Batavia (The Radio Drama)

Shabbir Khanbhai and Paul Dickson•soundcloud.com

This is the dramatic story of the Batavia shipwreck and massacre, the true tale of Undermerchant Jeronimus Cornelisz's rise to power, by any means necessary. Set in 1628, through this radio drama you will encounter mutinies, murderous plots, tragic tales and the birth of a hero. Can Cornelisz be stopped? Will anyone stand in his way? Tune in to find out! Find us on facebook at: www.facebook.com/bataviaradiodrama/

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Episodes

Episode 4 - This is Justice

The explosive finale to the Batavia radio drama is here! Live the Battle of the Wallabi Islands and delve into the events that created the Mad King.

Aug 15, 2016•37 min

Episode 3 - The Tragedy of De Vries

The emotional third part of the Batavia series is finally here! Experience the tyrannical regime of the Mad King from the tortured eyes of an innocent man. Delusions of grandeur, a secret cult and the bloodiest massacre in Australian history. This is the story of Australia's first Europeans.

Aug 08, 2016•34 min

Episode 2 - The Mad King Cornelisz

The dramatic second part of the Batavia series is finally here! Relive the gripping tale of one man's tyrannical rise to power. Delusions of grandeur, a secret cult and the bloodiest massacre in Australian history. This is the story of Australia's first Europeans.

May 20, 2016•41 min

Batavia Episode 2 Launch Trailer

Delusions of grandeur, a secret cult and the bloodiest massacre in Australian history. This is the story of Australia's first Europeans. This is the launch trailer for the second exciting instalment of the Batavia Radio Drama series.

May 07, 2016•1 min

Episode 1 - The Trials of Pelsaert

Delusions of grandeur, a secret cult and the bloodiest massacre in Australian history. This is the story of Australia's first Europeans.

Apr 29, 2016•35 min

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