Episodes

  • The Fun Factory - coming soon...
    Oct 22 2019

    Chris England introduces the upcoming serial podcast, The Fun Factory.

    The Fun Factory is a historical comedy about the history of comedy in which our hero Arthur Dandoe enters the world of music hall and The Fred Karno Company. 


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    3 mins
  • Ep. 1 - Chapters 1 & 2
    Nov 1 2019

    EXPLANATORY NOTE 

    Chapter 1 – COLLEGE LIFE 

    Chapter 2 - THE SMOKING CONCERT

     

    In which Arthur, a college porter, has a late night encounter which leads to him setting foot on stage for the first time.


    Written and read by Chris England

    Produced by Mark Augustyn 


    The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: 

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    Please feel free to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com


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    36 mins
  • Ep. 2 - Chapters 3 & 4
    Nov 1 2019


    Chapter 3 - OH MR PORTER

    Chapter 4 - THE VARSITY B.C.


    In which Arthur joins the Cambridge Footlights and gets eaten by a dinosaur. 


    Written and read by Chris England

    Produced by Mark Augustyn 


    The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: 

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    Please feel free to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com


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    28 mins
  • Ep. 3 - Chapters 5 & 6
    Nov 1 2019

    Chapter 5 - THE HOUSE THAT FRED BUILT 

    Chapter 6 – A NIGHT IN AN ENGLISH MUSIC HALL


    In which Arthur arrives at The Fun Factory and sets foot on the very bottom rung of the show business ladder. 


    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 thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com


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    37 mins
  • Ep. 4 - Chapters 7 & 8
    Nov 7 2019

    Chapter 7 – THE MAYOR OF MUDCUMDYKE

    Chapter 8 – FRED KARNO’S ARMY 


    In which Arthur meets both a music hall great and quite possibly the love 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 - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com


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    16 mins
  • Ep. 5 - Chapters 9 & 10
    Nov 14 2019

    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 - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com


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    36 mins
  • Bonus episode - Chris England talks to Tim Lovejoy.
    Nov 18 2019

    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 to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com


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    48 mins
  • Ep. 6 - Chapter 11
    Nov 21 2019

    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 - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com


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    30 mins