Robinson Crusoe
Dramatization of Daniel Defoe's castaway classic stars Roy Marsden
Episode 1
1/2 Ignoring his family's advice, the castaway ends up shipwrecked and arrives on an island.
Episode 2
2/2 Solitude on the desert island gives way to cannibals, mutineers, and a man called Friday.
Robinson Crusoe and his Farther Adventures
Episode 1
1/2 Back home in England, the castaway heads northwards in search of more adventure.
Episode 2
2/2 The castaway searches for more adventure in the far north wastes of Siberia.
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Me too, Thanks!!!! --------------------------- R
I have never heard this - come to think of it I've never even seen a copy of the original sequel! - so big thanks from me too.
Here are epub and Kindle versions of the Farther Adventures, courtesy of Gutenberg
Farther.mobi
Farther.epub
A bit more info:
Original Story
May, 1998
(I'm sure we all know the story here)
Roy Marsden, Tom Bevan and Lloyd Notice.
Director Marion Nancarrow
Further Adventures:
October 19 and 26, 2008
Tim McInnerny stars as Robinson Crusoe in a vivid and surprising new, two-part adaptation for BBC Radio 4's classic serial of Daniel Defoe's famous story – and its lesser-known sequel.
The bearded man who discovers a footprint in the sand and encounters cannibals is a well-known character, but what about his adventures in the frozen North fighting off the Tartars? Daniel Defoe's novel is one of the great enduring adventure stories, but few people know anything about its less famous sequel. The narrative encompasses conflict, danger, and the joys of both isolation and companionship. It's the story of one man's journey through the world and his search to discover his own happiness.
The new dramatisation, which deftly captures both the humour and bravado of the originals, weaves both books together. The story begins in Siberia, with Crusoe travelling home after a second lengthy absence. Crusoe and his companions are barricaded in the Siberian woods and under attack from the Tartars, who are closing in as the night progresses. To allay his companions' fears as they huddle round their crackling campfire, Crusoe recounts stories of his many adventures, and of life on his beloved island.
Defoe deals with the place of religion in society, the nature of empire and war and the problems of loneliness and loss – but above all he tells a fascinating adventure story set in the pioneering 17th century. Sony Award-winning dramatist Andy Barrett turns it into a feast for radio – a fast-moving entertainment with surprises at every turn.
1/2. Robinson Crusoe in Siberia, travelling home after a second lengthy absence. Crusoe and his companions are barricaded in the Siberian woods, and under attack from the Tartars, who are closing in as the night progresses. To allay his companions' fears as they huddle round their crackling campfire, Crusoe recounts stories of his many adventures, and life on his beloved island.
Robinson Crusoe .............................. Tim McInnerny
Merchant ................................... Jonathan Tafler
Prince ........................................ Adrian Grove
Barnes ................................... Stephen Critchlow
Father ........................................ David Timson
Mary ........................................ Alison Pettitt
Friday/Wells ................................... Ben Onwukwe
Producer/director Peter Leslie Wild
2/2. Crusoe has found his way to the North, but the ruby is having a profound effect on him. Do his nightmares about the island have any foundation?
Robinson Crusoe .............................. Tim McInnerny
Merchant ................................... Jonathan Tafler
Prince ........................................ Adrian Grove
Captain .................................. Stephen Critchlow
Friday ......................................... Ben Onwukwe
Atkins .......................................... Mark Carey
Spaniard ...................................... David Timson
Kirk ............................................ Sam Graham
Producer/director Peter Leslie Wild
William Gallagher, RT reviewer:
Even in 1719, publishers and writers knew all about cashing in on a hit: Daniel Defoe quickly gave his Robinson Crusoe a sequel. Yet where the original has been reread, retold and ripped off endlessly, the sequel hasn't and this is a rare radio production of both. Tim McInnerny stars as Crusoe and we join him in a spot of bother in Siberia. But as the dangerous night draws in and someone must keep everyone's spirits up, Crusoe recounts his adventures to his companions. So, replace desert island with Siberia, replace the isolation with group hugs: things do appear to be very different for our man Crusoe. But the eejit is missing his island. Andy Barrett melds the two books together to bring the familiar slap up against the unfamiliar, and to breathe new life into an old tale.
Thanks for the extra info, always glad for this. By the way, these are really entertaining to listen to.