60 acast.com The Other Side Of Paradise https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-other-side-of-paradise en J.P. Paradise Drama,Comedy,Dark humour J.P Paradise A collection of short stories and radio plays from the unsettled mind of J.P. Paradise.


Contains curse words and bad things happening to bad people. There are deaths in all shapes and sizes, and horrible things happening mainly for comedic effect. Add in some animal cruelty and a pinch of blasphemy and we have all bases covered.

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]]> A collection of short stories and radio plays from the unsettled mind of J.P. Paradise.


Contains curse words and bad things happening to bad people. There are deaths in all shapes and sizes, and horrible things happening mainly for comedic effect. Add in some animal cruelty and a pinch of blasphemy and we have all bases covered.

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]]> true J.P. Paradise jpparadise242@gmail.com 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 the-other-side-of-paradise episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6879823d0d2a218993f46d78/1752794366961-979de8ad-09ed-468a-8c65-50e047b58a30.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-other-side-of-paradise The Other Side Of Paradise The Quick and the Dead The Quick and the Dead Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT 9:52 6a2d5e2c685069f99f4ca21c false https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/6a2d5e2c685069f99f4ca21c 6a2d5e2c685069f99f4ca21c 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 full The Quick And The Dead


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, a holidaymaker gets an unexpected summons to the British Consulate.



The Quick And The Dead was written by J.P. Paradise.


The British Consul is played by Mike Mahoney

Arthur Hudgell is played by Pete Wallis

& Lumkin is played by Mij S-B


It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library. Additional sound effects, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> The Quick And The Dead


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, a holidaymaker gets an unexpected summons to the British Consulate.



The Quick And The Dead was written by J.P. Paradise.


The British Consul is played by Mike Mahoney

Arthur Hudgell is played by Pete Wallis

& Lumkin is played by Mij S-B


It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library. Additional sound effects, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> A Midsummer Night’s Mashup A Midsummer Night’s Mashup Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT 11:46 6a230c60ebd8b0fa733b5fd7 false https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/6a230c60ebd8b0fa733b5fd7 6a230c60ebd8b0fa733b5fd7 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 full A Midsummer Night's Mash-Up


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


This episode is inspired by and includes quotes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, and is a contemporary retelling of some elements of the play through modern media.



A Midsummer Night's Mash-Up was written by J.P. Paradise


The ‘Allo!’ website (Athenian Edition) was read by Jessica Bone

BBC Radio Ancient Athens was read by Mij Paradise

The Athens Gazette & Herald was read by Adam Sturges

The Athenian Telegraph was read by Oli Beech

& The Athenian Stage was read by Ian Diddams


It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise. All production, music, and editing by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> A Midsummer Night's Mash-Up


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


This episode is inspired by and includes quotes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, and is a contemporary retelling of some elements of the play through modern media.



A Midsummer Night's Mash-Up was written by J.P. Paradise


The ‘Allo!’ website (Athenian Edition) was read by Jessica Bone

BBC Radio Ancient Athens was read by Mij Paradise

The Athens Gazette & Herald was read by Adam Sturges

The Athenian Telegraph was read by Oli Beech

& The Athenian Stage was read by Ian Diddams


It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise. All production, music, and editing by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> The Fossa and the Dodo The Fossa and the Dodo Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT 10:16 6a2ab4e51029ec14b9c87100 false https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/6a2ab4e51029ec14b9c87100 6a2ab4e51029ec14b9c87100 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 full The Fossa & The Dodo


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode we learn how the Dodo became a flightless bird by being too up itself.



The Fossa & The Dodo, was written by J.P. Paradise.


Adam Sturges is the Narrator

The Fossa is played by Mij S-B

& the Dodo is played by Oli Beech


It was inspired by and includes a quote from ‘Fun Lovin’ Criminal’ by the Fun Lovin’ Criminals.


It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library, with additional farts, belches, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 


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]]> The Fossa & The Dodo


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode we learn how the Dodo became a flightless bird by being too up itself.



The Fossa & The Dodo, was written by J.P. Paradise.


Adam Sturges is the Narrator

The Fossa is played by Mij S-B

& the Dodo is played by Oli Beech


It was inspired by and includes a quote from ‘Fun Lovin’ Criminal’ by the Fun Lovin’ Criminals.


It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library, with additional farts, belches, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 


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]]> Garden Produce Garden Produce Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT 8:48 699c7a25dc0d51c3f1200120 false https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/699c7a25dc0d51c3f1200120 699c7a25dc0d51c3f1200120 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 full Garden Produce


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, a pensioner's evening is interrupted by an unexpected visitor.


Garden Produce was written by J.P. Paradise. 


It is performed by Wendy Withers.


It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CATS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST.

I have five rescue cats so I am rather fond of the furry little parasites. Please be assured that this is just a story!

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> Garden Produce


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, a pensioner's evening is interrupted by an unexpected visitor.


Garden Produce was written by J.P. Paradise. 


It is performed by Wendy Withers.


It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.


PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CATS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST.

I have five rescue cats so I am rather fond of the furry little parasites. Please be assured that this is just a story!

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT 9:23 699c73f6e58ea91138241da5 false https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/699c73f6e58ea91138241da5 699c73f6e58ea91138241da5 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 full Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, a world-weary priest deals with a wayward parishioner.



Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned was written by J.P. Paradise. 


It is performed by Joshua Hogan


It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 


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This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, a world-weary priest deals with a wayward parishioner.



Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned was written by J.P. Paradise. 


It is performed by Joshua Hogan


It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 


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]]> In A Perfect World In A Perfect World Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT 10:17 694c206909314afbec96115b true https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/694c206909314afbec96115b 694c206909314afbec96115b 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 full In A Perfect World


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, a community worker and a loan shark have a difference of opinion.



In A Perfect World was written by J.P. Paradise. 


It is performed by Ian Diddams


It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 


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]]> In A Perfect World


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, a community worker and a loan shark have a difference of opinion.



In A Perfect World was written by J.P. Paradise. 


It is performed by Ian Diddams


It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 


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This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> Just Desserts Just Desserts Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT 12:26 695ab1ac6446068fdcee95d8 false https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/695ab1ac6446068fdcee95d8 695ab1ac6446068fdcee95d8 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 full Just Desserts


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, intrigue and chocolate collide with rather messy results.



Just Desserts was written by J.P. Paradise. 


The narrator Miss Davies is played by Jessica Bone


‘Just Deserts’ customer service assistant is played by Matilda Snook


‘Just Desserts’ contract killer is played by Michael Snook


The DCI is played by Alex Brunsdon


It was recorded on location and at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 


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This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> Just Desserts


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, intrigue and chocolate collide with rather messy results.



Just Desserts was written by J.P. Paradise. 


The narrator Miss Davies is played by Jessica Bone


‘Just Deserts’ customer service assistant is played by Matilda Snook


‘Just Desserts’ contract killer is played by Michael Snook


The DCI is played by Alex Brunsdon


It was recorded on location and at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 


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This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> I’ve Got A Little List I’ve Got A Little List Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 5:59 6943d2f8ffa288bdbb7ea5a1 false https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/6943d2f8ffa288bdbb7ea5a1 6943d2f8ffa288bdbb7ea5a1 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 full I've Got A Little List


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


This episode was inspired by those abandoned shopping lists one finds in supermarket trolleys and baskets.



I've Got A Little List was written by J.P. Paradise


It was performed and recorded by Steve C. Walters at Elm Grove Studios, Wiltshire.


Additional sound effects mixed by J.P. Paradise. Production and editing by Alex Brunsdon LG Studios.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author. 


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]]> I've Got A Little List


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


This episode was inspired by those abandoned shopping lists one finds in supermarket trolleys and baskets.



I've Got A Little List was written by J.P. Paradise


It was performed and recorded by Steve C. Walters at Elm Grove Studios, Wiltshire.


Additional sound effects mixed by J.P. Paradise. Production and editing by Alex Brunsdon LG Studios.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author. 


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]]> 2B Or Not 2B 2B Or Not 2B Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 6:47 69419b96443ad98913a087f6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/69419b96443ad98913a087f6 69419b96443ad98913a087f6 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 full 2B Or Not 2B


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, a bored housewife seeks new thrills.



2B Or Not 2B was written by J.P. Paradise


It is performed by Wendy Withers.

The teacher is played by Jackie Brunsdon.


It was recorded and mixed at LG Studios. All production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.




This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> 2B Or Not 2B


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, a bored housewife seeks new thrills.



2B Or Not 2B was written by J.P. Paradise


It is performed by Wendy Withers.

The teacher is played by Jackie Brunsdon.


It was recorded and mixed at LG Studios. All production and editing by Alex Brunsdon.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.




This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> Lads On Tour Lads On Tour Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT 6:14 694175b880257c9e354b0227 false https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/694175b880257c9e354b0227 694175b880257c9e354b0227 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 full Lads On Tour


Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, some Irish farm boys set off on an adventure.




Lads On Tour was written by J.P. Paradise


It is performed by Joshua Hogan.


It was recorded and mixed at LG Studios. All production and editing by Alex Brunsdon, who also wrote and performed the backing music.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author. 


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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


In this episode, some Irish farm boys set off on an adventure.




Lads On Tour was written by J.P. Paradise


It is performed by Joshua Hogan.


It was recorded and mixed at LG Studios. All production and editing by Alex Brunsdon, who also wrote and performed the backing music.


The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon.


This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author. 


If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

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]]> A Christmas Carol Redux A Christmas Carol Redux Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT 28:10 69407eda58c537ceb6369b93 false https://shows.acast.com/the-other-side-of-paradise/episodes/69407eda58c537ceb6369b93 69407eda58c537ceb6369b93 6879823d0d2a218993f46d78 (With Apologies To Charles Dickens) full Hi, and welcome to this, the first episode of my new podcast of short stories and radio plays.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


This is a Christmas Special, a reworking of the Dickens favourite 'A Christmas Carol' with a new twist.


It is inspired by the BBC series 'Dickensian' and features a liberal sprinkling of Easter Eggs in the form of nods to, and quotes from the many TV series, plays, songs, films, and other sources that have been an influence throughout my life.


The script is written by myself, J.P. Paradise


Cast:

Inspector Bucket is played by Adam Sturges

Ebenezer Scrooge by Oli Beech

Superintendent Adolphus by Paul Snook.


It was recorded, edited, and mixed at Westbury Road Studios, Wiltshire


The music is ‘Christmas Morning’ by Beat Mekanik

Copyright Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik)

It can be found at freemusicarchive.org

Used under Creative Commons 4.0 International License

Details can be found at creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

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]]> Hi, and welcome to this, the first episode of my new podcast of short stories and radio plays.


*Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.*


This is a Christmas Special, a reworking of the Dickens favourite 'A Christmas Carol' with a new twist.


It is inspired by the BBC series 'Dickensian' and features a liberal sprinkling of Easter Eggs in the form of nods to, and quotes from the many TV series, plays, songs, films, and other sources that have been an influence throughout my life.


The script is written by myself, J.P. Paradise


Cast:

Inspector Bucket is played by Adam Sturges

Ebenezer Scrooge by Oli Beech

Superintendent Adolphus by Paul Snook.


It was recorded, edited, and mixed at Westbury Road Studios, Wiltshire


The music is ‘Christmas Morning’ by Beat Mekanik

Copyright Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik)

It can be found at freemusicarchive.org

Used under Creative Commons 4.0 International License

Details can be found at creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. 

If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. 

If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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