One-Another - is always apparent. These two have a comfortable yet spicy Love-Relationship and Friendship, their mutual-support and verbal-jibes remind Me very much of My Great Grandparents style of interacting. (The fact that My Grandparents were Young in this same era may have something to do with that, as does their personalities!) As to Home, wardrobe and Lifestyle (sigh) - I can only wish.
Paul’s condescending attitude toward Steve grates a bit as does her occasional flutter of hysteria. I imagine the REAL Steve would never flutter with nerves or distaste. Still I quite enjoy the light entertainment these provide. Thank you.
I enjoy these stories enormously but I can't be the first to grit every time Steve gets a put down by Paul. She really is the brains of the duo and doesn't need wrapping in cotton wool!!! 😂
I love this couple. I’ve always envied their lifestyle. Funnily enough as a child living in central London during the 1950s, my parents knew a couple who lived in this sort of style, they had an apartment with a maid’s room off the kitchen. They also had a maid, she was a Polish jew who escaped Hitler at the beginning of WWII. Their life seemed so grand to me then - that lifestyle is now a part of British social history and we move on. Anthony Head is a perfect narrator.
I think Paul is as snooty as they come. He really should appreciate Charlie and stop finding fault with him. Steve says it's difficult to find good help so Paul should be thankful for Charlie help. I also find the way Paul talks to Steve as if she was household help. Steve does have enough sense to treat the company who visits their home with respect and offers them beverages. Paul always asks if she looked after their needs. I enjoy the stories very much and listen to them more than once. Wonderful way to spend the day.
Just keep in mind when these stories were set. Society was very different then, and there was a strong awareness of ‘place’ in it. It might not be what suits everyone, but in many ways was an easier time to live.
Great performance. Thanks for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This is so beautifully read, it’s lovely to hear clear diction.
Very relaxing to listen to..thanks
Love Temple series. I wish BBC would make all their scripts come alive ❤
🇬🇧 Wonderful. Thank you. I can visualise all those characters and places.
Beautiful voice, perfect for Paul Temple ❤
I loved this, it’s written and read so well!
Charlie is a gem, He keeps pecking-away at Paul’s self-importance - reminding him to ‘be Real’, and that (just because Paul has money and prestige) Charlie himself ISN’T going to be treated as an Inferior.
Paul is a Social-snob, but He has a good Heart - and mustn’t be too Superior as (though he gripes) he and Charlie have been together since their days in the War, when Charlie was his ‘batsman’.
What I enjoy the most is Paul and Steve relationship, where their different-yet-equal status in Each-Others eyes - and their deep fondness for One-Another - is always apparent. These two have a comfortable yet spicy Love-Relationship and Friendship, their mutual-support and verbal-jibes remind Me very much of My Great Grandparents style of interacting. (The fact that My Grandparents were Young in this same era may have something to do with that, as does their personalities!)
As to Home, wardrobe and Lifestyle (sigh) - I can only wish.
Thanks for this. These classic stories are wonderful
Thanks for listening
Paul’s condescending attitude toward Steve grates a bit as does her occasional flutter of hysteria. I imagine the REAL Steve would never flutter with nerves or distaste. Still I quite enjoy the light entertainment these provide. Thank you.
I love Anthony 's voice. He is perfect
Beautiful voice.
It's a mucky morning, and I keep dozing off, missing the last 10 mins. So smooth.
I enjoy these stories enormously but I can't be the first to grit every time Steve gets a put down by Paul. She really is the brains of the duo and doesn't need wrapping in cotton wool!!! 😂
I love this couple. I’ve always envied their lifestyle. Funnily enough as a child living in central London during the 1950s, my parents knew a couple who lived in this sort of style, they had an apartment with a maid’s room off the kitchen. They also had a maid, she was a Polish jew who escaped Hitler at the beginning of WWII. Their life seemed so grand to me then - that lifestyle is now a part of British social history and we move on. Anthony Head is a perfect narrator.
I think Paul is as snooty as they come. He really should appreciate Charlie and stop finding fault with him. Steve says it's difficult to find good help so Paul should be thankful for Charlie help. I also find the way Paul talks to Steve as if she was household help. Steve does have enough sense to treat the company who visits their home with respect and offers them beverages. Paul always asks if she looked after their needs. I enjoy the stories very much and listen to them more than once. Wonderful way to spend the day.
Temple is not snooty he just has standards.
The past is a different country... actually better times than today.
Yes … I agree. He is an arrogant chauvinist snob. Charlie would probably listen to him if he spoke to him decently. But I really enjoy the stories.
@@MsHazard1got that right. He’s a wonderful husband to Stevey.
Just keep in mind when these stories were set. Society was very different then, and there was a strong awareness of ‘place’ in it. It might not be what suits everyone, but in many ways was an easier time to live.
Truly enjoy the Reader, makes everything interesting and enjoyable🎉
Classic radio!
Complete
Badly written with many clichés. Wd help to know year of publication tho' that can be found in Wikipedia
Learn to write English, before you criticise an author's work
If you found it in Wikipedia & were annoyed it wasn't here why not add it?
1957 by Frances Durbridge. He wrote novels and radio plays for the BBC.
@@sv2398heh. Thank you
Misogynistic and bossy Mr Temple is a great bore