The Fun Factory

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. 

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 EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com

Chapter 3 - OH MR PORTERChapter 4 - THE VARSITY B.C.In which Arthur joins the Cambridge Footlights and gets eaten by a dinosaur. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com

Chapter 5 - THE HOUSE THAT FRED BUILT Chapter 6 – A NIGHT IN AN ENGLISH MUSIC HALLIn which Arthur arrives at The Fun Factory and sets foot on the very bottom rung of the show business ladder. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com

Chapter 7 – THE MAYOR OF MUDCUMDYKEChapter 8 – FRED KARNO’S ARMY In which Arthur meets both a music hall great and quite possibly the love of his life. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com

Chapter 9 - WONTDETAINIAChapter 10 – HIS BIG BREAKIn which Arthur finally sets sail on the Wontdetainia and the audience gets a little more than they bargained for. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com

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/id1196671475The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com

Chapter 11 – JAILBIRDS In which Arthur finds himself behind bars, both on and off stage. Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com

Chapter 12 – IT’S A MARVEL ‘OW ‘E DOOS IT BUT ‘E DOChapter 13 – THE NEW WOMAN’S CLUBIn which Arthur takes a stroll and tea with his wife… Written and read by Chris EnglandProduced by Mark Augustyn The Fun Factory (and its sequels) are available here: https://amzn.to/2N0Rn86Please feel free to contact us here - thefunfactorypodcast@gmail.com