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Neil Gaiman's How the Marquis Got His Coat Back

BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisation

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Neil Gaiman's How the Marquis Got His Coat Back

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Paterson Joseph, Bernard Cribbins, Samantha Beart, Adrian Lester, Mitch Benn, Don Warrington
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Paterson Joseph stars as the Marquis de Carabas in this brand-new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's spin-off short story, set in the magical world of Neverwhere.

Returning us to London Below, this enchanting tale continues the story of one of the most colourful characters from Neverwhere - the cool, charming, resourceful Marquis de Carabas, who trades in favours and always has a plan....

The Marquis' coat is a thing of wonder and beauty. Sleek, stylish and 'the colour of a wet street at midnight', it has numerous pockets, sumptuous sleeves and the power to transform a young sneak thief into a nobleman. And now it is missing, sold by the Sewer Folk. To reclaim it, the Marquis must venture into one of the most terrifying parts of the subterranean city, encounter an old enemy, face dreadful dangers and - worst of all - accept help from someone very close to home.

Expanded and dramatised for Radio 4 by the award-winning Dirk Maggs (Neverwhere, Good Omens, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) and codirected by Dirk Maggs and Heather Larmour, this spine-tingling production features a star cast including Adrian Lester, Don Warrington and Bernard Cribbins. Contains 15 minutes of additional unbroadcast material. Duration: 60 mins approx.

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This is a superb dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's short story, and a sequel to Neverwhere. All the performances are well done, and the story is everything I could wish for. Lovely to meet the Marquis again, and to be in London Below.
Perfect for anyone who's read (or even better - listened to) Neverwhere and want more.
Absolutely brilliant!

Excellent work, BBC (and Neil Gaiman)

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loved it, really got into it and then it just ended. far too short a book for me

great story just too short

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Was fantastic and loved every minute of it. Would recommend 100%!! Great story and well acted.

Loved it!

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Over too soon! Loved Neverwhere and looked forward to this follow up. While I enjoyed the full dramatisation I had really enjoyed Neil Gaiman's reading of Neverwhere more.

Over Too Soon

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awsome story well weitten and acted. would highly recomend but make sure you read neverwere first.

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