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Brian Jacques' Works (Spoilers) => General Discussion => Topic started by: Matthias720 on August 28, 2011, 06:04:54 PM

Title: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Matthias720 on August 28, 2011, 06:04:54 PM
So the radio special on Brian Jacques' life just finished. I listened to the whole thing, and I have to say, it's a wonderful tribute to his life and legacy. Nothing too in depth, but it does cover a large part of his personal life.

Did anyone else tune in, and what did you think of it?
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Skalrag of Marshank on August 28, 2011, 07:04:20 PM
Oh darn, I wish I could have listened to it. :-\
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Matthias720 on August 28, 2011, 11:27:34 PM
It'll be on again on the 31st.
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: DanielofRedwall on August 29, 2011, 08:44:20 AM
Will they put a link up on the wiki so you can listen to the whole thing without having to listen to it live? If you know what I mean...
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Lutra on August 29, 2011, 12:07:47 PM
I'm not awake the time they broadcast.  :(  Maybe someone will post a transcript or the audio for those that aren't up and about when it goes on air.
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Matthias720 on August 29, 2011, 01:37:46 PM
I'll try to record it on Wednesday. The key word here being "try"; no guarantees.
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Taggerung_of_Redwall on August 29, 2011, 04:06:12 PM
Hehe. I didn't make yesterday's broadcast. Last week I tried to get something together for Wednesday to record it, but let's just say that FAILED. HORRIBLY.
So don't expect one from me.
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Osu on August 29, 2011, 09:55:24 PM
Ohh, here's another hoping desperately for a recording of sorts. =x
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Lily on August 31, 2011, 03:27:51 AM
They're streaming it here  (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00jxlck)for the next five days. I was going to listen to it at work but I got all teary, so I think I'll wait 'till I get home!
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Dawnwing on August 31, 2011, 04:54:33 AM
Aww, I'm starting it right now.  It's really quite something to hear the clips of him, hear his voice again; it's so familiar from the audiobooks, but it's also very different since he's not reading from a book. Thanks for the link!
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: DanielofRedwall on August 31, 2011, 09:55:17 AM
Thanks for that link!
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Lutra on August 31, 2011, 12:13:23 PM
Thanks for the link. :)  I'll get to it when I get home from work.
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Matthias720 on August 31, 2011, 04:15:37 PM
Thanks for the link. :)

For posterity, I'm recording it. If anyone is interested in the MP3 when it's finished, just let me know, and I'll see about uploading it to MediaFire, or someplace like that.
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Osu on August 31, 2011, 06:10:52 PM
Lily, thank you so much for that link! Matthias, I am definitely interested in a download afterwards. :)
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Lily on September 01, 2011, 02:19:59 AM
I also recorded it, but the sound is rather tinny. I tried multiple times and failed to download the audio directly.

I listened to it all last night, and I thought it was a very fitting tribute.  I loved the anecdotes his friends and family had to say about him, it gave a wonderful insight into his life and what he was like as a young man.
Title: Re: The Life of Brian - Radio Special
Post by: Dawnwing on September 01, 2011, 04:26:39 AM
I finished listening earlier.  Wow, was that good.  He must have been an amazing person to know.
My favorite part was when he was answering the kids' questions, the way he interacted with them. ^_^