My slightly random journey through the joys of classic and vintage radio drama and comedy has arrived at the various incarnations of Francis Durbridge's Paul Temple.
In the vernacular they are jolly good ripping yarns but the comedy element of these dramas is a fascinating glimpse to the times they were written.
It boils down two primary themes:
1) It is funny because She (usually Steve) is A WOMAN.
2) It is funny because they (any bit part character) are LOWER CLASS.
Ordinary Wax.
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