The "Why Radio?" Matter

Several weeks back, veteran actor Terry Molloy​, known for both his roles on Doctor Who and the BBC's ongoing radio drama The Archers, was kind enough to be interviewed for my documentary. Among the topics we discussed was what makes radio so special even in a world where technology enables virtually anything to be visualized on-screen. Anyone who's seen him speak at conventions will not be the least bit surprised at his eloquence on the topic.

The Enduring Art Form Matter

Last month, award-winning playwright Robert Shearman, who's written numerous plays for BBC Radio, sat down for an interview about the art and enduring power of radio drama.

This was a productive weekend, with two interviews recorded. Next up is the not-so-fun part - transcribing them - to clear the way for the fun part - editing the footage.

Meanwhile Across the Pond

While radio drama may be mainly a curiosity within American popular culture, the medium is still active and vibrant in other countries, particularly the UK. Current productions cover a range of genres, as shown by a 2014 BBC radio adaptation of The Martian Chronicles, which was recently released on CD and digitally. My review of this production, whose cast includes Derek Jacobi and Hayley Atwell, can be found at the website www.culturesonar.com.