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Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. In this episode, set somewhere on Salisbury Plain around 2600BC - 2400BC, a delivery man and the site foreman have a frosty conversation. This very short piece was originally recorded by Prime Theatre, Swindon as part of the 2023 Ten Tiny Plays about Wiltshire (still available on BBC Radio Wiltshire website). The challenge was to write a play around two minutes long! I decided to re-record so there was a version for this podcast. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* Henged was written by J.P. Paradise. Delivery Man is Ian Diddams Site Foreman is John Osborn It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise. Production and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author. If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts. If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music Is The Brandy Of The Damned Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this week's episode, a man gets more than he bargained for. Music Is The Brandy Of The Damned, was written by J.P. Paradise. It was recordedand performed by Steve C. Walters at Elm Grove Studio, Wiltshire. All music, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Revenge (or A Chef Scorned) Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode a chef recounts the goings on during a recent visit by a renowned restaurant critic. Revenge (or A Chef Scorned) was written by J.P. Paradise. It is narrated by Mij S-B Patric Mignon is played by Adam Sturges & Jules Malin is played by Oli Beech It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library. Production and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Quick And The Dead Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode, a holidaymaker gets an unexpected summons to the British Consulate. The Quick And The Dead was written by J.P. Paradise. The British Consul is played by Mike Mahoney Arthur Hudgell is played by Pete Wallis & Lumkin is played by Mij S-B It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library. Additional sound effects, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Midsummer Night's Mash-Up Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* This episode is inspired by and includes quotes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare, and is a contemporary retelling of some elements of the play through modern media. A Midsummer Night's Mash-Up was written by J.P. Paradise The ‘Allo!’ website (Athenian Edition) was read by Jessica Bone BBC Radio Ancient Athens was read by Mij Paradise The Athens Gazette & Herald was read by Adam Sturges The Athenian Telegraph was read by Oli Beech & The Athenian Stage was read by Ian Diddams It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise. All production, music, and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode we learn how the Dodo became a flightless bird by being too up itself. The Fossa & The Dodo, was written by J.P. Paradise. Adam Sturges is the Narrator The Fossa is played by Mij S-B & the Dodo is played by Oli Beech It was inspired by and includes a quote from ‘Fun Lovin’ Criminal’ by the Fun Lovin’ Criminals. It was recorded and mixed at Westbury Road Studio by J.P. Paradise, using sound effects from the BBC Sound Effects Library, with additional farts, belches, production and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode, a pensioner's evening is interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Garden Produce was written by J.P. Paradise.  It is performed by Wendy Withers. It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CATS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST. I have five rescue cats so I am rather fond of the furry little parasites. Please be assured that this is just a story! This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode, a world-weary priest deals with a wayward parishioner. Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned was written by J.P. Paradise.  It is performed by Joshua Hogan It was recorded, mixed and edited at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode, a community worker and a loan shark have a difference of opinion. In A Perfect World was written by J.P. Paradise.  It is performed by Ian Diddams It was recorded at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode, intrigue and chocolate collide with rather messy results. Just Desserts was written by J.P. Paradise.  The narrator Miss Davies is played by Jessica Bone ‘Just Deserts’ customer service assistant is played by Matilda Snook ‘Just Desserts’ contract killer is played by Michael Snook The DCI is played by Alex Brunsdon It was recorded on location and at Westbury Road Studio, Wiltshire, by J.P. Paradise. All mixing and editing completed at LG Studios by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* This episode was inspired by those abandoned shopping lists one finds in supermarket trolleys and baskets. I've Got A Little List was written by J.P. Paradise It was performed and recorded by Steve C. Walters at Elm Grove Studios, Wiltshire. Additional sound effects mixed by J.P. Paradise. Production and editing by Alex Brunsdon LG Studios. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode, a bored housewife seeks new thrills. 2B Or Not 2B was written by J.P. Paradise It is performed by Wendy Withers. The teacher is played by Jackie Brunsdon. It was recorded and mixed at LG Studios. All production and editing by Alex Brunsdon. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, and welcome to The Other Side Of Paradise; a series of short stories and radio plays by J.P. Paradise. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* In this episode, some Irish farm boys set off on an adventure. Lads On Tour was written by J.P. Paradise It is performed by Joshua Hogan. It was recorded and mixed at LG Studios. All production and editing by Alex Brunsdon, who also wrote and performed the backing music. The Other Side of Paradise theme music written and performed by Alex Brunsdon. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2025, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, and welcome to this, the first episode of my new podcast of short stories and radio plays. *Please note that each episode may contain strong language, very dark humour, and themes of an adult nature.* This is a Christmas Special, a reworking of the Dickens favourite 'A Christmas Carol' with a new twist. It is inspired by the BBC series 'Dickensian' and features a liberal sprinkling of Easter Eggs in the form of nods to, and quotes from the many TV series, plays, songs, films, and other sources that have been an influence throughout my life. The script is written by myself, J.P. Paradise Cast: Inspector Bucket is played by Adam Sturges Ebenezer Scrooge by Oli Beech Superintendent Adolphus by Paul Snook. It was recorded, edited, and mixed at Westbury Road Studios, Wiltshire The music is ‘Christmas Morning’ by Beat Mekanik Copyright Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) It can be found at freemusicarchive.org Used under Creative Commons 4.0 International License Details can be found at creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 This episode is a The Other Side Of Paradise production 2026, all copyright held by the author.  If you enjoyed this episode, why not like and subscribe to receive notifications about new episodes, available wherever you get your podcasts.  If you really, really enjoyed it, why not give us a review and share the podcast with your friends, family, and complete strangers. And most of all, thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.