1. In the Offing
Alexander Armstrong begins his celebration of the work of comic author PG Wodehouse. From 2020.
βEverything in life thatβs any fun, as somebody wisely observed, is either immoral, illegal or fattening.β PG Wodehouse, Girl in Blue [1970]
Alexander Armstrong attended the special dedication to PG Wodehouse [1881-1975] at Westminster Abbey in September 2019, where sections of this programme were recorded.
Wodehouse was widely regarded as the greatest comic author of the 20th century, and you can enjoy a collection of some his best loved work in each of the three episodes.
Thus includes a celebration of his creations, such as the feckless Bertie Wooster and his phlegmatic manservant, Jeeves, and his many other characters.
All are brought to life on radio by stars including:
Simon Cadell
Michael Hordern
Richard Briers
Weβll also hear rare interviews and archive along with contributions from fans, friends and family.
Celebrating the comic brilliance of PG Wodehouse is a personal passion for presenter Alexander Armstrong, especially as heβs president of the PG Wodehouse Society β which attracts followers from all over the world.
Producer: Stephen Garner
Made for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in January 2020.
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