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Crowned Hudds
- Author
- Michael Dines
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Publish Date
- 21 July 2022
- Run Time
- 2 hours 29 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A historical comedy romp sketch show starring Roy Hudd
A hilarious comedy show from the 1990s, featuring famous historical moments retold with a modern twist by outstanding classic comedy performers, including the tales of King Arthur, Queen Victoria, Helen of Troy and King Charles II. Silly and knowing, Crowned Hudds is perfect for fans of Like They've Never Been Gone, Revolting People and The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes.
Starring comedy household names Roy Hudd, June Whitfield and Chris Emmett and directed by Richard Wilson and filmed in front of a live audience, this is a classic BBC Radio comedy.
Production credits
Written by Michael Dines
Produced by Richard Wilson
Episodes
How Ye Quest Was Wonne: Poking fun at King Arthur
Odd Stuart: A new slant on King Charles II.
Fourth Wedding and Some Funerals: Poking fun at King Henry VIII.
VR in charge: Will Queen Victoria be amused?
Grecian 2001: Liberation for Helen of Troy?
Cast
Roy Hudd
June Whitfield
Chris Emmett
Jeff Holland
First broadcast BBC Radio 4 August 1994 - September 1995
©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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Details
- Author
- Michael Dines
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 2 hours 29 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 July 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529197747
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Genre
- Satirical fiction and parodies, Humorous fiction
Synopsis
A historical comedy romp sketch show starring Roy HuddA hilarious comedy show from the 1990s, featuring a famous historical moment retold with a modern twist by outstanding classic comedy performers, including the tales of King Arthur, Queen Victoria, Helen of Troy and King Charles II. Silly and knowing, Crowned Hudds is perfect for fans of Like They've Never Been Gone, Revolting People and The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes.Starring comedy household names Roy Hudd, June Whitfield and Chris Emmett and directed by Richard Wilson and filmed in front of a live audience, this is a classic BBC Radio comedy. Production creditsWritten by Michael DinesProduced by Richard WilsonEpisodesHow Ye Quest Was Wonne: Poking fun at King ArthurOdd Stuart: A new slant on King Charles II.Fourth Wedding and Some Funerals: Poking fun at King Henry VIII.VR in charge: Will Queen Victoria be amused?Grecian 2001: Liberation for Helen of Troy?CastRoy HuddJune WhitfieldChris EmmettJeff HollandFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4 August 1994 - September 1995©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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