Lots to finish this week. First off no word on Fred and we're starting to plan that he may not be back. Be on the lookout of Brunch voice mail coming soon. Got a question about the show? Tell me about it. You can also email me at brunch@london.com Now on with the show. We finish "Why Bother," thisweek. Sir Arthur tells us about his adiction to drugs. As it's Peter Cook please practice parental guidance. Then it's off to 1923 and episodes 3 and 4 of Whose Body. Actually these were broadcast in 19...
Nov 14, 2008•2 hr 9 min
With Fred in the hospital gravely ill this is my chance to go solo and yet while I'm flying solo I miss Fred. But fear not. Before Fred got to sick he left me a lesson plan for his hour. So here goes. We begin with Why Bother and hear about Arthur's experiences as a prisoner of war. After that we set sai with Jack Aubrey with HMS Surprise. The Surprise arrives in India where Steven's past is revissited. Finally we meet Lord Peter Whimsay with Whose Body which was first published in 1923. The ser...
Nov 07, 2008•2 hr 8 min
First off call the Brunch voice mail at 206-337-4078 to leave comments on future shows including this week's. The Avengers is trying something new plus we hit the Statue of Liberty with Troutbridge and along with Winston and Walter discover that Winston had a double in Algiers. Enjoy. And listen to an old recording.
Nov 06, 2008•2 hr 22 min
We begin this week with that chilling tale of WW Jacobs "The Monkey's Paw," written by WW Jacobs and presented by Christopher Lee as the last of his "Fireside Tales, from December 30 2004. After that we turn our thoughts to Fred who will play the final episode of "The Hound Of The Baskervilles," from June 28 1998. After that we proceed to the story none of you guessed. I go in to full detail in the program but I'll give this much away. Just go to http://www.amazon.com and look under the author P...
Nov 02, 2008•2 hr 1 min
As I get ready to publish this our first episode in glorious stereo sound let me give you a word of warning. First use both ear buds for the best sound or a stereo or car stereo. But you're gonna want both speakers especially next week. Second ... this morning I got an email from our Chair Bob Acosta over at http://www.radiooutofthepast.org. Our dear friend and co host's health is taking a sharp decline sharper then planned so he has a doctor's apointment MOnday to just see what's going on. Full...
Oct 25, 2008•2 hr 11 min
Okay so this horror thing needs a little lightening up. I mean let's face it there were Santa Ana winds a plenty this week while Brunch was being put together Dsl's were not connecting or disconnecting I tested new work software and yet and yet ... Brunch is on time. And what's on tap for Brunch 38? Well we start with "Billion Dollar Baby," a profile of Alice Cooper by a leading bBritish rock jock. After an hour with Alice we listen again to "As Time Goes By," and travel back 700 years or so to ...
Oct 19, 2008•2 hr 8 min
And here it is. Brunch 37 please enjoy. Sherlock Holmes Vs Dracula starts us off and no it's not a comedy. Next we have a vissit from the Man in Black and Fear on Four and we conclude with a bitsy of a surprise from Frederick. enjoy
Oct 13, 2008•2 hr 34 min
As most of you know from my profile I have been blind since birth. But it hasn't stopped me from leading a fully capable life full of enjoyment adventure love and hapiness. So last week when "Blindness was released in theaters I had to see if our pals at the BBC had released the book as a drama. They have and it's good. Two surprises. One it's in stereo so enjoy and if you like the sound email us at brunch@london.com Second this play contains sceens which may not be suitable for the ears of youn...
Oct 09, 2008•1 hr 32 min
What's one of Fred Bertelsen's greatest atributes? You can say fine radio host outstanding co host has an extemperaneous side is willing to help anyone with anything otr or BBC related but he's also a bit of a snoop. In a good way. This is a program called dDead Fall and was part of the CBC mystery project or as they say project take the pro part likepro sports and you get the idea. Anyway Mystery Project actually put several BBC plays among its titles and here's one of them. You might also enjo...
Oct 08, 2008•57 min
We tried something different this week. Shortening the length of the episode as in the number of megs. Do you notice a difference in sound? Is it bad? Please let us know. Now on with the show. We say goodbye to Brideshead and the Ministry of Fear. Please enjoy. Questions? Coments? brunch@london.com or look for me at the wttm forums.
Oct 06, 2008•2 hr 5 min
There comes a time when people make mistakes. Even the Great Big Bird of Sesame Street fame or didn't you have Big Bird Sings when you were a child. Such was the case with Matt Cox last week when he unwittingly sent Fred Brideshead 3 for the final editing. Because of this and to keep the story current you're getting two episodes this week plus a Graham Green thriller from Fred. More about these in a moment but first a poll question. We open by asking you how you feel about different lengths of t...
Sep 30, 2008•3 hr 4 min
And so this week we begin Brideshead Revissited. It's the story of Charles Rider and his friendship with Sebastian Flight. We look back with Charles from his time as a captain in the infantry in 1944. The story really begins in 1923 with the introduction of Charles and Sebastian. Remember this was a tv show and a recent film besides a book. As you listen pay attention to the different classes. We then spin out of this world with Fred to finish Hitchhikers and return to the little world of Don Ca...
Sep 22, 2008•2 hr 5 min
In this episode we return to Dial M For Pizza. this is pure stupid sketch comedy but as I like stupid sketch comedy and let's face it who among us doesn't love sketch comedy? Stupid sketch comedy anyone? ... Anyone ... Anyone? Okay well we move on to Slipstream part 5 entitled "Fight For The Future," and guess what gang? Slisptream is over. What serial do I debut next week? Stick arond but I won't give it away. Moving on to Fred and he gives us another episode of Hitchhikers. After that? well we...
Sep 14, 2008•2 hr 4 min
In this episde we look at Steven Blackburn another episode of Slipstream and hear Hitchhikers four. Yes Four. Part 3 is already on the podcast as we couldn't open it. Then we look at a well loved panel show slash documentary.
Sep 11, 2008•2 hr 4 min
Storms storms storms in the Gulf more on the way and for some reason Hitchhikers 3 didn't wanna play. No problem. We have to keep the story current so we are doing the next best thing. Here uncut is Hitchhikers 3 no intro except the one written by your humble host. Enjoy.
Sep 09, 2008•28 min
This week at Brunch a bit of advice ... whatever you do ... don't panic. We begin with the second episode of "The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes," with the story of the "Obese Escapologist," then we continue with part 3 of Slipstream. aAfter that we begin the Hitchhikers Guide To the Galaxy. What is the answer to life the universe and everything in it? Well gang if you've seen the film hear the radio series that literally started it all. Oh yes before the book there was a radio ser...
Aug 31, 2008•2 hr 4 min
Okay so this week is Doc Green I should have looked I should have looked but I didn't okay? I had other things to do like listen to the all about the mouse podcast for the first time but this week here's your Doc Green we finish Cadfel finish Mrs. Bradley and I like Peter Cook so much we look at how Sir Arthur builds minature Christs. All right it's British humor I've been wanting to put some comercials together to see if some of my podcast pals will pbut with brunch bein even a bit explicit wit...
Aug 30, 2008•51 min
Okay everyone guess what? Guess what? Only two more eps and we're so caught up it's not even funny. Yes caught up. For starters we're introducing you to Mrs. Lestrange Bradley psycholoist detective and all around busy body. Everyone enjoy her because the program is called "Mystery of a Butcher Shop." Anyway Fred continues Cadfel and we get a half hour with Mr. Dixon. Btw guys and galses I'm so almost done uploading with these and od it feels great to be caught up. Btw listening to All About the ...
Aug 29, 2008•2 hr 7 min
Okay gang. I have to admit I can't remember what in the name of God I played but I do know that there's Inspector West 7 and cadfel 3. I think this one has the Undiscovered casebook of Sherlock Holmes which is one of my favorite satires I've discoveed. Hope you enjoyed thesci fi from the weekend and remember Uncle fred and I are back for Brunch 31 this weekend. Oh and we find out what I'm alergic to tomorow. I'm pleased to tell you though I've been hive free for seven days. enjoy
Aug 28, 2008•2 hr 3 min
Okay gang here's Brunch 22 and boy was this fun. We returned to Jeeves or ws this the infamous Sherlock Holmes or Dial M/ I can't remember but we finished West continued Cadfel and well enjoy these two hours. We're almost caught up just as I'm almost caught up on my Disney podcasts.
Aug 28, 20080
In this episode we begin by revissiting the Inivitable Jeeves. After that Inspector West continues and Fred opens with the Castle. The Castle is a spoof of a medival sitcom after which we begin a brother Cadfel mystery. Enjoy. Five more counting this and Brunch is all caught up.
Aug 25, 2008•2 hr 3 min
In this episode we serve up more pizza and after that continue the sixth episode of West followed by a Kit Marlowe mystery and the second part of Dead Man's Ransom
Aug 24, 2008•2 hr 3 min
In this episode we debuted Whose Line is it Anyway? After which Inspector West cintinues and then Fred enteres the picture with a game show entitled "Foul Play," and we ook in again at Jean and Lionel. Enjoy
Aug 24, 2008•2 hr 9 min
Okay gang guess what? Here's an ep that didn't make it originally up to the podcast page originally. This is why I'm putting all the eps on the brunch feed. Anyway we begin with "dan Dare Meets Judge Dread," and after that we have part 3 of Inspector West. After that Fred introduces us to Don Camillo and we listen to the end of Falco. Hey only five more episode wait check that six more to upload. Enjoy. Enjoy this week. I'll have more later.
Aug 20, 2008•2 hr 5 min
Okay for those waiting for Winnie sorry man sorry I am suffering from the worst alergic reaction I've ever had and this is the day of my actual alergie tests. So if you have any advice send it to brunch@london.com. Before I go in to full detail glad you're enjoying. I'm looking at show stats which I don't check as offten as I should but you guys rock. Anyway we revissit Mark Steel and an older program called "The Mark Steel Solution." His moto? Give him thirty minutes and he'll convince you of a...
Aug 20, 2008•2 hr 5 min
Hey thunderstorms have passed over Mississippi and the show is finally here. In this episode we are introduced to ddDave Podmore a cricketeran egotistical cricketer at that. Guys? It's British humor. If it's to much let me know and fast forward. Moving on we go back to 1988 and the second episode of "Whose Line is it anyway? Your panelists John Sessions, Stephen Fry Hugh Lori as in House and N Rytel. Then it's on to Fred's half to hear "My Word," and "MY music." Lots of shameless promos for the ...
Aug 17, 2008•2 hr 9 min
First off sorry on the tardiness of episode 30. It's ready but there are mamoth thunderstorms down in Mississippi so It's not quite ready for me to download and brin up here. But once I've got it from Fred rest assured you'll have it. Meanwhile back to classic brunches and episode 16. We begin with "I'm Sorry I'll Read That aain," a program featuring the Cambridge circus. You would know them later as Monty Python's flyin circus but the main voice you'll recognize here is John Klese. Please enjoy...
Aug 16, 2008•2 hr 6 min
This week on Brunch we say goodbye to Dan Dare. After we return to Earth we look again at Jean and Lionel. Lionel's off to his lecture in Norwich and Jean decides to surprise him. Then again it's Jean who is suprised. Now in Fred's hour we begin with Falco and "The Silver Pigs." Marcus Falco is a Roman detective in the year 70 A.D. He's a publican and is sent to investiate a senator's daughter's death. After that we meet for the first time the man in black. Oh otr fans know him from Suspense. Bu...
Aug 04, 2008•2 hr 12 min
This week at Brunch a bit of everything. Mattt plays "The Belgian Nurse." This play was originally broadcast on January 13 2007 and is the story of two women volunteers with the UN and their friendship. It's deeper then that but give it a listen. After that we move to a show called "Great Lives," and a look at May West and finally Fred gives us a bit of "My Word." Don't forget that next week no Brunch as Matt's with the wife and family camping Fred will be attending the first ever radiooout of t...
Aug 04, 2008•2 hr 6 min
In this episode we begin with the second episode of Dan Dare. More adventures on Venus. After that we return to Earth to a simpler times. Bingo is in love again and this time with a Comunist. What happens when he tries to make Bertie join the cause? Enjoy. Finally Frederick returns to finish off "The Valley of Fear." I promise Marist and wWilliams will return. Enjoy
Aug 03, 2008•2 hr 10 min