'Hordes Of The Things'
Posted by: J.N. on 14 December 2003
This is a radio programme that went out on Radio 4 about 20 years ago, and I've tried without success to get it repeated.
It was billed as an 'Epic Fantasy' being largely a 'Lord Of The Rings' comedy spoof.
An eagle eyed buddy has spotted that it's being broadcast on digital radio BBC 7 starting at 12.30 (mid-day) on Saturday 20th December.
It looks like the four, 30 minute episodes will go out over four Saturdays.
It is bloody hilarious. Check it out.
BBC 7 - Sky 881 - Freeview 78.
Enjoy.
Posted on: 14 December 2003 by Former member
Bloody Hilarious indeed. With Sir Michael Horden as the "Gandalf" figure (He also played Gandalf in the the Radio LoTR) And it's funnier than National Lampoon's "Bored of the Rings"
Give it a listen. Radio 7 is digital & web based so easy for all of you across the globe.
Tom
Actively enjoying it all
Posted on: 14 December 2003 by Toksik
Tom, what's the name of this "legendary" programme?.
dennis
Posted on: 14 December 2003 by J.N.
Thanks Tom.
Nice to know that someone else has memories of this gem. It is however Frank Middlemass who plays the wizard 'Radox The Green'.
Other contributors include:-
Paul Eddington, Aubrey Woods, Simon Callow, Patrick McGee, Maggie Steed and Ballard Berkley.
The writers are credited as A.P.R. Marshall and J.H.W. Lloyd (that John Lloyd?)
Posted on: 14 December 2003 by J.N.
Dennis
The clue is the title of the thread.
Posted on: 20 December 2003 by J.N.
Anyone catch it?
Patrick McGee's opening speech was cut for some reason. It rather sets the scene, so it's a bit of a shame.
Posted on: 20 December 2003 by Former member
Damn, I was asleep but it's being repeated at 19:30 when I've got guest over. Perhaps I can record it?
Posted on: 20 December 2003 by J.N.
Tom
Yes; I've just spotted that and was coming back in to post the repeat time.
I got a good recording onto my normal stereo VHS machine via the TV digi-box.
The sound quality is pretty good for 22 years old.
Posted on: 20 December 2003 by Former member
My NAT02 doesn't do digital so it'll be through the PC. I've got an hour to find some recording software.
Tom
Actively enjoying it all
Posted on: 21 December 2003 by Jez Quigley
Most BBC Radio programmes from the previous week are available to listen to at anytime via
www.bbc.co.uk/radio - unfortunately not 'Hordes of the Things' why is that?
"Be my lover, don't cause me pain, just play me John Coltrane"
Posted on: 21 December 2003 by Former member
Radio 7 doesnt offer that useful service. no idea why not.
Tom
Actively enjoying it all
