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This website is devoted to reviews of the best radio drama productions, including book-readings and short stories. They include classics, new books and plays, and contemporary works from Great Britain and the United States.
 
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Queens of the Coal Age by Maxine Peake, Afternoon Drama on BBC Radio 4

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Olivier by Philip Ziegler, abridged by Eileen Horne, Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4

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The Road to the National theatre, documentary series on BBC Radio 4

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Pravda by Howard Brenton and David Hare, adapted by Richard Wortley on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The Outsider by Albert Camus, adapted by John Retallack from a translation by Sandra Smith, Drama on 3 on BBC Radio 3

Twelve by Mike Murphy on The Drama Pod.Com

Falling by Chet Siegel from The Truth

The Father by August Strindberg in a new version by Laurie Slade, Drama on 3 on BBC Radio 3

The Tree by Eric Yaffey on Encore Audio

The Broken Word by Adam Fould, Friday Drama on BBC Radio 4

Rumours by Colin Shindler, Saturday Drama on BBC Radio 4

Star Trek Outpost by Daniel McIntosh and Tony Raymond from Giant Gnome Productions

Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome, dramatized by Chris Harrald, Classic Serial on BBC Radio 4

   

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Readers' Reviews
 
Many thanks for your site which I have enjoyed reading for some time but have only now thought of thanking you! Apologies. l especially like the way in which you give an overview of the production and focus on a few key aspects to comment upon.
Coverage of audio drama is pitiful in Radio Times and so independent reviews are most helpful to me...and others (Geoff Dodd).

I just wanted to thank you for putting together a Website that gives attention to the modern audio drama movement. It can be really hard, sometimes, to work for weeks or months on a project, only to see that, not only hasn't anyone heard it, NO ONE even seems to know your art form exists at all! Sites like radiodramareviews.com help sheds light on a storytelling medium that badly needs some.
Thanks again for providing such a great service to the community, and for all the people in general who are just looking for good stories to experience." (David Collins-Rivera)

"A big thank you for a remarkably sensitive and perceptive review. Your site is so worthwhile because radio drama's worthwhile" *Jack Klaff, actor and dramatist.

"Thanks for the review, Laurence. It?s very good to know that someone takes Radio Drama seriously, and your commitment to documenting contemporary plays is much appreciated." Matthew Broughton, author of White Noise (Radio 4, 2012), and adapter of Gulliver's Travels (also Radio 4).

"I did want to let you know that based on your reviews of non-BBC audio/radio drama available online, I have been listening to groups like 19 Nocturne Avenue etc. You're really creating a great resource and I'm sure many people the world over are grateful." (Leslie McMurtry)
 
"The theme of this review posting is that something is crackling about radio drama at the moment and more and more people are recognising it. And if other national newspapers don?t get it, there are plenty of enlightened thinkers, listeners and writers out there who do and they will do independent reviewing. Laurence Raw is one such diamond and platinum egg ....  Laurence?s criticism is very well written. If he can sustain his current level of output, radio dramatists, actors, directors, producers and sound designers are going to find a morale-boosting and culturally appreciative reference point for all their work." (Tim Crook, Libertarianspirit Blog)
 
"Laurence Raw is doing great work to promote radio drama with his thoughtful and prolific reviews" (Fred Greenhalgh, Radio Drama Revival (www.radiodramarevival.com)).
 
"Do take a look at Laurence Raw's website. Someone with a genuine passion for radio drama" (Julie Mayhew, dramatist & author of Shoebox Full of Snow)
 
"Just wanted to let you know how much I?ve enjoyed reading your site recently. It?s great to see someone interested enough in that wonderful medium of radio drama to write so many reviews" (Oliver Wake)

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