The Sword That Explodes
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Creator: The Sword That Explodes
Comedy, Fantasy Full cast Serial Audio Drama
Synopsis:
Predominantly recorded in actors’ homes (good old lockdown, eh) with some elements recorded at Rubber Factory Studio (good old non-lockdown, eh), The Sword that Explodes follows Clive, a naïve barbarian exiled from his tribe, and his subsequent adventures with new "friends" Lily and Roger as he tries to leave his old ways behind, with results ranging from disastrous to disgusting.
This sitcom stars John Barron (Little Shop of Horrors, Judi Dench Playhouse), Gillian Horgan (The Widows, Reverie) and Steve Kent (Birthday Suite, Crimes of Passions). It also features Holly Gillanders (Double Act), Keif Gwinn (Russian Whispers), Tom Slatter (Robot Overlords), Kevin Watkins and Elise Whyte (Jasper Dragon, BBC Sesh), plus special guest Tom Crowley (Wooden Overcoats, BBC Radio 4 Extra).
Created and written by Olly Allsopp and Nick Briggs. Directed and produced by Keif Gwinn, Nick Briggs and Olly Allsopp. Theme music and post-production by Stefan Inglis. Additional post-production by Keif Gwinn. Special thanks to Josh McLeod at Rubber Factory Studio.
Episodes are released every Sunday at https://www.theswordthatexplodes.com
Contact: info@theswordthatexplodes.com
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Serial
Voices: Cast
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
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Episodes:
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:03:05 +0000
Previous antics come back to haunt our regulars as they are forced to go on a quest led by a hero far too intense for her own good.
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 17:15:04 +0000
Clive dips his gigantic toe into the world of politics in an effort to broaden his horizons beyond large-scale massacring.
Episode 4: Forbidden Love Island
Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:48:00 +0000
A day trip across the sea takes a very unexpected turn for the trio. And when we say unexpected, we mean you would try not to expect it. You wouldn't want to think about it at all.
Episode 3: A Plague on All Your Howlers
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:28:20 +0000
The plague's in town, causing no end of murder and mayhem. On top of which, Clive's fancy new garment makes him the most irritating person ever.
Sun, 30 Jan 2022 17:05:13 +0000
Our three new companions embark on a scam (which only two of them know about) which leads them to cross paths with a legendary figure.
Sun, 23 Jan 2022 16:32:51 +0000
After one logistical faux pas too many, Clive is out on his ear and out in the world, vowing to leave his barbaric ways behind. Who can help him? Alright then, who can exploit him?