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Brian Blessed's Radio Adventures

Arthur Bostrom meets actor and adventurer Brian Blessed to celebrate his remarkable life and career as heard on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.

Arthur Bostrom meets with Brian Blessed to celebrate the adventurer’s remarkable life and career as presented on radio.

A giant of a man accompanied by an eloquent wit and booming, operatic voice, the boisterous British actor Brian Blessed is known for his hearty, king-sized portrayals on film and TV. However, what is often overlooked is his fascinating career in radio.

There are over 40 years of recordings in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio archives, including dramas, poetry readings, panel shows and hilarious interviews.

Brian was memorably interviewed on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4’s Midweek revealing how he helped to deliver a baby in a south London park.

With an enthusiastic audience at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Theatre in London, Arthur introduces extracts and programmes from Brian’s radio years - creating an enthralling and unique insight into the actor and explorer’s life.

In his own irreverent style, Brian reveals a passion for radio which has rarely been discussed.

Programmes include:

* DOWN YOUR WAY: STRATFORD SHAKESPEARE *
Brian was to have gone to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford straight after drama school. Instead he joined Z Cars and was unable to do a season until 1984. He finally returns in this episode from 1991.

* SOUNDS NATURAL *
Brian discusses his interest in wildlife and mountaineering with Derek Jones - choosing recordings from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Sound Archive. From 1975.

* OUTLOOK - GALAHAD OF EVEREST *
Brian talks to John Waite about his expedition to climb Everest in the footsteps of George Mallory

* THE BRIAN BLESSED SHOW *
A programme from 1988 sees Brian talk to theatre critic Jack Tinker about his career.

Producer: Stephen Garner

Made for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in October 2016

3 hours

Last on

Sat 20 Aug 2022 19:00

Broadcasts

  • Sat 8 Oct 2016 09:00
  • Sat 8 Oct 2016 19:00
  • Sat 27 Oct 2018 09:00
  • Sat 27 Oct 2018 19:00
  • Sat 1 Aug 2020 09:00
  • Sat 1 Aug 2020 19:00
  • Sat 20 Aug 2022 09:00
  • Sat 20 Aug 2022 19:00

Seven Life Lessons from Brian Blessed

Words of wisdom from the boisterous British actor.