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Old Radio Shows

Welcome to Audio Shows Step back in time with our podcast for fans of Old British and American radio shows. Audio Shows brings you comedy classics like 'The Goon Show' and gripping dramas such as 'The Shadow'. Each week, we highlight the best of vintage radio, featuring special episodes with expert interviews and behind-the-scenes stories. Join our community of enthusiasts and follow us on Twitter @AudioShows, and Facebook.
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ROUND THE HORNE - From Russia With Love - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Round the Horne" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Kenneth Horne and his lovable but hapless cast of characters. Welcome to "Round the Horne," a classic BBC radio comedy that brings humor and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1965 to 1968, was written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman. The show follows the misadventures of a group...

Nov 29, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 9

ROUND THE HORNE - Edward Braden is Missing - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Round the Horne" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Kenneth Horne and his lovable but hapless cast of characters. Welcome to "Round the Horne," a classic BBC radio comedy that brings humor and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1965 to 1968, was written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman. The show follows the misadventures of a group...

Nov 25, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 8

THE GOON SHOW - The Goon Show - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Goon Show" offers a unique blend of surreal humor and cultural satire. Join us as we delve into the world of Neddie Seagoon and his eccentric companions, and experience the comedic genius that has inspired countless performers and entertained audiences for decades. Welcome to "The Goon Show," a legendary British radio comedy program that has captivated audiences with its surreal humor and innovative sound effects. Originally broadcast by ...

Nov 22, 202428 minSeason 2Ep. 7

HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR - The Boxing Champion - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Hancock's Half Hour" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Anthony Hancock and his lovable but hapless adventures. Welcome to "Hancock's Half Hour," a classic radio comedy that brings humor and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1954 to 1961, was written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The show follows the misadventures of Anthony Al...

Nov 18, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 6

NAVY LARK - The Fairground Lights - UK COMEDY

Welcome to "The Navy Lark," a classic Radio Comedy that has been entertaining audiences since 1959. This beloved sitcom follows the misadventures of the crew of HMS Troutbridge, a fictional Royal Navy frigate based in Portsmouth. The show is known for its witty humor, engaging characters, and hilarious situations, making it a must-listen for both avid fans and newcomers alike. The Story Behind The Navy Lark "The Navy Lark" was created by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans, and it originally aired on ...

Nov 15, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 5

NAVY LARK - Working Their Passage - UK COMEDY

Welcome to "The Navy Lark," a classic Radio Comedy that has been entertaining audiences since 1959. This beloved sitcom follows the misadventures of the crew of HMS Troutbridge, a fictional Royal Navy frigate based in Portsmouth. The show is known for its witty humor, engaging characters, and hilarious situations, making it a must-listen for both avid fans and newcomers alike. The Story Behind The Navy Lark "The Navy Lark" was created by Lawrie Wyman and George Evans, and it originally aired on ...

Nov 11, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 4

BEYOND OUR KEN - I'm Not At All in Love - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Beyond Our Ken" offers a delightful blend of humour, music, and cultural commentary. Join us as we explore the world of Kenneth Horne and his lovable but hapless companions. Welcome to "Beyond Our Ken," a classic radio comedy series that delighted audiences from 1958 to 1964. This iconic program starred Kenneth Horne, with Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, and Bill Pertwee, and was known for its innovative format and hilarious sk...

Nov 08, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 3

DAD'S ARMY - The Armoured Might of Lance Co - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Dad's Army" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard and their lovable but hapless adventures. Welcome to "Dad's Army," a classic British radio sitcom that brings humor and nostalgia to the Home Guard era during the Second World War. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1974 to 1976, was written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, ...

Nov 04, 202427 minSeason 2Ep. 2

TAKE IT FROM HERE - Balling the Jack - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Take It From Here" offers a delightful blend of humor, satire, and cultural commentary. Join us as we revisit the world of "The Glums" and other beloved characters, and experience the comedic genius that has entertained generations. Welcome to "Take It From Here," a pioneering British radio comedy series that delighted audiences from 1948 to 1960. Broadcast by the BBC, this iconic program was crafted by the comedic talents of Frank Muir and D...

Nov 01, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 1

HALLOWEEN DRACULA SPECTACLAR 4 OF 4

Welcome to "Dracula," a classic radio drama adaptation of Bram Stoker's iconic novel. Originally broadcast by CBS Radio in 1938 as part of "The Mercury Theatre on the Air" series, this groundbreaking episode was directed and narrated by Orson Welles. The show follows the haunting tale of Count Dracula and his supernatural powers, bringing the classic horror story to life through the power of radio. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Dracula" offers a chilling and captivating l...

Oct 31, 202429 min

HALLOWEEN DRACULA SPECTACLAR 3 OF 4

Welcome to "Dracula," a classic radio drama adaptation of Bram Stoker's iconic novel. Originally broadcast by CBS Radio in 1938 as part of "The Mercury Theatre on the Air" series, this groundbreaking episode was directed and narrated by Orson Welles. The show follows the haunting tale of Count Dracula and his supernatural powers, bringing the classic horror story to life through the power of radio. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Dracula" offers a chilling and captivating l...

Oct 30, 202423 min

HALLOWEEN DRACULA SPECTACLAR 2 OF 4

Welcome to "Dracula," a classic radio drama adaptation of Bram Stoker's iconic novel. Originally broadcast by CBS Radio in 1938 as part of "The Mercury Theatre on the Air" series, this groundbreaking episode was directed and narrated by Orson Welles. The show follows the haunting tale of Count Dracula and his supernatural powers, bringing the classic horror story to life through the power of radio. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Dracula" offers a chilling and captivating l...

Oct 29, 202429 min

HALLOWEEN DRACULA SPECTACLAR 1 OF 4

Welcome to "Dracula," a classic radio drama adaptation of Bram Stoker's iconic novel. Originally broadcast by CBS Radio in 1938 as part of "The Mercury Theatre on the Air" series, this groundbreaking episode was directed and narrated by Orson Welles. The show follows the haunting tale of Count Dracula and his supernatural powers, bringing the classic horror story to life through the power of radio. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Dracula" offers a chilling and captivating l...

Oct 28, 202424 min

HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR - The Idol - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Hancock's Half Hour" offers a delightful blend of humour, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Anthony Hancock and his lovable but hapless adventures. Welcome to "Hancock's Half Hour," a classic radio comedy that brings humour and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1954 to 1961, was written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The show follows the misadventures of Anthony ...

Oct 24, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 20

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO - Knights In Shining Armor - USA COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Abbott and Costello Show" offers a delightful blend of humor, music, and cultural commentary. Join us as we revisit the world of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and experience the comedic brilliance that has entertained generations. Welcome to "The Abbott and Costello Show," a legendary American radio comedy series that delighted audiences from 1940 to 1949. Broadcast initially on NBC and later on ABC, this iconic program showcased the comedi...

Oct 21, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 21

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO - Marlene Dietrich Bank Robbery - USA COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Abbott and Costello Show" offers a delightful blend of humor, music, and cultural commentary. Join us as we revisit the world of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and experience the comedic brilliance that has entertained generations. Welcome to "The Abbott and Costello Show," a legendary American radio comedy series that delighted audiences from 1940 to 1949. Broadcast initially on NBC and later on ABC, this iconic program showcased the comedi...

Oct 20, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 19

THE MEN FROM THE MINISTRY - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Men from the Ministry" offers a delightful blend of humour, satire, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Sir Gregory Pitkin and Richard Lamb, and experience the comedic genius that has entertained audiences for decades. Welcome to "The Men from the Ministry," a classic British radio comedy series that follows the misadventures of two bumbling civil servants, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Richard Murdoch, as they navigate th...

Oct 17, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 18

CLITHEROE KID - A Funny Thing Happened at the Fair - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Clitheroe Kid" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Jimmy Clitheroe and his lovable but hapless adventures. Welcome to "The Clitheroe Kid," a classic BBC Radio comedy show featuring diminutive Northern comic Jimmy Clitheroe in the role of a cheeky schoolboy. The show follows the misadventures of Jimmy and his family at Lilac Avenue in an unnamed town in the North of En...

Oct 13, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 17

BEYOND OUR KEN - Cockeyed Optimist - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Beyond Our Ken" offers a delightful blend of humour, music, and cultural commentary. Join us as we explore the world of Kenneth Horne and his lovable but hapless companions. Welcome to "Beyond Our Ken," a classic radio comedy series that delighted audiences from 1958 to 1964. This iconic program starred Kenneth Horne, with Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, and Bill Pertwee, and was known for its innovative format and hilarious sk...

Oct 10, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 16

DAD'S ARMY - All's Safely Gathered In - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Dad's Army" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard and their lovable but hapless adventures. Welcome to "Dad's Army," a classic British radio sitcom that brings humor and nostalgia to the Home Guard era during the Second World War. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1974 to 1976, was written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles, ...

Oct 06, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 15

ROUND THE HORNE - The Early Films - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Round the Horne" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Kenneth Horne and his lovable but hapless cast of characters. Welcome to "Round the Horne," a classic BBC radio comedy that brings humor and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1965 to 1968, was written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman. The show follows the misadventures of a group...

Oct 04, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 14

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO - Who's On First & Lion Hunting - USA COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Abbott and Costello Show" offers a delightful blend of humor, music, and cultural commentary. Join us as we revisit the world of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and experience the comedic brilliance that has entertained generations. Welcome to "The Abbott and Costello Show," a legendary American radio comedy series that delighted audiences from 1940 to 1949. Broadcast initially on NBC and later on ABC, this iconic program showcased the comedi...

Sep 30, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 13

TAKE IT FROM HERE - Tiptoe Through The Tulips - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Take It From Here" offers a delightful blend of humor, satire, and cultural commentary. Join us as we revisit the world of "The Glums" and other beloved characters, and experience the comedic genius that has entertained generations. Welcome to "Take It From Here," a pioneering British radio comedy series that delighted audiences from 1948 to 1960. Broadcast by the BBC, this iconic program was crafted by the comedic talents of Frank Muir and D...

Sep 27, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 12

MEN FROM THE MINISTRY - THE MEN - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Men from the Ministry" offers a delightful blend of humor, satire, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Sir Gregory Pitkin and Richard Lamb, and experience the comedic genius that has entertained audiences for decades. Welcome to "The Men from the Ministry," a classic British radio comedy series that follows the misadventures of two bumbling civil servants, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Richard Murdoch, as they navigate the...

Sep 23, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 10

NAVY LARK - Operation Fag End - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Navy Lark" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and naval antics. Join us as we explore the world of HMS Troutbridge and its lovable but hapless crew. Welcome to "The Navy Lark," a classic Radio Comedy that has been entertaining audiences since 1959. This beloved sitcom follows the misadventures of the crew of HMS Troutbridge, a fictional Royal Navy frigate based in Portsmouth. The show is known for its witty humor, engaging c...

Sep 20, 202430 min

THE GOON SHOW - The Junk Affair

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Goon Show" offers a unique blend of surreal humor and cultural satire. Join us as we delve into the world of Neddie Seagoon and his eccentric companions, and experience the comedic genius that has inspired countless performers and entertained audiences for decades. Welcome to "The Goon Show," a legendary British radio comedy program that has captivated audiences with its surreal humor and innovative sound effects. Originally broadcast by ...

Sep 16, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 9

THE GOON SHOW - The Mummified Prie - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Goon Show" offers a unique blend of surreal humor and cultural satire. Join us as we delve into the world of Neddie Seagoon and his eccentric companions, and experience the comedic genius that has inspired countless performers and entertained audiences for decades. Welcome to "The Goon Show," a legendary British radio comedy program that has captivated audiences with its surreal humor and innovative sound effects. Originally broadcast by ...

Sep 13, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 8

CLITHEROE KID - A Far, Far Better School I Go To - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "The Clitheroe Kid" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Jimmy Clitheroe and his lovable but hapless adventures. Welcome to "The Clitheroe Kid," a classic BBC Radio comedy show featuring diminutive Northern comic Jimmy Clitheroe in the role of a cheeky schoolboy. The show follows the misadventures of Jimmy and his family at Lilac Avenue in an unnamed town in the North of En...

Sep 08, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 7

HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR - The First Night Party - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Hancock's Half Hour" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Anthony Hancock and his lovable but hapless adventures. Welcome to "Hancock's Half Hour," a classic radio comedy that brings humor and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1954 to 1961, was written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. The show follows the misadventures of Anthony Al...

Sep 06, 202431 minSeason 1Ep. 6

ROUND THE HORNE - The Archaeologist - UK COMEDY

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, "Round the Horne" offers a delightful blend of humor, camaraderie, and historical insight. Join us as we explore the world of Kenneth Horne and his lovable but hapless cast of characters. Welcome to "Round the Horne," a classic BBC radio comedy that brings humor and nostalgia to the airwaves. This beloved series, which originally aired from 1965 to 1968, was written by Barry Took and Marty Feldman. The show follows the misadventures of a group...

Sep 01, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 5
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