The Springheel Saga: Recent Episodes
Wireless Theatre Ltd
Multi-award winning full-cast fantasy audio drama series. Starring Julian Glover, Nicholas Parsons, Katy Manning, Matthew Kelley and David Benson. Visit wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk for more great audio drama and to listen to all three seasons, (now included in the Wireless Theatre Audio Drama podcast feed)
With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Jonah Smith must fight to fulfil his destiny and finally discover the secret of Springheel’d Jack. But as his ruthless adversaries close in, who shall become… the Lords of the World?
Written by: Gareth Parker & Robert Valentine.
Starring: Christopher Finney, Andrew Shepherd, Jonathan Hansler, Ben Whitehead, Tom Slatter, Matthew Woodcock, Silas Hawkins, with Jenny Runacre, David Benson,Jeremy Stockwell, Nicholas Parsons, Matthew Kelly, Shane Rimmer and Katy Manning.
Additional Series Vocals: Grace Bishop, Jonathan Broke, Marie FortuneandSteve Spence.
Title & Incidental Music:Francesco Quadraruopolo.
Editing and Sound Design: Matt Thompson and Jack Bowman.
Producers: Jack Bowman, Mariele Runacre Temple & Robert Valentine.
Director:Robert Valentine.
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Pursued by agents of the Kaiser, Jonah Smith must join forces with an old enemy in his search for Springheel’d Jack. But will they survive… the Tunnels of Death?!
The Secret of Springheel’d Jack – The Tunnels of Death
Written by: Gareth Parker & Robert Valentine
Starring: Christopher Finney, Andrew Shepherd, Ben Whitehead, David Forest, Jonathan Hansler, Paul Anthoney, Clive Greenwood, Maggie Robson, Silas Hawkins, with Louis Tamone, Jenny Runacre, David Benson and Matthew Kelly.
Title & Incidental Music: Francesco Quadraroupolo.
Editing and Sound Design: Joe Richardson
Additional Sound Design: Jack Bowman
Producers: Gareth Parker, Mariele Runacre Temple & Robert Valentine.
Director: Robert Valentine.
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UNITED KINGDOM, 1877. When Aldershot Barracks is attacked by the flame-wreathed ‘Night Terror’, Jonah Smith is called out of retirement by Her Majesty’s Government and sent on one final, deadly mission – to capture Springheel’d Jack!
The Secret of Springheel’d Jack – The Peril of the Empires
Written by: Gareth Parker & Robert Valentine
Starring: Christopher Finney, Jonathan Hansler, Paul Anthoney, Anthony Sergeant, Maggie Robson, Silas Hawkins, Ben Whitehead, Tom Slatter, Matthew Woodcock, Tony Parkin, with Louis Tamone, Jenny Runacre, David BensonandMatthew Kelly.
Title & Incidental Music:Francesco Quadraroupolo.
Editing and Sound Design: Joe Richardson
Producers: Gareth Parker, Mariele Runacre Temple & Robert Valentine.
Director:Robert Valentine.
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Episode 3 The Engine of Doom!
With Jonah Smith dead and the murder of Maria Davis still a mystery, there is little hope that the forces of good will triumph as a runaway train speeds towards it’s explosive destination.
All aboard – The Engine of Doom!
RADIO DRAMA SERIES, THE LEGEND OF SPRINGHEEL’D JACK Did you know, Series One of Springheel’d Jack won the Silver Mark Time Ogle Award in 2012 and the Gold in 2013?
Starring: Neil McCormack, John Holden White, Andrew Shepherd, Josephine Timmins, Ashley McGuire, Silas Hawkins, Philip Lawrence, Stephen Hill, Mike Garnell, Matthew Woodcock, Neil Frost, Jane Deane, James Duckworth, with Jeremy Stockwell and Nicholas Parsons.
Written By: Gareth Parker & Robert Valentine, Directed By: Robert Valentine, Title Music: Francesco Quadraruopolo, Incidental Music: Cameron K. McEwan, Editing and Sound Design: Benjamin Osborn, Producers: Gareth Parker, Mariele Runacre Temple & Robert Valentine. Running Time: 37 Minutes
“I have never heard a finer studio production… ” Lodestone Media**
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Episode Two: The Carnival of Horrors.
Hunted by the police and stalked by a sinister new enemy, Jonah Smith risks all to clear his name by going behind the scenes at Bartholomew Fair… in search of Springheel Jack!
MULTI AWARD WINNING FANTASY RADIO DRAMA SERIES Starring (Episode 2): Christopher Finney, John Holden White, Neil McCormack, Philip Lawrence, Andrew Shepherd, Josephine Timmins, Ashley McGuire, Silas Hawkins, Stephen Brian Hill, Mike Garnell, Tom Adams, Jane Deane, James Duckworth, with Jeremy Stockwell and Nicholas Parsons.
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Title Music: Francesco Quadraruopolo, Incidental Music: Cameron K. McEwan, Editing and Sound Design: Benjamin Osborn, Producers: Gareth Parker, Mariele Runacre Temple & Robert Valentine.
Written By: Gareth Parker & Robert Valentine
Directed By: Robert Valentine
Contains strong language.
“Atmospheric, exhilarating, beguiling… expertly weaved… the storytelling is excellent. 10/10.” Blogtor Who**
Folly Ditch, 1845. When a fire-breathing maniac kills 13-year-old Maria Davis, Springheel Jack is blamed. Detective Inspector Jonah Smith is hot on the trail but soon finds himself accused of an equally terrible crime…
Written by: Gareth Parker & Robert Valentine
Starring (Episode 1): Christopher Finney, John Holden White, Jessica Dennis, Neil McCormack, Philip Lawrence, Andrew Shepherd, Josephine Timmins, Ashley McGuire, Carina Reeves, Silas Hawkins, Neil Frost, Matthew Woodcock, Jane Deane, James Duckworth, with Jeremy Stockwell, David Benson and Nicholas Parsons.
Directed by: Robert Valentine
Title Music: Francesco Quadraruopolo
Incidental Music: Cameron K. McEwan
Editing and Sound Design: Benjamin Osborn.
Producers: Gareth Parker, Mariele Runacre Temple & Robert Valentine
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As the forces of darkness threaten to frame an innocent man for the monstrous attacks, Smith and Charlotte must escape the villainous Lord Wayland and solve the mystery of Springheel Jack – or die in the attempt!
AWARD WINNING AUDIO FANTASY SERIES Starring : Christopher Finney, Matthew Jure, Jessica Dennis, Lizzie Goodall, Jack Bowman, Ben Whitehead, Ceri Gifford, Colin Holt, Jamie Cartwright, Debbie Leigh-Simmons, Jonathan Hansler, Mariele Runacre Temple, Trevor Cuthbertson, Andrew Macbean, Charlie Adams
Directed By: Robert Valentine, Edited By: Andrew Swann, Original artwork By: Jamie Egerton
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Smith’s desperate race to capture the mysterious Springheel’d Jack before he strikes again sends him on a dangerous hunt through London’s darkest shadows … and into the crypt of evil!
MULTI AWARD WINNING AUDIO FANTASY SERIES “World-class audio drama…” Global City Radio
Starring: Christopher Finney, Matt Jure, Jessica Dennis, Jack Bowman, Ben Whitehead, Ceri Gifford, Colin Holt, Nick Lucas, Andrew Macbean, Caitlin Birley, Ashley Munson, Simon Cruise, Jamie Cartwright, Trevor Cuthbertson, with David Benson and Julian Glover.
Written By: Gareth Parker and Robert Valentine, Edited By: Andrew Swann, Music By : Francesco Quadrarolopolo, Illustration By: Jamie Egerton
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MULTI-AWARD WINNING AUDIO DRAMA SERIES Praise for The Springheel Saga
“Wonderfully confident and full of bravura.”
Dirk Maggs
“Thrilling.”
The Guardian
The Springheel Saga Based on Victorian Urban Legend Springheel’d Jack London, 1837. A terrifying apparition stalks the night! Constable Jonah Smith must avoid a pair of vicious killers in his hunt for the mysterious figure who will come to be known as… Springheel’d Jack! Based on the most unusual of Victorian urban legends, of an attacker in white oilskins who could jump like a flea. Dubbed Springheel Jack, Spring-heeled Jack or Springheel’d Jack in Victorian newspapers, a number of attacks were said to have been the work of this strange and vicious criminal.
The Strange Case of Springheel’d Jack – The Ghost of Clapham Common Starring: Charlie Adams, Andrew MacBean, Christopher Finney, Matt Jure, Lizzie Goodall, Catlin Birley, Jack Bowman Ben Whitehead, Simon Cruise, Colin Holt, Jonathan Hansler, Ceri Gifford and Julian Glover
The Springheel Saga The Springheel Saga is an ambitious production from Wireless Theatre, which spans three series and nine episodes. Starring a full cast of fantastic voice actors including the legendary Julian Glover and Nicholas Parsons, The Springheel Saga won a Silver Ogle award, and attracted great reviews.
WINNER! Silver Ogle Award Best Fantasy Audio Production of the Year 2013!
Written By: Gareth Parker and Robert Valentine, Edited By: Andrew Swann, Music By: Francesco Quadraruopolo
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