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Baker's End: Gobbleknoll Hall
- Narrated by: Tom Baker, Katy Manning, Diane Morgan, Susan Jameson, Stephen Critchlow, David Benson
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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Baker's End: Gobbleknoll Hall brings together Tom Baker, former Doctor Who companion Katy Manning, and comedienne Diane Morgan (Philomena Cunk from Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe) for a tale of television ghost hunters, dead glam-rock stars and goblins.
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"Paul Magrs has done it again! This time writing a sequel to the BBC Audio Drama Award nominated Baker's End: The King of Cats that's not only is as good as the first but surpasses it!.... The kooky fun really shines through with the endless wordplay and the shades of the absurd and the macabre. When the cast is having a good time, it really shows through the finished product." ( We Are Cult)
"In truth, there is nothing else out there, and nothing else quite as "out there" as Baker's End. It manages to be hilarious and heart-warming, as well as manic and melancholy too and if you enjoyed The King of Cats, then Gobbleknoll Hall is surely a must have." (5/5, Cultbox)
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- Sasa
- 03-21-20
silly but funny
On a cold raining day it's nice to cozy up with the sound of Tom BAKER voice.
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- John Williams
- 08-10-18
Maybe I'm not British enough for this book?
Performance quality is great, the actors are great, but this audio performance didn't connect with me. I suspect that I'm lacking context that would make it better. You seem to need to already have some thoughts on the real life actor Tom Baker and perhaps understand him how he is understood in the zeitgeist of England. I am just vaguely aware of him as one of the actors who played Dr. Who.
Still there were bits that made me laugh. Unfortunately the vast majority just left me confused. It felt like there was a joke there but the punchline was inaccessible to me.
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- Nigel
- 04-21-17
Bafflegab + Paul Magrs = Pure Joy
Any additional comments?
Bafflegab have produced some of the very best audio dramas (The Scarifyers) and once again they have teamed up with writer Paul Magrs (The Brenda and Effie Mysteries) for Baker’s End.
The story starts when Suzy Goshawk (narrator + played by Katy Manning) travels to Happenstance for Tom Baker’s funeral (played by himself), but not all as it seems.
Some stories are predictable, this is not. It’s bonkers and a highly enjoyable listen.
Episode 01 - King of Cats
Episode 02 - Gobbleknoll Hall
Episode 03 - Tatty Bogle
Only three episodes have been produced so far, but I do hope the saga of Baker’s End continues……..
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- Serrai Arriannai
- 10-04-17
Well, tickle my fanny craddook.. That was unexpected!!! 🐈
The series is a masterpiece!..
Bought the lot after buying the first one, what a shame there’s only three.
Tom Baker is simply the best king of cats on this earth!!
Absolutely, fudge knocking brilliant!!
I SUGGEST THAT YOU ALL GO BY IT RIGHT NOW!
Go on, you know you want to!..
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- Dawn Martin
- 06-09-19
Ghostly doings.
More fun and mayhem, with ghost hunters and a peculiar housekeeper grabbed by the goblins! the King of Cats lords it mightily at the hall, creating some oddly poignant moments, too. Cast are all fantastic, as is the totally in keeping music and effects.
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- Sarah Finnerty
- 03-14-19
Delightful and fudgnutting so many made up words!
Love every spadangaling moment and music enhances the experience delightful. Splendid job all round. Thanks to all involved
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- KK
- 03-09-19
Listen before you buy
I could not get on with this audio book at all. Mainly because of the narration. I tried and had to give up. Intend trying others in the series as I believe these have a different narrator.
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- RylanCavell
- 01-22-18
Glorious Fun
Daft, inventive, fun and you can tell that everyone involved had a great time making this episode. It carries over and is a joy to listen to.