Customer Reviews
Yes, but, no but - By: Julie Cutler, 06 May 2008 
Sorry to voice a note of slight discontent..but.... although this is a very vibrant, well acted, fast firing parody of Dickensian childhood tales (mostly Great Expectations & David Copperfield)... I felt it lacked a little in staying power. Yes, when I first heard it, driving to B+Q, I actuallly stayed listening to it in the carpark until it had finished (mostly with jaw dramaticallly dropped). Then I promptly missed most of the following weeks so I was reallly looking forward to catching up.
There isn't much actual story. I mislabled it on itunes in my haste to listen to it while gardening. The first time through I didn't actuallly notice that it was out of order until 5 episodes in! The plot was that loose.
Yes, the totallly self absorbed Miss Flora Dies-Early & the ravaging underwater squirrels are very delightful creations. However compared to the other great Radio 4 historical pastiches such as The Wordsmiths of Gorsemere & the Christopher Marlowe Mysteries, there seemed to be little background research to the enterprise. Once you get past the jokes, there is very little to keep you amused the second time through.
Inspired and Hilarious Lunacy - By: Bradley Stone, 11 Mar 2008 
FINALLY - a comedy series with intelligence, wit, & an inspired sense of the surreal. I listened to every episode & every repeat. Superbly acted, utterly brilliant. Writer Mark Evans is one to watch.
Pip Pip Horray - By: Sarah Hill, 10 Mar 2008 Aboslutely superb show that I listened to both times it has been on the radio & I went to see recorded!
Beware of the underwater squirrels, the fatal cold, jealous father in laws, wooden sea dog/pirates....oh yes & the Heartthrasher brothers & sister.
I wouldnt have gone to see it if I wasnt such a huge Celia fan, but I am EVER so glad I have followed it through! It is brilliant!
*clicks buy*
Genius - By: Mr. T. L. Kevan, 07 Mar 2008 This is the funniest thing I have ever heard on radio. It is in the mould of classic British humour with lunacy, learning & just plain silliness. It's brilliant & I would put money on it following the path that Hitchhiker's Guide travelled from radio. Can't recommend it more highly & would make a great present.
