BBC Batman
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This is a collection of the comic based audio dramas from the BBC. These were produced and directed by Dirk Maggs during the 90's.
These are FLAC rips of the long out of print CD's, as I would like the sound quality to be preserved completely. They were made with relatively high production values so the sound stage is important to keep. The FLAC format gives the listener the choice as to what format they would like to convert it to without out loosing another generation due to re-converting the files.
This pack includes:
Superman On Trial
This exclusive special edition of the BBC Radio full-cast drama with never-before-heard scenes features Adam West, Jenette Kahn (President, DC Comics) and Dave Gibbons (Co-creator, "Watchmen"). This long-awaited release features Stuart Milligan as Superman, Shelley Thompson as Lois Lane, William Hootkins as Lex Luthor and Bob Sessions as The Batman and was written to celebrate Superman's 50th birthday. Accused of crimes against humanity, the Last Son of Krypton stands powerless before a court dominated by Lex Luthor - criminal genius turned Prosecutor. Has Superman really corrupted our children? Can he justify his continued interference in world affairs? Do we know the truth about his powers? Can Lois Lane defend '50 years of the Man of Steel'? Packed with spectacular sound effects and a thrilling orchestral score, mixed in cinematic Dolby Surround, this specially-extended and unedited recording can now be heard as writer/producer Dirk Maggs originally intended, remastered and with a new background sleeve note. Guest appearances include Adam West (TV's Batman), Jenette Kahn (President, DC Comics) and Dave Gibbons (DC Comics artist/Co-creator, "Watchmen").
The Adventures Of Superman
A supersonic passenger aircraft on its maiden flight collides with a private plane over a packed Metropolis airport - and is saved from destruction by a mysterious flying man...From Superman's very first deed of daring to his battle of wits with evil business tycoon Lex Luthor, "The Adventures of Superman" tells the story of the Man of Steel from the beginning - of his love affair with Lois Lane, his friendship with Jimmy Olsen, and his battles with adversaries including Luthor, the Bizarro Superman and Metallo, the cyborg with a kryptonite heart! Based on the original "DC Comics", these stories feature a full star cast, with spectacular sound effects and a thrilling, specially composed orchestral score. The writer and producer is Dirk Maggs, the man behind "Superman - Doomsday & Beyond", "Batman - Knightfall", and the three recent series of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy".
Superman: Doomsday And Beyond
Released on CD for the first time, this thrilling full-cast original radio drama is based on the long-running comic strip. Whilst Daily Planet lovebirds Clark Kent and Lois Lane finally get engaged, the villainous Lex Luthor dies in a plane crash. Metropolis is thriving with prosperity and happiness under Superman's care - or so it seems...Produced by Dirk Maggs, who directed the recent new episodes of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", this production is hugely acclaimed by fans. A brand new "Superman" film arrives at all cinemas in June 2006.
Batman: The Lazarus Syndrome
Michael Gough, Garrick Hagon and Bob Sessions star in this thrilling radio drama featuring the Batman! The Batman is dead. Police Commissioner Gordon has received a recording by the Batman that reveals his real identity. But who is the occupant of Wayne Manor? It soon becomes a desperate journey into the background of Gotham City's famous vigilante to find out who killed the Dark Knight.
Batman: Knightfall
In this thrilling radio drama, Batman has been crippled by his fiercest foe ever: Bane, a villain of superhuman strength, cunning and evil. '...Dirk Maggs, who wrote and produced, threw everything into the pot and stirred vigorously. The result was richly textured, highly flavoursome, original and wonderfully energetic ...' "Daily Telegraph." Gotham City is reeling from the shocking news that Batman is confined to a wheelchair. Who will now protect the innocent from the dangerous inmates of Arkham Asylum, whom Bane has released? A new hero - Azrael - takes up the mantle of the Bat. But Azrael is a more brutal Batman than Bruce Wayne, and far more eager to punish the guilty than to protect the innocent. Will he destroy Gotham City in order to save it? On CD for the first time, this fantastic full-cast adventure stars Bob Sessions, Michael Gough, Peter Marinker and Kerry Shale, and it comes from the renowned producer Dirk Maggs, of "Superman" and The Hitchhiker's "Guide to the Galaxy" radio fame. This stunning audio production was first aired on BBC Radio 1, and its cliffhanging,all-action adventure can now be heard uninterrupted and remastered - complete with dazzling sound effects and specially composed orchestral music. This CD edition also includes a bonus out-takes reel, never heard before.
Judge Dredd: The Day The Law Died
JUDGE DREDD the ORIGINAL adventures. Series One THE DAY THE LAW DIED
The incredible audio experience as head on BBC Radio 1
JUDGE DREDD the ORIGINAL adventures
2099 in Mega-City One... 800 Million People - Every One A Political Criminal...
Roving, Armed Judges Keep The Peace. They Arrest, Sentence, And If Necessary - Execute...
Drawn directly from 2000 AD, the cult weekly magazine published by Fleetway Editions Limited, the original exploits of JUDGE DREDD as created by JOHN WAGNER, and CARLOS EZQUERRA come to life as never before in this thrilling Audio Movie featuring a full musical score, a stunning cast and outrageous special effects - all in cinematic DOLBY SURROUND(TM)!
Judge Dredd: The Apocalypse War
BBC Radio 1 Production - broadcast on the Drive Time show.
2099 in Mega-City One. 800 million people - every one a potential criminal. Roving, armed judges keep the peace. They arrest, sentence and if necessary - execute!
Judge Dredd The Apocalypse War
Mega-City One is seething as tensions spill over in an out-break of Block Mania! But all is not as it seems - the sinister forces of East-Meg One are at work - and the Sov-Judges will stop at nothing to enslave millions. A single man stands between Mega-City One and chaos: Judge Dredd!
Drawn directly from 2000 AD, the cult weekly magazine published by Fleetway Editions Limited, the original exploits of Judge Dredd as created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra come. With Gary Martin as Judge Dredd, Lorelei King as Judge Hershey/Maria, Michael Roberts as Supreme Judge Bulgarin/Walter, William Dufris as War Marshall Kazan, William Roberts as Sov-Judge Izaaks. Dramatised by Paul Powell from the "Block Mania" & "Apocalypse War" stories by John Wagner & Alan Grant. Original music composed & performed by Wilfredo Acosta. Technical realisation by Wilfredo Acosta, Ian Harker, Paul Arnold & Anita Wilcox. Production Co-ordinators Maureen Trotman and Julie Drummond.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Mixed in Dolby Surround by Paul Deeley at The Soundhouse Ltd.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Peter Parker is bitten by a radio-active spider during a college experiment, and finds he has acquired the proportional strength and agility of a spider. Will he learn that with enormous power comes enormous responsibility? This Version also includes the MC SPY-D (Brian May from Queen) music that was released when the series was originally broadcast.
An American Werewolf In London
Updating and expanding the story told in the 1981 film of the same name, this drama features the stars of the film in their original roles. Two American backpackers suffer a frenzied attack on the Yorkshire moors. One survives, and he soon discovers that the assailant was more animal than human.
This version of An American Werewolf In London concludes the audio drama's that were broadcast on Radio 1. Playing on the Late Night slot rather than the Drive Time slot for the others.
First broadcast on BBC Radio1 in 1997. 2 x 55 minutes. .FLAC
Cast;
Alex Price - Jenny Agutter
George Hacket - Brian Glover
The Kid - Mark Lowin
Seageant McManus - Mervyn Stutter
Inspector Villiers - David Bannerman
Larry Talbot - Michael Roberts
Nurse Gallagher - Eve Karpf
Jack Goodman - William Dufris
David Kessler - Eric Meyers
Doctor Hirsch - John Woodvine
Independence Day UK
This is the 1996 BBC Radio 1 production of Independence Day UK by Dirk Maggs. This was broadcast alongside the film release in the UK, riffing on the Orson Wells approach to War Of The Worlds. It was recorded from the official PolyGram cassette release in 1996. The production uses Dirk Maggs trademark approach to cinematic audio design.
It may seem odd making a FLAC for the Cassette release but this is more for archival purposes. Unfortunately this was the only BBC Radio 1 Release that was not put on CD (don't get me started on the Radio 4 broadcast of the Gemini Apes...). It does capture the stereo imaging quite well though. Just deal with the slight tape hiss, as we all had to back then...
The released cassette version differs in one minor way from the original broadcast, as Mark Goodier does not introduce the "Gusto" music track. It has been substituted for a royalty free track instead. This is relatively inconsequential as the track in either version only plays for a few seconds.
Here is the link to the Wiki page for more information.
Cast
Nicky Campbell - Himself
Patrick Moore - Himself
Mark Goodier - Himself
Toyah Willcox - Flight Lieutenant Becky Johnson
Simon Treves - Wing Commander John Reginald
Colin Baker - Group Captain Phil Johnson
Peter Serafinowicz - Flight Lieutenant Max Brett
Toby Longworth - Flight Lieutenant Chris Thomson
Mark Courtney - Sentry Tactical Director
William Hootkins - Orson Welles
Dannii Minogue - Special alien effect
Crew
Produced, written and directed - Dirk Maggs
Original music - Mark Russell
Movie music - David Arnold
An Audio Movies Limited / 20th Century Fox Production for BBC Radio 1
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The Gemini Apes
This was a Christmas Day broadcast special. This version is unique as it is the only stereo copy of it i could find (and the only thing here that was not recorded by me). It was only played once and has not been repeated. The version you can find online in other places is a a mono copy. This does not capture the intended stereo effects that Dirk Maggs likes to use. This is a much lower bitrate than I would like... If you can find a better version please let me know and upload it to the archive!
By Dirk Maggs. Radio 4's Christmas
Day audio movie, starring Christopher Lee as Drake. Two lab chimps return to Earth after 40 years marooned in orbit, possessing exceptional intelligence, exceptional compassion and the key to saving a child's life.
Music Matthew Strachan. Director Dirk Maggs
Contributors
Unknown:Dirk Maggs.
Unknown:Christopher Lee
Music:Matthew Strachan.
Director:Dirk Maggs
JOJO:Gary Martin
Maisie:Lorelei King
Ricky:Alan Marriott
Rusty:Garrick Hagon
Mollie:Liza Ross
Kate:Katherine Shannon
Molson:Rupert Degas
Walker:Nic Colicos
Mike:Simon Treves
- The Day The Law Died CD1 (88.4Mb)
- American Werewolf - Part 1 (76.8Mb)
- Batman - The Lazarus Syndrome (63.5Mb)
- Superman On Trial (86.8Mb)
- The Amazing Spider-Man CD1 (100Mb)
- The Day The Law Died CD2 (92.7Mb)
- American Werewolf - Part 2 (76.3Mb)
- Knightfall CD1 (83.1Mb)
- Adventures of Superman CD1 (99.2Mb)
- The Amazing Spider-Man CD2 (104.8Mb)
- The Apocalypse War CD1 (80.9Mb)
- Knightfall CD2 (88.2Mb)
- Adventures of Superman CD2 (99.2Mb)
- MC Spy-D + "Friends" – The Amazing Spider-Man (Mastermix) (5.6Mb)
- The Apocalypse War CD2 (93.8Mb)
- Knightfall CD3 (107Mb)
- Doomsday and Beyond CD1 (115.2Mb)
- American Werewolf - Part 1 (76.8Mb)
- Doomsday and Beyond CD2 (113.4Mb)
- American Werewolf - Part 2 (76.3Mb)
- Batman - The Lazarus Syndrome (63.5Mb)
- Knightfall CD1 (83.1Mb)
- Knightfall CD2 (88.2Mb)
- Knightfall CD3 (107Mb)
- Superman On Trial (86.8Mb)
- Adventures of Superman CD1 (99.2Mb)
- Gemini Apes, The [Stereo] (40.7Mb)
- Independence Day UK Cassette Release (82Mb)
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