The Quick And The Dead

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In this episode, a holidaymaker gets an unexpected summons to the British Consulate.

The Quick And The Dead was written by J.P. Paradise.

The British Consul is played by Mike Mahoney

Arthur Hudgell is played by Pete Wallis

& Lumkin is played by Mij S-B

It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library. Additional sound effects, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

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A Midsummer Night's Mash-Up

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This episode is inspired by and includes quotes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, and is a contemporary retelling of some elements of the play through modern media.

A Midsummer Night's Mash-Up was written by J.P. Paradise

The ‘Allo!’ website (Athenian Edition) was read by Jessica Bone

BBC Radio Ancient Athens was read by Mij Paradise

The Athens Gazette & Herald was read by Adam Sturges

The Athenian Telegraph was read by Oli Beech

& The Athenian Stage was read by Ian Diddams

It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise. All production, music, and editing by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.

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In this episode we learn how the Dodo became a flightless bird by being too up itself.

The Fossa & The Dodo, was written by J.P. Paradise.

Adam Sturges is the Narrator

The Fossa is played by Mij S-B

& the Dodo is played by Oli Beech

It was inspired by and includes a quote from ‘Fun Lovin’ Criminal’ by the Fun Lovin’ Criminals.

It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library, with additional farts, belches, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.

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In this episode, a pensioner's evening is interrupted by an unexpected visitor.

Garden Produce was written by J.P. Paradise.

It is performed by Wendy Withers.

It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CATS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST.

I have five rescue cats so I am rather fond of the furry little parasites. Please be assured that this is just a story!

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.

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In this episode, a world-weary priest deals with a wayward parishioner.

Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned was written by J.P. Paradise.

It is performed by Joshua Hogan

It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.

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In this episode, a community worker and a loan shark have a difference of opinion.

In A Perfect World was written by J.P. Paradise.

It is performed by Ian Diddams

It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.

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In this episode, intrigue and chocolate collide with rather messy results.

Just Desserts was written by J.P. Paradise.

The narrator Miss Davies is played by Jessica Bone

‘Just Deserts’ customer service assistant is played by Matilda Snook

‘Just Desserts’ contract killer is played by Michael Snook

The DCI is played by Alex Brunsdon

It was recorded on location and at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.

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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.

*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*

This episode was inspired by those abandoned shopping lists one finds in supermarket trolleys and baskets.

I've Got A Little List was written by J.P. Paradise

It was performed and recorded by Steve C. Walters at Elm Grove Studios, Wiltshire.

Additional sound effects mixed by J.P. Paradise. Production and editing by Alex Brunsdon LG Studios.

The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author.

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