The Kraken Wakes

[Hopkirk]

Just to give a heads up.

There is an excellent updated version of John Wyndham's classic on Radio 4. It has been brought to modern times by Val McDermid, and was recorded with a live audience and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

Episode 1 is on iPlayer, titled Dangerous Visions and was broadcast on Saturday 14th at 3pm.

Enjoy.

Hopkirk x

[Old_Geezer]

And I thought this was going to be another thread about Russia/Putin !

[EDDIE51]

I have read all John Wyndham's books . The books are far better than any film,screen play or radio adaptation. Just get hold of copies and read them.

[hellywelly4]

Oh dear, I've missed it. I love John Wyndham. Mikey4444 did too. I haven't liked the radio adaptations recently though, so wonder if I'm better to remember the stories from the books which are wonderful. Agree with you totally Eddie.

[Hopkirk]

Helly, just listen on iPlayer radio. It's a really good version.

[Calibax]

Helly, I think this is the same version that was broadcast a couple of years ago ans you listened to it at the time.
https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Media-and-TV/Radio/Question1493929.html

[Hopkirk]

Gosh yes, Calibax, you're right. I thought it was new.

[hellywelly4]

Thank you Calibax. I apparently was disappointed with it, so won't try again. I think when we read books we visualise them and are often unhappy with anything that affects those memories.

[Calibax]

That's true Helly but I think this version was quite good, unlike the BBC's recent adaptation of The Midwich Cuckoos which I didn't like much. Attempts to modernise the plot and the language took away from Wyndham's marvellous prose.

[hellywelly4]

I agree Calibax.