Chapter 27 – K-K-K-KISS ME AGAIN Chapter 28 – A DISH BEST SERVED COLD In which Arthur’s old rivalry with Charlie Chaplin resurfaces as he tries to smooth the tension caused by Whimsical Walker, and a request from Considine leads to a bizarre midnight expedition. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See ac...
May 21, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Chapter 25 – THE STOWAWAY Chapter 26 – A FELLOW OF INFINITE JEST In which Arthur’s new creation causes mischief upon the SS Oceanic and getting to know a new member of the Fun Factory gang leads to a brush with romance. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
May 14, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Chapter 23 – AND IS THERE HONEY STILL FOR TEA Chapter 24 – CHANCE MEETING In which Arthur’s return to Cambridge leads to a chance meeting with an old face from the stage. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 07, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Chapter 21 – THE GUV’NOR AHOY! Chapter 22 – KARNO’S KARSINO In which Arthur finds himself rubbing shoulders with Fred Karno and the old Fun Factory gang under rather grand circumstances. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See ...
Apr 30, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Chapter 19 – THE RUM ‘UNS FROM ROME Chapter 20 – HARD BOILED EGGS AND NUTS In which Arthur and Stan “embark on a new and exciting passage in their careers." At least that was the plan… Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 23, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Chapter 17 – CONTINENTAL DIVIDE Chapter 18 – HIS LUGGAGE LABELLED ‘ENGLAND’ In which Arthur and Tilly drift further apart and he and Stan find themselves on the wrong side of the Guvnor. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 16, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Ep. 26 – The Boxcar of Fun – Chapters 15 & 16 Chapter 15 – LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART Chapter 16 – THE SIGH OF A DOVE In which Arthur unleashes his plan to get back at Charlie Chaplin. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Apr 09, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Chapter 13 – A LITTLE OF IDEA OF MY OWN Chapter 14 – HOG WILD In which Arthur gets to the bottom of Frank And Tilly’s recent strange behaviour. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 02, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Ep. 24 – The Boxcar of Fun – Chapters 11 & 12 Chapter 11 – ‘E TAKES A MEAN ADVANTAGE Chapter 12 – SHADOWS ON THE BLIND In which Arthur is excluded from the company’s new production. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Mar 26, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Chapter 9 – CLAMBER CLOSER CLARA Chapter 10 – OUT WHERE THE BLUE BEGINS In which Arthur has a late night meeting with an unexpected visitor. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 19, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Chapter 7 – A NIGHT IN THE SHOW Chapter 8 – AND THE NEW YEAR IN In which Arthur rubs shoulders with moving picture royalty and has a timely reunion on New Year’s Eve. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 12, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Chapter 5 – THE GENTLEMAN’S GENTLEMEN Chapter 6 – MUMMINGBIRDS In which Arthur and the gang resurrect an old favourite to try and save their American run, while Tilly disappears with another. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 05, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Chapter 3 - THE WOW WOWS Chapter 4 - BLITHERING, BLATHERING ENGLISHMEN In which Arthur and the rest of the Wow-Wows face a somewhat indifferent American audience. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 27, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 20
EXPLANATORY NOTE Chapter 1 - OFF TO AMERICA Chapter 2 - CITY LIGHTS In which Arthur begins a new adventure and reflects on recent events, as the gang arrive in America. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 20, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Chris England talks to author Clive Nicholson about his book Flying Over An Olive Grove which centres on footballer and some time star of Karno’s Football Match sketch, Fred Spiksley. Chris and Clive have a fascinating chat about Fred’s football and coaching career, his time during WWI and of course his stage appearances as part of the Karno troupe. Clive’s book is available here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flying-Over-Olive-Grove-Remarkable-ebook/dp/B071G4K814 Hosted by Chris England Produ...
Feb 17, 2020•36 min
Chapter 34 – THE WOW WOWS Chapter 35 – SHIP AHOY Chapter 36 – ALWAYS LEAVE THEM LAUGHING In which Arthur’s neatly executed plot against Charlie doesn’t quite go the way he planned. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Feb 13, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Chapter 32 – THE GREAT DETECTIVE Chapter 33 – TIED UP IN NOTTS In which Arthur‘s search for the owner of the knife ends in an ultimatum. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 06, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Chapter 30 – JIMMY THE FEARLESS Chapter 31 – I’LL GET MY OWN BACK In which Arthur’s unorthodox methods of dealing with a troublesome audience member land him in a spot of bother with the guvnor. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 30, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Chapter 28 – THE SOCIALIST Chapter 29 – LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART In which Arthur returns to London for the wedding and sees Tilly on the arm of another. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 23, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Chapter 26 – DON’T DO IT AGAIN, MATILDA Chapter 27 – BREAK A LEG In which Arthur confronts Karno and receives a show-stopping injury Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn. The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 16, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Chapter 24 – A WOMAN OF PARIS Chapter 25 – THE TOSS OF A COIN In which Arthur and Charlie’s rivalry becomes more than just a war of words and Karno makes Arthur an indecent proposal. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn. The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 09, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Chapter 22 – OUI! TRAY BONG! Chapter 23 – LA VALSE RENVERSANTE In which Arthur and Charlie have their eyes opened by the Paris nightlife and see a familiar face. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 02, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Chapter 20 – THE FOOTBALL MATCH Chapter 21 – HE OF THE FUNNY WAYS In which Arthur tackles one of his more difficult co-stars and Karno strikes a deal. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 26, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Chapter 18 - A VISIT FROM THE GUV’NOR Chapter 19 - BESIDE THE SEA In which Arthur visits Tilly’s family after he is given an exciting to lead as to her whereabouts. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 19, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Chapter 16 – THE KARNO OF THE NORTH Chapter 17 – TILLY’S PUNCTURED ROMANCE In which Arthur meets a future global superstar and faces the biggest dilemma of his life. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 12, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Chapter 14 - MUMMINGBIRDS Chapter 15 – UNDER THE HONEYMOON TREE In which Arthur receives an inviting offer from a rival of Karno. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 05, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Chapter 12 – IT’S A MARVEL ‘OW ‘E DOOS IT BUT ‘E DO Chapter 13 – THE NEW WOMAN’S CLUB In which Arthur takes a stroll and tea with his wife… Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 28, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Chapter 11 – JAILBIRDS In which Arthur finds himself behind bars, both on and off stage. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 21, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this bonus episode, writer and narrator, Chris England talks to Sunday Brunch and Dear Lovejoy host, Tim Lovejoy. They discuss the books, podcasts and Chris' writing habits. This interview was originally part of the Dear Lovejoy podcast and has been reproduced with kind permission. The full episode and others can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dear-lovejoy/id1196671475 The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free t...
Nov 18, 2019•48 min
Chapter 9 - WONTDETAINIA Chapter 10 – HIS BIG BREAK In which Arthur finally sets sail on the Wontdetainia and the audience gets a little more than they bargained for. Written and read by Chris England Produced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86 Please feel free to contact us here - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 14, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5
