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Neil Gaiman's How the Marquis Got His Coat Back
- BBC Radio 4 Full-Cast Dramatisation
- Narrated by: Paterson Joseph, Bernard Cribbins, Samantha Beart, Adrian Lester, Mitch Benn, Don Warrington
- Length: 1 hr
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Summary
Paterson Joseph stars as the Marquis de Carabas in this brand-new BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's spin-off short story, set in the magical world of Neverwhere.
Returning us to London Below, this enchanting tale continues the story of one of the most colourful characters from Neverwhere - the cool, charming, resourceful Marquis de Carabas, who trades in favours and always has a plan....
The Marquis' coat is a thing of wonder and beauty. Sleek, stylish and 'the colour of a wet street at midnight', it has numerous pockets, sumptuous sleeves and the power to transform a young sneak thief into a nobleman. And now it is missing, sold by the Sewer Folk. To reclaim it, the Marquis must venture into one of the most terrifying parts of the subterranean city, encounter an old enemy, face dreadful dangers and - worst of all - accept help from someone very close to home.
Expanded and dramatised for Radio 4 by the award-winning Dirk Maggs (Neverwhere, Good Omens, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) and codirected by Dirk Maggs and Heather Larmour, this spine-tingling production features a star cast including Adrian Lester, Don Warrington and Bernard Cribbins. Contains 15 minutes of additional unbroadcast material. Duration: 60 mins approx.
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- Stina
- 14-11-16
Excellent work, BBC (and Neil Gaiman)
This is a superb dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's short story, and a sequel to Neverwhere. All the performances are well done, and the story is everything I could wish for. Lovely to meet the Marquis again, and to be in London Below.
Perfect for anyone who's read (or even better - listened to) Neverwhere and want more.
Absolutely brilliant!
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- Buggymom
- 21-02-21
Great little follow on
My only complaint is that its not very long. I could listen to the cast for hours. I love Neil Gaiman's imagination and where it takes the listener. Have listened to this recording several times and not bored of it at all.
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- Little Red
- 27-12-16
Enjoyable
Great listen but rather too short for the money!its only an hour long which I didn't notice but and enjoyable short continuing from the original.
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- M Preston
- 19-01-18
Paterson Joseph even better than Harewood
in this story we pick up with one of the best characters from neverwhere the marquis. I liked harewood playing the part but Paterson I think is funnier and more conniving which is what it needs. Shame it's not longer but nice to revisit London below
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- Marsh
- 07-01-20
great story just too short
loved it, really got into it and then it just ended. far too short a book for me
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- Jj
- 28-04-17
Genius
Just as good as the first but far too short. Neil Gaiman knows how to transport you into his books so you actually feel like you are walking beside the main character. You can actually feel and see the noise and sound and smells of the era. Pure genius !!!!
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- Tod Werewolf
- 10-12-16
Short but sweet
another wild adventure with the marquis in the other London of Neil Gaiman's fantastic imagination. a great addition to Neverwere, sadly short but full of the "Real meanings of London place names" .
Neil Gaiman books are always mad and off in a marvellous tangent to world's that are just a blur in the edge of your vision, it's there but you just can't find it with out his help.
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- TrickstersDaughter
- 02-05-17
So very worth the listen!
This is an absolute must for anyone who read or listened to Neverwhere.
It was charming, beautifully narrated, a little too short for my liking because I could spend countless days exploring the London Under and never bore of it.
I've not yet rated anything by Neil Gaiman less than 5 stars and can't see it ever happening. Made a great listen for a family road trip and think everyone should own it
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-11-23
Loved it!
Was fantastic and loved every minute of it. Would recommend 100%!! Great story and well acted.
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- S. Lidwell
- 27-12-16
*grins*
Excellent in all aspects other than its brevity, and lack of siblings. More of London below please.
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