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Earthsearch

The Complete Radio Series I and II (Dramatised)

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Earthsearch

By: James Follett
Narrated by: full cast
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About this listen

 The acclaimed BBC Radio 4 space drama arrives in its entirety for the very first time, with a bonus introduction by creator and writer James Follett. The starship Challenger has been on a 115-year-long mission, exploring other galaxies for suitable Earth-like planets to colonise. The present crew of four were born on the ship and have never left it. But when the Challenger attempts to return to the crew's home planet, it discovers that the Earth has vanished!

When they were first broadcast on radio, Earthsearch and Earthsearch II generated a flood of fan letters to Radio Times. Now at last their superb sound is available, digitally remastered for the first time. Also included is an introduction from James Follett, first broadcast as part of BBC7's "Men, Martians, and Machines".

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I got this on the strength of a friend having raved about the series 20 years or so ago. Its episodic format is reminiscent of Doctor Who but the story line is good and the whole concept of the story was sound. Some aspects have been covered in other stories by Bova and Asimov but this is a different spin. If you like radio drama, Blake's Seven or Doctor Who you will probably like this.

earthsearch suprisingly good

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I loved this series when it first came out, later I bought the tapes, but as someone mentioned, they were edited down. This version is complete with James doing a little intro. Dispite the story sometimes being a bit too child like it has just captivated me again for the past two days. And the price... Did I mention that its over ?60 on CD at amazon? Its a bargain here!

Stands up to the test of time

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Yes it is a bit dated, but I have really enjoyed listening to each episode in my bath.

Great fun

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Chose this recording as I fancied a change from the usual thrillers. Had no idea what to expect thought it may be a little dated and corny but quite the opposite it was at times compelling and tense. Enjoyable having Radio Actors instead of narrators. As it is recorded in episodes, towards the end some of the conclusions to the 30 minute episode, to keep you in suspense, were a little repedative but didn't spoil my enjoyment. Will again opt for a radio play if a suitable one becomes available. Try it !!!

Very Pleasing Change

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Great story well worth a listen. I have listened to it several times and it never grows old. Excellent......

Fantastic

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