In 1831 a 22 year old Charles Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle for a 5 year voyage that he said changed the course of his life.
He later published his stories of the trip, but in this reimagining comedy trio The Penny Dreadfuls reveal the untold story that Darwin was to keep to himself.
Starring Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck
Charles Darwin ...... Thom Tuck
McCormick ...... Humphrey Ker
Professor Henslow ...... David Reed
Old Mother Trousers ...... Margaret Cabourn-Smith
Written by David Reed with additional material by Humphrey Ker
Producer: Julia McKenzie
A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2016. Show less