THE THEATRE ROYALE

Perhaps one of the best genres to which audiobooks lend themselves is old-time radio. Never before released in the United States, THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO series does not disappoint with this latest collection of short dramas from classic authors Somerset Maugham, J.B. Priestley, Laurence Sterne and Joseph Conrad. Performed impeccably by the Theatre Royale and headed by accomplished British actor Sir Ralph Richardson, the re-release of original broadcasts of Britain's "Radio Theatre" program take listeners back to pre-television drama, complete with crackling interference and in-house sound effects. This audio production is a real treat for nostalgia buffs and novices alike. R.A.P. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 00]