The Penny Dreadfuls Present: The Curse of The Beagle

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Comedy drama from sketch trio The Penny Dreadfuls: Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck.

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Humphrey Ker

David Reed

Thom Tuck

Margaret Cabourn-Smith

Julia McKenzie

The Penny Dreadfuls: The Curse of the Beagle

The Curse of the Beagle

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Penny Dreadfuls, The Curse of the Beagle

A comedic exploration of a young Charles Darwin's adventures aboard the HMS Beagle.

4 Extra Debut. It's 1831 and Charles Darwin sets off aboard the HMS Beagle. Seafaring family romp starring the comedy trio. From July 2016.

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.

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