Chris England introduces the upcoming serial podcast, The Fun Factory.

The Fun Factory is a historical comedy about the history of comedy in which our hero Arthur Dandoe enters the world of music hall and The Fred Karno Company.

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Chapter 1 – COLLEGE LIFE

Chapter 2 - THE SMOKING CONCERT

In which Arthur, a college porter, has a late night encounter which leads to him setting foot on stage for the first time.

Written and read by Chris England

Produced by Mark Augustyn

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Chapter 3 - OH MR PORTER

Chapter 4 - THE VARSITY B.C.

In which Arthur joins the Cambridge Footlights and gets eaten by a dinosaur.

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Produced by Mark Augustyn

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Chapter 5 - THE HOUSE THAT FRED BUILT

Chapter 6 – A NIGHT IN AN ENGLISH MUSIC HALL

In which Arthur arrives at The Fun Factory and sets foot on the very bottom rung of the show business ladder.

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Produced by Mark Augustyn

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Chapter 7 – THE MAYOR OF MUDCUMDYKE

Chapter 8 – FRED KARNO’S ARMY

In which Arthur meets both a music hall great and quite possibly the love of his life.

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Produced by Mark Augustyn

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Chapter 9 - WONTDETAINIA

Chapter 10 – HIS BIG BREAK

In which Arthur finally sets sail on the Wontdetainia and the audience gets a little more than they bargained for.

Written and read by Chris England

Produced by Mark Augustyn

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In this bonus episode, writer and narrator, Chris England talks to Sunday Brunch and Dear Lovejoy host, Tim Lovejoy. They discuss the books, podcasts and Chris' writing habits. This interview was originally part of the Dear Lovejoy podcast and has been reproduced with kind permission. The full episode and others can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dear-lovejoy/id1196671475

The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here:

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Chapter 11 – JAILBIRDS

In which Arthur finds himself behind bars, both on and off stage.

Written and read by Chris England

Produced by Mark Augustyn

The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here:

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Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com

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