I don't know how many plays I have listened by now, I enjoyed them very much -- plus the British humor. I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to the BBC, the writers, contributors, and to CR for uploading the plays. 👏👍🙋♀️
@@steveeyre6975 Why would you write such a comment? Do the comments have to be insulting and negative all the time? If you haven't anything to say then simply shut up.
Agreed. The acting and subject was wonderful. My eldest Uncle on, my Mother’s side was killed in action during this war in 1917. His regiment was the Royal Scots Fusiliers he was 17. I have the letters my Grandmother received from the War Office relating to his death. I also have his cigarette case that still contains two Five Packs of Woodbines, items I cherish. The music at the end of the play was Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag. Thank you for posting this story CR.
I agree. But perhaps not his eventual ubiquity when we had BBC Jarvis when TV or radio, he was in everything. I particularly remember an episode of Morse that he spoilt for me at least. He has such a distinctive voice and appearance - he always appears to be Martin Jarvis playing Martin Jarvis. Just like Dinsdale Langdon only plays Dinsdale Langdon. I suppose Tom Hardy is the complete opposite.
Here's a quick synopsis for everyone "Paul Mitchell spends his days researching WWI; his quiet life in the library can hardly be in greater contrast to the carnage he studies. Until, that is, the present catches up with him in the shape of Dr Audley of the MOD. Why does Audley want to know what really happened during the battle for Hameau Ridge on the Somme in 1916? The answer is complex and dangerous." Cheers from Canada North
Thoroughly enjoyed this! Im so interested in the war having my grandpa awarded the Service Badge in 1916 and my mum and dad in the Second World War. Thank you very much.
There once was a time when Martin Jarvis became ubiquitous and if a French accent was required for a character it was always Andre Marrane. Their voices are so distinctive and not necessarily in a good way....
@@roelienpostma2367 Well, it's a relief that at least one person has the same problem. It's even worse with a James Bond or Mission Impossible film. The beginning (say 5-10%) and the end (another 5-10%) are normally quite clear, but it's the bit that joins the two, the 80-90%, that whilst enjoyable enough, the plot soon disappears and I'm left wondering "Why?" all the time until the end part starts. Incidentally, I thoroughly recommend "The 4th Protocol", narrated by a young Charles Dance. Dance is excellent and it's my go-to listen when I can't sleep. I must have started listening at least half a dozen times and I'm genuinely looking forward to hearing it through properly.
SPOILER ALERT!!! Well, I enjoyed listening to this very much, but to be honest, I didn't follow what it was all about. Was it about the war in the Somme and something that someone should be ashamed of, , the old rifles/guns or the meeting taking place in present day (which I could make out the reason for)? Thanks for uploading. Peace.
I like to know the genre, and a tiny bit about story ... but it someone gives a synopsis I'm not going to watch it with the same enthusiasm. For example, if I'd known what a play was about that I listened today would not have followed it. Story was great, but it wouldn't have been a topic that I'd have chosen. Am glad I had the suspense of not knowing ... and being able to admire the evolution of a character *from daughter to a very plucky adult!* 😊 I know what you mean, though.
Complete drivel....albeit of the well written variety . Intriguing start - shades of Le Carre - but then morphs into the sort of adventure that would have been more suited to an episode of The Saint. Wouldn't surprise me if Anthony Price was a pseudonym for Leslie Charteris ! ( who incidentally was a very stylish and witty writer ! )
Nonsense! This was extremely well written. And I noticed that your entire content is writing nasty comments about others ' writings. Not a single nice review! Does it make you feel superior?
I don't know how many plays I have listened by now, I enjoyed them very much -- plus the British humor.
I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to the BBC, the writers, contributors, and to CR for uploading the plays. 👏👍🙋♀️
Brown nose
@@steveeyre6975 Why would you write such a comment? Do the comments have to be insulting and negative all the time? If you haven't anything to say then simply shut up.
Agreed. The acting and subject was wonderful. My eldest Uncle on, my Mother’s side was killed in action during this war in 1917. His regiment was the Royal Scots Fusiliers he was 17. I have the letters my Grandmother received from the War Office relating to his death. I also have his cigarette case that still contains two Five Packs of Woodbines, items I cherish. The music at the end of the play was Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag. Thank you for posting this story CR.
@@steveeyre6975time to Grow up! Being nasty doesn't make anyone look particularly intelligent.
@steveeyre6975 what a nasty little person
This was excellent! Thank you for sharing.
That really was very excellent! Thank-you very much.
Terrific!
Very good, and good to hear the young Martin Jarvis. Thank you very much for uploading this.
I agree. But perhaps not his eventual ubiquity when we had BBC Jarvis when TV or radio, he was in everything. I particularly remember an episode of Morse that he spoilt for me at least. He has such a distinctive voice and appearance - he always appears to be Martin Jarvis playing Martin Jarvis. Just like Dinsdale Langdon only plays Dinsdale Langdon. I suppose Tom Hardy is the complete opposite.
Wonderful absolutely brilliant!
Hadn't heard of Anthony Price works, now I need to read his books. Thanks for rebroadcasting.
Mrs.Tyler "she has a tongue like a cow bell!" 😂😂😂😂
Haha, my mam used to say "that's ol' foghorn off again". Used to make me giggle
Thank you for this---I remeber the books.
Here's a quick synopsis for everyone
"Paul Mitchell spends his days researching WWI; his quiet life in the library can hardly be in greater contrast to the carnage he studies. Until, that is, the present catches up with him in the shape of Dr Audley of the MOD. Why does Audley want to know what really happened during the battle for Hameau Ridge on the Somme in 1916? The answer is complex and dangerous."
Cheers from Canada North
Excellent synopsis! You're hired!!! 😉😃
Thank you! You've sold it to me, this Christmas morning. Greetings from Phnom Penh.
@@tottiemae2258 😂
Thank you and cheers from windy and wet Holland.
@@tottiemae2258 When I see a new play I immediately look for a post by you to see whether you provided a synopsis. 🤣🤣🤣👍🙋♀️
Thoroughly enjoyed this! Im so interested in the war having my grandpa awarded the Service Badge in 1916 and my mum and dad in the Second World War. Thank you very much.
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT, Great twist in the end. Many thanks for sharing this drama with many 👏👏
Loved this! Thank you.
An interesting tale. Thanks.
Thank you-I love all the BBC theatre productions.
Many thanks 👍👏🇬🇧
Excellent enjoyed very much good cast
That was excellent. Thank you so much!
Excellent. Thank you for posting.
I don't understand the plot ,perhaps I have to listen again,but still very interesting.Will do some reading about this terrible conflict.
Well acted !
Broadcast 1979, from the 1974 novel.
That was excellent! Thank you!
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
Just my cup of tea. A bit of high-class danger and adventure. I really enjoy this genre, I don't know what you would call it.
Boy's own Cold War adventure?
Here hear!!
I enjoyed this play. I'm surprised that the script does not use a military alphabet. There was one in use during this time. Even back in WWI.
There once was a time when Martin Jarvis became ubiquitous and if a French accent was required for a character it was always Andre Marrane. Their voices are so distinctive and not necessarily in a good way....
This is very pleasant to listen to, however I must have missed a key moment because I haven't a clue what the point of it was...
Me too, you have to pay attention very closely!
Me too, you have to pay attention very closely!
@@roelienpostma2367 Well, it's a relief that at least one person has the same problem. It's even worse with a James Bond or Mission Impossible film. The beginning (say 5-10%) and the end (another 5-10%) are normally quite clear, but it's the bit that joins the two, the 80-90%, that whilst enjoyable enough, the plot soon disappears and I'm left wondering "Why?" all the time until the end part starts.
Incidentally, I thoroughly recommend "The 4th Protocol", narrated by a young Charles Dance. Dance is excellent and it's my go-to listen when I can't sleep. I must have started listening at least half a dozen times and I'm genuinely looking forward to hearing it through properly.
The film with Piers Brosnan is very good too.
@varianreeves7553 I just get diverted by the continuity errors with the number plates on the blue transit van ! 😂
SPOILER ALERT!!!
Well, I enjoyed listening to this very much, but to be honest, I didn't follow what it was all about.
Was it about the war in the Somme and something that someone should be ashamed of, , the old rifles/guns or the meeting taking place in present day (which I could make out the reason for)?
Thanks for uploading. Peace.
👍
Thoroughly enjoyable but hard work understanding the Frenchman and an amount of what he said was lost to me.
How about some synopsis for your plays? Not really interested in the authors, more interested in knowing what l’m going to be listening to 🤷♂️
I like to know the genre, and a tiny bit about story ... but it someone gives a synopsis I'm not going to watch it with the same enthusiasm. For example, if I'd known what a play was about that I listened today would not have followed it. Story was great, but it wouldn't have been a topic that I'd have chosen. Am glad I had the suspense of not knowing ... and being able to admire the evolution of a character *from daughter to a very plucky adult!* 😊
I know what you mean, though.
Listening to not "too' old boy.
Shut up twat, old boy.
How rude!
@@Sapper094 you sir, are rude. Get some manners. Courtesy goes a long way.
Sorry...I stopped this book...too much to pay attention to...could not follow it...
Attention span is worth developing! And It was quite easy to follow if you paid attention.
Complete drivel....albeit of the well written variety . Intriguing start - shades of
Le Carre - but then morphs into the sort of adventure that would have been
more suited to an episode of The Saint. Wouldn't surprise me if Anthony Price
was a pseudonym for Leslie Charteris ! ( who incidentally was a very stylish
and witty writer ! )
Yet more drivel from 2msvalkyrie...so boringly predictable.
Nonsense! This was extremely well written. And I noticed that your entire content is writing nasty comments about others ' writings. Not a single nice review! Does it make you feel superior?
@@davidsandz2186Agreed!